Arlington High School - Accolade Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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Mathematics is becoming more important in everyday life. With this in mind, pupils take advantage of the various courses offered at Arlington, General math or alegbra are the basic courses which fresh- men elect. Sophomores add geometry to their curriculum and juniors add Algebra III and IV to their courses of study as they advance toward seniority. Trigonometry, calculus, and solid geometry are the ad- vanced courses offered to students who are planning to major in mathematics. Miss Helen Pearson, Head of the Mathematics Department. has written many textbooks which are used as a basis for arithmetic courses throughout the state. By learning the methods of study in the math courses, students are better prepared to meet the challenges which af- front them in other courses. Mathematics is essential in today's fast-moving world since all jobs require a basic understanding in math. A major in mathematics is one of the requirements for an Academic diploma in all Indianapolis high schools. vm Sophomore Mary Allen works hard on an algebra test Most students will take two years of algebra and one year of geometry as a minimum ol their math studies Mathematicians Learn New Techniques b Using Old Tools Proving one of the many theorems in Geometry l and ll causes Chris Parker to stop and ta c a closer look at the puzzling figure

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KP' ... .,f 'K +4 Haig, is Q id . Tv 25.5. W WM-sfwwfwwm 9- ,ffm . ll , .. . E., 3 -. . 5- 55.4, ' ,ff 'Jaffa ,SA fi 4 My 'r W Lk W ,. .... 'W junior Melinda Montgomery learns the intricacies of Gregg Short- lxtren Connor starts with the fundamentals of typing in hopes of hand as she practices building up her speed and accuracy for future use. the outlines that compose the Gregg Shorthand theory. Both boys and girls find this course an essential in school. New Business Courses Prepare Students for Vocations Upon graduation, Arlington business education majors will find themselves prepared to perform as stenographers, secretaries, and bookkeepers. Courses such as typing, short- hand, bookkeeping, and office practice are offered to better train today's young people as tomorrow's business leaders. Students in shorthand and transcription classes continually strive for speed and ac- curacy. Taking dictation at high speeds and transcribing shorthand notes accurately will frequently result in students winning Gregg certificates and pins. Too, a student may acquire the National Office Management Association, N.O.M.A., certificate by spelling correctly a list of 100 of the most difficult words in the English language. Arlingtonites in secretarial and clerical practice courses learn to operate ditto, mimeo- graph, and other office machines. Meanwhile, general business, business law, book- keeping, and salesmanship students learn the basic skills needed to prepare them for commercial jobs. Besides this, shorthand and typing come in handy for taking notes and doing homework assignments. Business pupils enjoy excellent facilities and well qualified teachers as they learn business skills.

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n Ever-Increasing Science Emphasis Encourages Pat Irwin carefully checks her timer as she proves one of the many principles she learns in her physics class. The Course requires 21 good math background.