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

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A math class cudgels their brains over proofs for geometry. 1

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Jennifer Cooney has a hair-raising experience at the Atomic Age assembly. Sciences Calculations Figure in Science Fields A lesson in basic math: 12 proficient teachers—8 different courses—a multitude of aspiring students—the Math Department. Mul¬ tiply the answer by 2 semesters of study and homework, throw in 100 pounds of pencil sharpenings, erasers and chalk dust and you ' ve got the Math Department at work. The formula was simple. The student started at his level of ability, whether it was General Math or Geometry. Courses in Alge¬ bra, Trig, Functions and Calculus could then be elected in combinations, according to his interests and needs. Such a flexible program divided the struggling students from the serious mathematicians and multiplied every¬ one ' s chances for success. Analytical Geometry was an addition to the department ' s challenging curriculum. Coupled with Trigonometry, it offered stu¬ dents an advanced course that bridged the gap between high school and college math. The department issued a challenge, but it prepared the curious student for his role in the complex and technical future. tabulation of precise data and concise reporting are vital for young chemist Bonnie Beall. 20

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Progressive filing is one of the methods utilized by business students like Ruth Agnew. Nancy Swift perfects her shorthand by constant practice.