Calumet High School - Chieftain Yearbook (Gary, IN)

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ARE IMPORTANT The importance of mathematics in our lives today cannot be over-emphasized. Because all progress depends on math, a full four year course is recommended to the students. Algebra is the beginning of specialization in mathematics. It is a technique which de- velops knowledge and skill in working with literal numbers and symbols. Geometry, a different form of math, de- velops a sense of reasoning through the use of two dimensional figures. It is one of the most valuable courses in the progress of mathematics. Trigonometry, the study of indirect measure- ment, is an accumulation of the other forms of math. Bob Fidler and Ronald Fleming watch Tom Hickel as he explains a trigonometry problem. Raymond Kirk Mr. Raymond Kirk aids Richard Frye and Mary Lasser in the construction of an angle. Mr. Jack Benson gives aid to one of his students in solving an algebra problem. Jim Swinson demonstrates to McKinley Young and Paul Bittke how to construct a spherical triangle. Jack Benson Robert Smead thirteen

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MATH AND SCIENCE Physics experiments sometimes prove to be very interesting as this one on light seems to be. Calumet has an adequate Science Depart- ment which is important for turning out future scientists. Biology, the study of plants and animals, is offered in the first year. Those who want to acquire more knowledge of science can do so by taking chemistry. Here an emphasis is placed on a basic understanding of chemical science. Physics, the study of matter and energy, is available to the more ambitious students. This curriculum of science courses is complete enough to give the students a sufficient know- ledge of the subject. Mr. Ray Skamay looks on as Marsha Wrobleuski watches some tiny microbes through the microscope. Waiting her turn is Janette Ralph, another student. Charles Walter Ray Richard Cole Murzyn Skamay Trcka twelve

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Looking over some art work with Miss Joan Johnson is Jim Conley, one of her art students. Miss Joan Johnson is showing one of her students, Irene Golden, how to produce depth in pictures. The Art Department offers training in such fields as drawing, clay modeling, painting, chalk drawing, and furnishing and landscaping homes. Each year the art classes plan an art ex- hibit which is held at the Music Festival. A commercial art contest, sponsored by H. Gor- don and Sons, is also held each year. The win- ner of this contest receives a $25 savings bond. Joan Johnson THE ARTS PROVIDE Looking at some of the coming events on the bulletin board with Mr. Thomas Clark are Don Kuiper, Mar- garet Zaharie, and Sis Dominick. Victor Thomas Barbieri Clark fourteen The Music Department, under the direction of Mr. Thomas Clark, choral director, and Mr. Victor Barbieri, band director, has gained much recognition this year. Both sections of the Music Department have undergone changes in their policies this year. Officers were elected to take care of business, and new choral groups were organi- zed in an effort to expand the Music Depart- ment. Some of the members of the band are having a prac- tice session before class.