Crown Point High School - Excalibur Yearbook (Crown Point, IN)

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Mr. Carl Carnahan, B.S., University of Illinois; Busi¬ ness Math; Wrestling and Baseball coach; Athletic and Mrs. Caroline Holm, B.A., Indiana, University of Mich¬ igan, M.A., Purdue; Al¬ gebra, Geometry; Junior class sponsor. Mr. Charles Isley, A.B., De Pauw, M.S., Indiana Uni¬ versity, Northwestern; Ad¬ vanced Algebra; Junior class sponsor. Mr. Charles O ' Brien, B.S., Purdue University, M.S., In¬ diana State University; Ge¬ ometry; Sophomore class sponsor. Mrs. Edith Scales, A.B., Knox College, M.S., Purdue University; Geometry. Al¬ gebra, Senior Math; Junior class sponsor. Above: Greg Claussen, deep in thought, contemplates his next construction maneuver. Then the problem must be proved step by step using theorems. 27

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Calculus course furthers comprehensive math program Students with accurate and scientific minds could enroll in one or more of the various math courses offered at CPHS. Goals of the math department were to produce individuals capable of solving simple and complex problems in daily living and to apply mathematical principles to situations in college and in the professional world. Logical thinking was taught to students through various math courses. Math students became acquainted with both traditional and modern math. Introductory algebra students familiarized themselves with the number line, equations and sets. Geometry students learned the principles behind theorems and postu¬ lates through proofs and applications. With this background, students moved on to advanced algebra, a comprehensive study. Senior math taught the fundamentals of trigonometry, calculus, and statistics. A calculus class taught by Mr. Saylor was added to the math curriculum this year to provide a challenge for interested, hard-working senior math enthusiasts. Many math scholars entered state and national math contests and often ranked high. Commerce students took business math in which basic principles of arithmetic were reviewed. Above: Senior Bonnie Brasaemle writes o math problem on the board. Below: Senior Mike Cob determines square Mr. Harry Allison, B.S., M.A., Ball State University; Busi¬ ness Math; Varsity Basketball Coach; City Playground Di-

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Science inspires students’ imaginations Health classes gained a fundamental knowledge of human anatomy through practical study and application. A basic and essential element of any science class is laboratory work which was recently incorporated into the study of biology as a mechanism to show students ways to observe problems re¬ lated to their environment. With chemicals and lab apparatus, the biology student had an opportunity to command pro¬ cedures that had long been demonstrated by the instructor. The sound of clashing test tubes and the odor of freshly pre¬ pared sulfur compound greeted chemistry students on lab days. These busy young scientists could be seen gathered around lab tables attempting to produce the correct chemical compound. Daily lectures were also important to the study of chemistry, the science dealing with the composition of matter. With a background in biology and chemistry, seniors ventured into physics class. After becoming familiar with the laws of matter and energy, senior physicists applied these principles in practical experiments. Students who selected general science learned the basic prin¬ ciples of science. Last summer, senior Mike Goodman was chosen to attend the eight week National Science Foundation Program in Life Sciences at Purdue University. During this course he concentrated on an intense study of histology. Above: Junior Amanda Lewis finds herself caught by surprise when a chemical mixture reacts violently. Left: Seniors Chuck Faurot and Dick Hagberg experimentally determine the coefficient of linear expansion. Mr. Charles Bowman, B.S., M.S., Ball State University; Biology; Biology Club spon¬ sor; Mr. Bowman enjoys coin collecting. Mr. Robert Conrad, B.S., Indiana University; Chem¬ istry, Algebra; Mr. Conrad interests himself with sports and travel.