Eastern High School - Echo Yearbook (Baltimore, MD)

Page 22 text:

Standing from left to right are Mrs. Sneeringer, Mrs. Green, Miss Menton. Seated: Miss DeRan, Mrs. Woodward, Mrs. Waters. Eeflaxzfmsnf of Jlffazfgemafias. Standing: Judy Tucker cheerfully illustrates a puzzling geometry proposition entailing the relationship of a tangent to a circle. During the past several years the election of mathematics courses has slowly, but steadily, grown at Eastern High School. The traditional sequential courses of plane geom- etry, intermediate algebra, trigonometry, advanced algebra, and solid geometry for college preparatory have always been offered. New courses and changes in old ones have been introduced as the need for them has arisen. In this, Eastern has followed national trends throughout the country. Six years ago general mathematics was offered in the tenth grade. More recently, to keep up with the times, an accelerated course to include analytical geometry and cal- culus was begun. just this year a new Clerical Practice Course was initiated. In this way the department is at- tempting to interest girls with abilities on all levels in the benehts and satisfaction of studying mathematics. In this atomic and intercontinental missile age the need for a firm foundation in the basic mathematics is extremely essential. The mathematics department is hopeful that many more of the capable girls at Eastern will choose the elective courses and that these classes will overflow with good students interested in becoming an integral part of this fascinating world.

Page 21 text:

Elaine Kahn, Phyllis Bailey, and Anne Schepler take notes on the signers of the Declaration of Independence. The history department strives to instill in its students a desire for knowledge of foreign cultures which have evolved since the beginning of time, for by acquiring this knowledge, students will become better citizens of their own country. The department undertakes many projects yearly. Per- haps the largest project this year was Eastern's participa- tion in the Model Youth City Council. Under the direction of Miss Mary Parker, head of this department, Eastern supported a nominee for the ollice of president of the M. Y. C. C. Ingenious songs, cheers, posters, and speeches were created for this candidate. United Nations Day is celebrated each year at an as- sembly sponsored by the combined efforts of the history department and the United Nations Youth Organization. All students of foreign ancestry participate in this assembly which is thoroughly enjoyed by all. One of the greatest services performed by this depart- ment is the presentation of a resume of historical events on the anniversary of their occurrence. This is a service which is educational and beneficial to all. Many dilferent types of history are offered. Modern Problems, which is the study of current political and social crises, is extremely valuable in preparing students to be- come open-minded citizens. Both ancient history and modern European civilization serve to teach girls'of the civilizations of the nations. This department plays an important role in preparing students for valuable, intelligent service to their country. octal, .fgfttcfies Standing, left- to right: Miss Parker, Miss Dorn, Miss Nelson, Miss Carnes, Miss Mackall, Miss Plitt, Mr. Wilson. Seated, left to right: Miss Bawden, Miss Rice, Miss Hall, Mrs. Nester, Mrs. Farley. Not pictured: Miss Corson. 0 l7I 1

Page 23 text:

Standing from left to right are Miss Scott, Mrs. Fallin, Mr. Weinstein Miss Pickel Mrs Murphy Mrs Stritehoff Miss Stritehoff Mr Cox Sitting from left to right are Miss Konopick, Miss MacHamer, Miss Lentz, Miss Hudak Nliss White Miss Skirven aienae Dbsfzazfmenf The Science Department offers courses in biology, physics, chemistry, and geography. After completion of a course in biology in the tenth grade, many students elect physics and chemistry in the eleventh and twelfth grades. Many others, however, elect the geography course. In all science courses an effort is made to help students acquire an understanding of their physical and biological environments and a realization of the part which science plays in their life activities. The geography course takes a view of the world as a whole, and combines the scientific aspect with a study of the peoples of the world. There are certain moments which will well remain fore- most in the minds of science students for years to come, for no student of biology can forget the exciting hours spent in the dissection of the frog. Also to be remembered in biology, were the sessions with Eastern's family skeleton , fondly nicknamed by hundreds of students. In physics We remember the satisfaction with which we discovered the answers to many puzzling questions such as, why a stick looks bent in water. We learned also about the nature of light, of sound, and of color. In chemistry we learned of the structure of matter and the theories behind this structure. l'Vhat students of chem- istry can possibly forget the weekly chemistry labs, during which monentous discoveries were made? The study of science acquaints one with the work of the scientists and helps to develop an appreciation of their con- tributions to the betterment of mankind. Moreover, the methods of science contribute to the development of many desirable habits and attitudes, such as accuracy, open- mindedness, and integrity. Right: Steady there Sylvia, Do you want to blow up Eastern? Sylvia Papavasiliou, Judy Pocalka. Above right: And as I was saying: last night we had the most delicious frog's legs for dinner.