George Washington High School - Post Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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s...f-Xu FIND THE SQUARE ROOT OF MINUS NINE! Barbara McBride and Elmer Mackey find it diiiicult to grasp the new ideas introduced in freshman algebra. Wonder of mathematics BUDDING MATHEMATICIANS? Reba Koch and Paul Marlow seek help in solving a trigonometry problem from Miss Ely. JG l

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social studies adds depth to character ffgfff , 1 ff ' , ff' 'W ffffx' Q. 2, wa'-f Q Q, had . gift I FOUND IT! Jackie Stilwell informs David Belser of an important lo- cation in the Southeastern United States. In an attenpt to make our history courses more interesting, outside activities were spon- sored. The J unto Club was sponsored by Mrs. Lamkin and Mr. Zenor th i s year. A United States History g class had a chance to be on radio's Junior Town Meeting again this year, while some of the Government classes gave talks over the Public Address system. When seniors had their campaign and election in the Fall, they had an opportunity to show their knowledge of government procedures. As well as studying events of the past, Continentals studied present day affairs also. The history student at Washington had an opportunity to apply for a scholarship sponsored by the Lilly Endowment Foundation if the research paper he had written was chosen as one representing knowledge and ability. IN BOMBAY. Mrs. Deer shows Miko Durham the treasures she brought from India. 0

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Figures, facts, and formulas! This is what the Math Department at George Washington High School provides. This department offers general math, algebra, geometery, College Al- gebra, Senior Math, trigonometery, a n d An- alytic Geometery. Math is the foundation for ev er y occupation, and is usually helpful to success in business. The Fine an d Practical Arts Diploma requires two years of math, usu- ally one year of general math andd one year of algebra. The Academic diploma requires one year of geometery. Trigonometery and Analy- tic Geometery are excellant college prepartory courses for the study of engineering. Because science advances so rapidly, math is becoming more essential to every person. Even if a pupil does not plan to further his education a f t e r graduation, math is needed in everyday life. It is very important, and everyone should under- stand its fundamentals in order to progress in their chosen field in this day and age. attracts eyes of many .HA , M ggi' Six i I ' gt if x i i' Q X Q 3 ,A , V 5 . I - I ' s, NN N ' gtgrxs f ADD 'UM UP! In this general Ringenberger demonstrates to math class, Jo Anne Miss Patricia Kirby correct methods of long addition. 11' T0 CONSTRUCT THIS... Mr. Robert Badgley shows Nancy McFall, Malcolm Marlow and Cheryl Roberts some of the skills of Geometry. interested students '1 v:eg,.a. , I WHAT IS YOUR CLASS STANDING? Twice each year members of the math department compute Sen- ior Class standings. Mrs. Viola Ramsey. Mr. XYayne Girdley, Mr. Don Cunningham, and Miss Vivian Ely are making final checks for the senior class.