Chapel Hill High School - Hill Life Yearbook (Chapel Hill, NC)

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Mrs. Emma K. Sommerfeld Math IV, V, Junior Class Advisor Mrs. Dorothy J. Edwards Geometry, Student Council Advisor Mrs. Carolyn Horn Geometry, Algebra II, F. T. A. Advisor Mrs. Sally McConnell Algebra I, II Mathematics Points Way to the Future Mathematics is a universal method of communica¬ tion. Chapel Hill Senior High School offers a wide vari¬ ety of courses including Algebra I and II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Elementary Functions, and Matrix Alge¬ bra. Business Math educates the student in the practical application of his studies. Instruction as well as self- investigation through projects opens a new world to the students. The math program at CHSHS is now almost entirely based on the SMSG system. SMSG is a modern math that teaches background of various theorems and postulates instead of allowing complete memorization. In following the math program, pupils start with Algebra I and II, learning the fundamentals of algebra by systems and operations of the numbers. Geometry teaches a method of systematic proofs through a know¬ ledge of sets and theorems. Following is Math IV, which is divided into sections on Analytic Geometry, Trigo¬ nometry, Statistics, Calculus, and Probability. Math V concludes the program with one semester of functions and the other on Matrix Algebra. The versatility of math in today ' s world is shown through these courses. Mrs. Horn explains an algebraic theorem to her Algebra II class. Math V students receive papers from Mrs. Sommer¬ feld. Mrs. McConnell explains a difficult problem to Gail Basnight. 25

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Science Encourages Student Use of Laboratories Mr. William Futrell Chemistry, Science Club Advisor Mrs. Mary Lou Wheeler Biology, Student Faculty Review Board, Science Club Advisor, Sophomore Class Advisor The study of the sciences leads to an understanding of natural laws and phenomena, both biological and physical. This study, in turn, enables the individual to solve the physical, social, and personal problems that he will face throughout life. In biology, students are acquainted with Sam, the skele¬ ton, in order to learn the functions of the human body as well as those of other animals. Chromosomes, organisms, and cells, along with the study habits and mannerisms of the frog, the fish, and the crayfish, present an evidence of life ' s miracles. Chemistry goes even further in the field of biology and explores the chemical make up of substances. Included in this course are the following: organic chemistry, electricity, acids, bases, and salts, and other aspects of chemical life. Spending many class periods in the lab, the students learn to apply facts through experimentation. Physics, another lab course, is a study of properties, changes, and the interaction of matter and energy. Students encounter a course involving algebra, geometry, and trigo¬ nometry, as well as the natural laws of science. General Science is a brief survey of all the above concepts. A new course this year is Health Occupations. This em¬ phasizes occupations, techniques, and equipment used in hospitals and other areas. Betty Saunders observes as Mr. Futrell illustrates one of the basic principles of chemistry. Mr. Earl Harper Biology, Student Faculty Review Board, Health Careers Club Advisor Mr. John Wyatt Physics, Senior Science, Swim Team Advisor 24

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Students View World Problems With the ultimate goal of giving the student a better understanding of the world today, the Social Studies Department at CHSHS correlates economics, sociology, and the political sciences. World Geography introduces the student to each country, giving first the geographic and then the political and cultural side. World History then explores the development of man from the begin¬ ning of time to the present day. Miss Helen Wilkin and Miss Eloise Baynes strive to coordinate the World History material with that of World Literature. In order to familiarize each student with his own country, U. S. History is required in the junior year. This course enables the student to follow the past and present of his own heritage and to understand the trends of his¬ torical events. In the economics-sociology course, economics is taught the first semester whereas sociology is the concern of the second semester. Economics has a great influence on practically every aspect of life, and the main purpose of the course is to train the students to think analytically. Sociology introduces the students to social problems, such as juvenile delinquency, poverty, and alcoholism. Visiting lecturers, and outside research supplement the course work. Mr. Robert R. Hart United States History, Track and Cross Country Coach Mrs. Peggy S. Bryan Economics-Sociology, World Geography, Hillife Advisor Miss Helen D. Wilkin World History, United States History, Current Events Club, National Honor Society Advisor 26 Mrs. Bryan explains a point in World Geography to Martha Mullen after class.