Civic Memorial High School - Spectator Yearbook (Bethalto, IL)

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Our Mathematics Department A new course was introduced this year at CMHS for potential math majors. It follows a logical pattern of gaining all three dimensions of geometric figures in a single course rather than only the two dimensions that meet minimum college entry. The MATH DEPARTMENT, recognizing the greater emphasis upon the technological sciences, as well as its role in assisting pupils of CMHS to get a thorough, well-founded education, has attempted to readjust with the times in other ways too. This year pupils were screened according to their interest and aptitude in math through consideration of many factors. The purpose of the screening has been not to separate the smart from the dumb but to separate pupils according to the amount of math previously absorbed. This allows all pupils to progress from their present status to their utmost capacity, desire, or need. Though future changes may be made, just as has been the practice of the past, it is essential that the pupil remind him- self that he must constantly build on the basic knowledge he has gained by accepting new ideas and concepts as they arise. MR. THOMAS GRIESBAUM MR. CLIFFORD HOPPE MR. DALE RICE Algebra I, II, Geometry II, Trigo- Algebra I, General Math, Plane Ge- General Math, Algebra I nometry ometry

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Our Music Department The Civic Memorial Music Department provides a program to enrich the character of the students involved, and to provide happiness, citizenship, spiritual develop- ment, and patriotism to the listening audience. Each year the high school band must meet all of these challenges along with the mastery of their instru- ment, and the ability to think and reason quickly and accurately. Because of the high standards of the music department, seventy-five per cent of the students are on the high honor or honor roll. Activities of the music department include several concerts each year, football and basketball band, and an annual Spring Music Tour. MR. ERNEST L. OPP A lot of work in daily rehearsals is required to put together a concert program.

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The Science Department MR. VICTOR DUBBELDE Department Head, Chemistry MR. RONALD STOLTZ Biology I, Psycholog)', Physi- ology The Science Department consists of four fields of study. General Science surveys scientific principles in a brief and non-technical manner, and it introduces the student to the scientific method. Biology is the study of both plants and animals. Representative phyla of both kingdoms are studied in numerous laboratory experiments. Chemistry is the science which attempts to explain the structure of matter and the changes which matter undergoes. Human Physiology constitutes the first semester of an advanced biology course. The second semester, Psychology was introduced for the first time in the department. It deals with motivation, social patterns, and personality. MR. I. J. EMERT General Science, Biology I Lynn, Kay, and Terry conducting an experiment in Chemistry. I I