Buchser High School - Kodiak Yearbook (Santa Clara, CA)

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The vital importance of the mathematical and scientific work of Albert Einstein has been universally acknowledged. Solving life's problems mathematicall Sine, cosine, and Tangent curves whirl around Buchser's C-wing, The home of the Math Department. Here, students have several phases of mathematics available To them: introduction to algebra, mathematics fundamentals, Algebra I, geometry, Al- gebra ll, Trigonometry, and solid geometry with a preview of calculus. Through math, The student develops his ability To reason. Each new Theorem has hidden logic which The true mathematician must learn To discern. The once fuzzy concept becomes a sharp reality in The minds of advanced students-but only Through disciplined Thinking. Mr. Filice demonstrates The versatility of the slide rule as a product of progressive evolution over the old-time abacus held by Tom Johnson. Tim Loomis lleftl and Alan King look on. 64

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through English classes in the B-wing 0 Q Q I ,. Rising above the debris of his smothered desk, Mr, Penick elaborates on his complaint against disorganization. Judi Wilkinson, Chris l-lileman, Bunny Larko, Careen Simpson, and Linda Ellis smile in agreement. The student of English finds himself confronted with a new world of adventure as he dis- covers for the first time the impact of literature, the gentle persuasiveness of poetry, and the intricate design of the English language. Underclassmen receive a generous smattering of all facets of English, while iuniors and seniors concentrate on American and English literature, respectively. Regardless of grade level, the student's creativity is greatly encouraged. Bi-monthly and annual publications provide the future journalist with valuable experience in the arts of organi- zation and self-expression. EARLE HALE JUDITH JOHNSON RUTH KOHLS JOE KORNDER PATRlCK PE U. of Calif., BA. U. of Kansas City, BA. U. of Alabama, MA. U. of Calif, BA, San Jose St English l, ll English ll English Il, lll English II, lll English IV World History NICK ate, BA

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in the C-win . . e Visual aids are found to be an essential in abstract geometry. Here, Doreen Susani and Steve Kahle examine a solid cone. RONALD HAGELIN San Jose State, B.A. Solid and Plane Geometries Algebra I Solid geometry students George Brown and Casey Convertino explain a homework problem which they had struggled through. BEN BIRKEL FRANK CAMERON DOUGLAS EDWARDS Sacramento State, B.A. Atlantic Union College, B.A. San Jose State, BA, English I, Math Review Algebra I Plane Geometry Intro. to Algebra Plane Geometry Algebra I, ll JAMES FILICE VOYLE MCFARLAND JAMES REED San .lose State, B.A. San Jose State, B.A. San Jose State, B.A. Algebra II Intro. to Algebra Algebra I Intro, to Algebra Physics General Science 65