Tuscaloosa High School - Black Warrior Yearbook (Tuscaloosa, AL)

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Understanding Science Is the Nation's Future With the space age upon us, there is a greater demand for scientists than ever before. For students who are interested in scientific careers, T.H.S. offers four founda- tion courses. General science gives a basic foundation for biology, physics and chemistry, Advanced general science, which is a more advanced study plus atomic energy, is offered to the upperclassmen. Such vvords as stimulus, nucleus, cell, and notochord are all part of the everyday language of biology students. Physics students readily speak of Archimede's principle, Pascal's principle, behavior of molecules, and density of substances. The future chemist studies the elements and their properties. Our nation's future is hinged upon these basic studies. MRS. VIETTA BEAL, Southwestern University, B.S., Biology, Sponsor of Science Club-MRS. FRANCES LYONS, Uni- versity of Alabama, B.S., Biology, Sponsor of Science Club-MRS. ELIZABETH MARTIN, University of Alabama, B.S., M.A., Biology, Advanced Science, Sponsor of Science Club-MRS. ELLA PEIRCE, Davis and Elkins College, B.S., Chemistry, Biology, Sponsor of Science Club - MRS. CHARLOTTE SELLERS, University of Alabama, B.S., Phys- ics, Biology, Sponsor of Science Club. MRS. SELLERS WATCHES the clock while Physics students 'take c retinal fatigue test. Notice the curious expressions on their faces. Y I DISTILLING IS ONLY ONE of the experiments that take place in Paul Rose, Ed Pickett, and Hank Herrod's class.

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JIMMY COBBLE PLOTS the graph of a trigonometric function, one of many mathematical skills learned by the trigonometry students. Mathematical Minds Build New Frontiers MRS. FRANCES FOSTER, I-luntingdon College, A.B., Uni- versity of Alabama, M.A., Algebra4MISS RUBYE GULLEY, University of Alabama, B.S., lvl.A., Plane Geometry, Spon- sor of B.W. Business Staff-MRS. KATHARINE HODGIN, Meredith College, A.B., University of Alabama, M.A., Algebra-MISS HENRIETTE KENDRICK, University of Ala- bama, B.S., Plane Geometry-MRS. MARION SMITH, Wil- son College, A.B., Algebra, Senior Mathematics, Sponsor of lvlu Alpha Theta-MRS. CLARA WILLIAMS, Alabama College, B.S., University of Alabama, lvl.A., Algebra. Math is more than the tool of the scientist. The study of mathematics-of definitions built, one on top of the other, from a group of undefined terms, of formulas de- rived by reasoning from definitions and other formulas, of proofs logically constructed from definitions, formulas, and theorems already proved-is most valuable, as a tool for thought for ct person vvho will never see the inside of a laboratory. The mathematics department not only prepares students for the walks of life that require a knowledge of math but also for occupations requiring keen logic, accuracy, and careful work. As the world in which we live becomes more complicated, the study of mathematics becomes more valuable. WITH MRS. SMITH'S help, Jerry Humphries, a trig student, learns to use a slide rule.

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GC 99 Students Employ Theory, Practice Makes Perfect MRS. SARAH BLAKENEY, University of Alabama, B.S., MA., Shorthand, Typing-MRS. MARGARETTE HOLMES, Judson College, B.S., Business Law, Bookkeeping-MRS. KATHERINE PICKETT, Georgia State College for Women, B.S., Business Law, Typing-MRS. JUARINE VAN TASSEL, University of Alabama, B.S., M.A., Typing, Sponsor of Future Teachers of America-MRS. NELL WATSON, Uni- versity ot Alabama, B.S., M.A,, General Business. SPEED TESTS in typing class are trying, yet with each comma or period, these students become more proficient. Business minded students are trained in T.H.S.'s com- mercial department for futures in business, business administration and for secretarial positions. As you walk down the hall of the commercial depart- l301 ment, all you can hear is the clattering of typewriters. The ability to type well is valuable to students in college as well as to people in the business world. Through business courses students are introduced to terms and methods used in the field of commerce. TAKING DICTATION IS an important phase of a shorthand course. Students are drilling to improve speed and accuracy. HT Y.. W .W?,,,,ee 4 +