Falls Church High School - Jaguar Yearbook (Falls Church, VA)

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1 Standing, L. to R.-Mr. Campbell, Col. Greer, Col. Powers, Adm. Tackney, Lillevig. Sittjng-Mr. Garhart, Department Chairman, Mrs. Carlsen. Mr. Reilly, Mr. Galligan, Mrs. Haynie, Mr. Distefano, Mr. Wells, Mr. Math Dept. Prepares Students for Future Triangles, cubes squares, radii, , trapezoids, quadratic equations, logarithms, imaginary numbers, pencils, gops of paper, millions of erasers, graphs, rulers, compasses, protractors, chalk screeching, pencil sharpeners grinding, and books slamming-such were the sights, sounds, memories, and frustrations of those students who engaged in the courses given by our Mathematics Department. Many types of math and as many different methods of learning were offered by the faculty of the Mathematics Department. For the struggling student, the department offered general math, and two part courses of instruc¬ tion in basic Algebra. For the advanced math students, courses in Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Trigonometry, Geometry, Elementary Math¬ ematical Analysis and Calculus, were offered. The world of numbers and formulas is a complex yet essential aspect of comtem- porary society, and the aspiring Falls Church High School mathematici an, after having received instruction in its intricate wonders was well prepared to continue his explora¬ tions in a computerized future. 22

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r L. to R. — Col. Mare, Department Chairman; Mr. Olson, Mr. Sell, Mrs. Hamilton, Mr. Fletcher, Mr. Krumm, Miss Wilson, Col. MacDaniel, Mr. Yount; Mrs. Harper. Not Pictured — Mr. Dowell, Mr. Larsen. Presidential elections, geography bingo, the philosophical theory of government and the analysis of the rise and fall of the various dynasties exemplify a small segment of the topics studied in the Social Studies Depart¬ ment. Coordination of social studies with English for select juniors and seniors fur¬ thered the presentation of various topics per¬ tinent to an understanding of the past and present of man. While flustered freshmen located the prin¬ cipal cities of India, perplexed juniors pon¬ dered over the intricate checks and balances specified by the Constitution. The seniors learned about the theory and the institution of the American government, while other individuals frantically memorized the reasons for the decline of the Roman Empire. Movies depicting numerous contrasts of nationalities throughout the world brought students closer to the foreign countries, cul¬ tures and civilizations which they studied. Field trips to Woodlawn Plantation, the Pan American Union and other government buildings in Washington D.C. were effective provisions of first hand information as well as welcome breaks from classroom routine. Whether in a world geography class or a U.S. government class, the F.C.H.S. students gained knowledge of the contrasts in today ' s society which necessitate universal study and understanding. Social Studies Dept. Keeps Abreast of World Affairs Oh, I think it ' s somewhere between Spain and India, explains Mr. Sell. 21

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f f ; MR. BRUCE L. CAMPBELL-B.S. Davis and Elkins College- Algebra 1; Algebra 1-Part 1; S.C.A. Sponsor ' MRS. MARY CARLSEN-B.A. Hunter College-Algebra II; [ Geometry; Sophomore Class Sponsor I MR. JAMES A. DISTEFANO-B.S. Penn State University- Geometry; General Math II; Sophomore Class Sponsor MR. JOHN H. GALLIGAN-B.S. Boston College; M.Ed. Boston State College-Geometry; General Math II; Sophomore Class Sponsor MR. BERNARD H. GARHART-B.S. Slippery Rock Pennsylvania State College; M.S. George Washington University-Dept. Chairman; Algebra 11-Trig; Calculus; Math Honor Society COL. F.P. GREER-B.S. West Point-Geometry; Algebra II MRS. MARY HAYNIE-B.A. Madison College-Algebra l-Part 1,11; Algebra I MR. ARTHUR W. LILLEVIG-B.S. North Dakota State University-Functions and Matrices; Geometry COL. LOWELL H. POWERS-A.B. Huron College-Algebra l-Part I; Algebra I MR. TOM REILLY-B.S. Shepperd College-General Math I; Algebra I ADM. S.N. TACKNEY-B.S. U.S. Naval Academy; M.A.T. Duke University-Trig Functions-Algebra II MR. M.J. WELLS-B.S. St. Paul ' s College-Algebra I; General Math I; Crosscountry: Track I Mr. Wells grimaces, What do you mean, you don ' t have your homework? Admeral Tackney: Exasperated I 23