George Washington High School - Monument Yearbook (Cedar Rapids, IA)

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Vocation Through Mathematic The logic behind formulas. . .the chalkboards covered with complicated figures. , ,compasses, slide-rules, protractors, and rulers. Mathematics is called the language of science and is used in practically every field, The MATH DEPARTMENT offers courses in basic arithmetic, intermediate and college algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and a new course called modern math. Modern math uses a completely new approach. The stu- dents are not told how to solve problems, but must discover for themselves. This course includes topics on matrix algebra, factor algebra, logic, and intuitive calculus. Seniors taking the modern math course this year have had plane and solid geom- etry as sophomores and trigonometry and fourth semester al- gebra as iuniors. The math department hopes to develop confidence in the students in using math in daily life, Algebra, geometry, trig, and modern math students learn logic and reason. The stue dents are prepared for college and for their future vocation. Woshington's math department stresses practical applica- tions of the principles taught to the students. This fact helps the students to benefit from math in the future. Anne McConnell shows John lass and Dan Leibsohn how to operate the calculator in their Advanced Mathematics class. v-1:-..,,.c me Sc i .ss sl nm wesibmg and sob matt been an angie for the bmtn ot their Plan. om-Q tt, class. .25.

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Jerrie Jensen, M.A. Frank Capesius, M.A. Trigonometry, Advanced Mather Plane and Solid G'-90m2'fYr Ad' matics. Depv, Chairman visor: SUPP'- Donald Hugh, M.A. David Mace. BA, Algebra, Advisor: Soph. Intermediate Mathematics, Pucci Iical Mathematics, Advisor: Saph. Chuck Kusner and Bob Justice explain lo Kathy Watson and Lenny Wilkenson that lo add ond subtract fractions there mush be common denominator .24. Students Prepore For Future Bruce xirrrrrerrrrd draws auxiliary lines in effort to prove triangles wrrgruerri to Paulo Kulz. Howard Raltner, B.S. Robert Sosse, BA. Physics, lntermediale Mather Plane and Solid Geometry, matics, Advisor: Soph, Advisor: Soph. r Harold schrerber, M.A, - srrrrley Stockberger, BA. Pierre Geometry, Intermediate Argebrq, Pirrrre cwrrreiry, Advi Mrriirerrrrrircs, Advisor: srrph., wrr soph. Hospitality cirrir

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Emma Doornink, B.A. Nancy Bauer, B.A. Connie Bennett, B.A. Marlorie Brunner, M.A. English 5, College Prep., Dept. Sophomore English, Advisers Jr. Junior English, Advisor: Jr. English Literature. World Liter- Chairman sms, Advisors soph. Put Perry and Ted Davis illustrate the interpretation ol Milton through An and Music for their College Prep class. ff -Q 1 3- . 'r'f Comprehension in reading . . .correctness and creativity in ' E writing .. .appreciation of literature ...clarity in speech. These f are the qualities that the ENGLISH DEPARTMENT hopes to develop in students. ' T ' Y' The success of every step we take and every course we choose ' lies in our ability to use the English language well. f -,,', Not only do we learn basic grammar, but also the beauty , 1 and profundity of poetry, and the enioyment ofa good book. In understanding the words and ideas of others we are better able to 1 I understand ourselves and the complexities of our emotions. L ' Success Depends On Ability K' Edgar Allan Pee, rs vivid durher, is being discussed among Paula Jones, Joe Leib- riii, sohn, and Kathy Haltom in their Junior English class. nf ' E ...t .fs .'...- . ,..,,,,,. s., 1 s s 'I 26-