Calumet High School - Chieftain Yearbook (Gary, IN)

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Steve Groninga explains how a graph is formed from algebric equations as Jewell Gambill listens attentively. Math is to some people a myth ; to others it is a very lively, interesting subject. In the first year of high school, math is a required subject. A choice of either algebra or general math is offered. Much of the work in general math deals with solving practical story problems. Students in algebra learn to solve literal number, symbol, and equation problems. For those students wanting to major in math, the following courses are offered: plane geo- metry, which deals with the reasoning out of two-dimensional figure problems; advanced al- gebra, which covers a brief review of algebra I and such things as square roots and quadratic equations; solid geometry, which deals with the reasoning out of three-dimensional figure prob- lems; and trigonometry, which is very helpful to those going into the fields of astronomy, sur- veying, and engineering. Students know by searching for Working diligently with her compasses, Macie Klutts tries to fit triangle ABC into a circle.

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music and art broaden their interests Taking good care of your own instrument is a mark of a good musician. Linda Vaupel and David Van Vleck, band students, polish their instruments. Art is a practical application of skill and is a two-credit subject made up of four courses. Art I is composed of the elements and principles of art including the physiology of color. Plaster carving, sculpture work, and linoleum block printing are included in art II. Advanced crafts, or art III, deals with the interior decoration of homes. Special problems in drawing, painting, and advanced crafts are dealt with in art IV. Appreciation and understanding of music are two purposes of the music department, which is under the direc- tion of Mr. Thomas Clark, choral director; and Mr. Victor Barbieri, band director. Art is said to be a form of human activity appealing to the imagination. Harry Hall has used his own imagination and is putting the final touch on his art project.

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At the first glance one might think this is a Greek or Chinese problem, but it ' s really a solid geometry pro- blem. Although it seems Greek to a person who is unfamiliar with the course. Dale Appleton explains it to the class with all surety of the solution. u ni y » 1 3 hours they will find perfection In advanced math demon- strations prove to be most useful. Ed Hartsell, trig student, uses a sphere in explaining his plan to solve the problem. 27