Frank B Willis High School - Delhi Yearbook (Delaware, OH)

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and here, from an earthworm to the conquest of outer space. Physics is the most advanced science course offered at Willis High School. The class deals with energy and matter in several different phases: heat, light, sound, mechanics, and electricity. The students performed experiments, saw films, and took trips to add to their knowledge of this subject. This class, as well as the other science courses, helped students in their projects work. Mr. Slasor taught this classL Chemistry is the first of the higher sciences taught at Willis and deals with the composition of matter. Mr. Slasor,s valuable personal information creates both a stimulating atmosphere for chem- istry. This year, a great many of the chemistry students have spent hours delving into the vast unknown and com- ing up with fascinating projects. Even if a student is not planning a career in science, chemistry provides an under- standing necessary for successful living. The freshmen who take the biology course offered at Willis 'rind that they receive a. solid background for the higher science courses that will con- front them in both high school and col- lege. The work on individual projects allowed students to understand exten- sively a specific area of the subject. The general study of the human body left the student with valuable knowledge of a complicated organism. Biology is definitely an addition to the basis for a well-rounded education.

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MATH AND SCIENCE - Here our studies everything from classvvork to operettas 1 40 Advanced math consists of trigonom- etry, solid geometry, and algebra II and III. The class pictured is a senior trigo- nometry one. Mr. Felts presents the ma- terial in a unique manner, and his success is made obvious by the genuine interest shown by all of his students. From constructing miniature geometric figures to studying the various aspects of the plane triangle, Willis math students ob- tain a basic knowledge of the important mathematical processes. Plane geometry is a course offered in the sophomore year, which deals with two dimensional figures. The students learn about parallel lines, axioms and postulates, analytic and synthetic proof, and the various geometric figures. The class, along with the algebra I course offered in the freshman year, gives the student a solid foundation for the ad- vanced math courses. Mr. Felts is head of the mathematics department, and in- structs this class. Mr. Dave Thomas is pictured instruct- ing one of three classes in the general study of mathematics. This course covers many aspects af arithmetic which are essential to the general knowledge of todayis students. Students practice the four basic phases of math -- addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. They also learn to apply these steps to realistic problems of everyday life.

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ARTS AND SKILLS-These arts help us to enjoy the World around us . . . 42 Art is a course which helps the student express his feelings and ideas through painting, ceramics, carving, leather craft, Hgure drawing, metal enameling, stencil- ing, design, printing, three-dimensional Work, and textile decoration. It gives the student a means by which he may communicate these ideas to others as well as himself. Mrs. Patingale instructs the combined class of beginning and advanced students. Home Economics is a four-year elec- tive course for senior high girls. The class deals with four major areas, cloth- ing, foods, home furnishing, and family relations. The girls are required to do three projects in their freshman year and four per year as upperclassmeng these must be related to their classwork. In the senior year, girls stress the man- agement of time and money in prepara- tion for their role as future homemakers. Mrs. Hulbert and Mrs. Jones instruct the six classes. The various vocal groups at Willis give the student an opportunity to use and improve his musical ability. The group pictured here is a junior high music class, where students learn the fundamentals of good singing, such as correct posture, breathing, phrasing, and pronunciation. In senior high, the stu- dent must demonstrate his vocal ability in order to become a member of the Senior High Chorus Girls, Glee Club, and Senior High Choir.