Billings West High School - Westward Yearbook (Billings, MT)

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Gym Classes Provide Physical Outlet During Days of Mental Activity Because the modern high school student devotes so much of his time to homework and essentially non-physical school activities, P.E. has become increasingly important. In P.E. classes the student learns how to maintain good health and fitness. The classes meet .three days a week. Health classes are held during one of these days. The other two days are set aside for such activities as volleyball, speedball, physical fitness tests, field hockey, basketball, tumbling, softball, and track. During these days the student also learns the rules and funda- mentals of each sport. 29 The parallel bars provide an opportunity for Dean Holberg to condition and strengthen arm muscles.

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Girls in gym classes increase agility during the fall playing speedball. These pages sponsored by F. W. WOOLWORTH STORES 105 North Broadway Buttrey's Shopping Center

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Math Offers Challenges to MATH TEACHERS: Mr. Alan Nicholson, Mr. Robert Reed, Miss Bernice Brush, Mr. Richard Fox, Mr. James Stratton, Mr. Larry Newell, and Mr. Ed Reichert. The math curriculum at West High is progressive and up-to-date. BWHS, for in- stance, has completed the change to mod- ern” math. This new system emphasizes the why”, not the how” of mathematical workings. Gifted students are given added opportunities through honors classes. Two math credits are required for graduation so sophomores either take geometry or general math. Many students go on to intermediate or advanced algebra and trigonometry. Ac- celerated seniors may take college math, which is a study of calculus. Advanced algebra and problems requires thought from Pat Adams, Debbie Dickson, and David Day.