Wright School for Girls - Wrightorian Yearbook (Mobile, AL)

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i qv, I awvq n. M2255 A . Math Solving equations on the board with the help of Mrs. Murphy gives first year algebra students a clear picture of algebraic procedure. l 2 A up '11-, --V4 'K t.' 1 f K i i M i L 4 . - 9 W ,. .... I Q.. f ' . , M ' ' ' 'Mime 'K xiii, ' lr , ' . .Zi i'r .':' f ,,1-' A r'-- , ' ' 5' 'f rli f tt.- g , .,.,,,1v.1 -'-. ,P r:,1- , 2 :r, s' Numark' :-: f ' '-'.:': ' V t ': 1 7 5 - I 44 ' V- -- i t 1.- 3 , we ' -A '-,i ' QPF' -- ett f I i 33 , Trigonometry student Marcia Zydiak points out a practical application lnstructed by Mrs. Moore, second year algebra stu- Of the slide rule to Anriise Waterman and Ann Rogers. dents learn to apply the Pythagorean Theorem to 24 word problems.

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Af Q-pw M t-1 'gg - ,j:5w:,'a- as r gina ,-sag., : K s A peek into Miss Gholston's room reveals a group interested in general science. s Alliance Science is alliance! It unites faculty as well as students. Our Science Department heads - Miss Gholston, Mrs. Butler, Mr. O'Brien, and Mr. Staub -instruct in general science, biology, chemistry, physics, as well as wage wars, and sign treaties-all to conduct a lively, attentive class. Some retrogress with, Now girls, when I . . Others pose a non- chalant, l'm not to spoon-feed you girlsg you either get it or . . Wfhile another may give up and join the fun when the class serenades him with Christmas Carols, , Q Squeemish girls dissecting innocent animals liven up, not only the biology room, but also the surrounding ones, Besides the alarm of squeals, ma- lodorous experiments in chemistry may result in upturned noses of neighboring students. Or a few carelessly spilled drops of dilute acid on the lab counter will immediately call in the administration and other faculty to protect valuable school proper- ty. All these entertaining experiences point out why the science club is active. Annise Waterrnan presiding and Mr. Staub advising, we have undet- taken a number of informative projects: weather moviesg a trip to Scott Paper Company, a speaker, Marvin Uphaus, who discussed principal parts of an automobileg the science fair, and the Alabama Junior Academy of Science Convention. Yes, Wfright scientists have united-making a forward move for out growing school, and proving that Science is Alliancefy Spring Hill College chemistry major, Wheelt-r Blakeny, is as- sisted by Peggy Smith and Annise Xwaterman in setting up an experiment in organic chemistry. ,-ww x ,MW Engineer and teacher Walter Staub explains to Wright s first physics class the part that heat plays inichanging water into steam. 23

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43... Mrs. Murphy's enthusiasm causes even a fifth period geometry class to be interesting. Is Beauty The world of mathematics has infinite scope and appeal because the Greatest Mathematician cre- ated it in strength, beauty, and perfection, to be al- ways of use to man. These words of Mrs. S. S. Murphy our mathematics instructor, reflect the feel- ings of all who have earnestly studied this exact science. In the beginning geometry studies, Mrs. Murphy points out to us the angles of tree limbs and roots, the prisms and cubes of crystals, and the sun and moon. All of these were created by God with infinite care and precision for us to use, from measuring ingredients for biscuits in the kitchen to sending rockets into space. Wfe also learn that mathematics is a mirror of civilization. From the Pythagorean theorem to Ein- stein's formula EIMC2, we are aware of the history as well as the fundamentals. As we progress in our studies of numbers and their applications, we are also impressed with the constant presence of some- thing infinite in every problem. Through mathe- matics, clear results of right and wrong can be achieved, which give us a sense of fulfillment, not to be found in many other studies. ln solid geometry class Dorothy Rogers points out the cylindc-r's element as Mrs. Murphy explains its similarity to the edge of a rectangular solid, while Brenda Moore and 'Ioan Burney await their turn at perspective construction.