Harold L Richards High School - Golden Year Yearbook (Oak Lawn, IL)

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Reasoning, logic were results of mathematics Speed of calculation in algebra was improved by use ofthe slide rule as shown by joyce Dyke. jerry Staniszewsld, and Steve Schmiedl. Concentration and elibrt were needed to solve Ford Smith's mathematics problems. 38 Q G sh. in A ii v l 1 ,A l Graphing straight lillES and conic sections helped in visualizing functions in Miss W i Knowledge of mathematics was essential to students for suc- cess in any future vocation. Math courses were designed to fit the needs and abilities of all students. College-bound students, especially those planning science or engineering careers, con- tinued their mathematics education beyond the required one year. Courses varying from general math to calculus were avail- able at Harold L. Richards. Knowledge of mathematics proved important in many of the science courses, such as chemistry and physics. Although students were only required to select one course in mathematics in order to graduate, a vast number of students took advantage of the courses offered each year. Per- haps the most practical and valuable knowledge was found in the Mathematics Department. Close attention to the theoretical basis of algebra was necessary in Mr. Nichol- son's Accelerated Algebra class.

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Lt-v'W ' Practice on a neu' arrangement required concentration on the musical score in Campus A Cappella Choir with Mr. Gets. New music courses were introduced into the curriculum. A greater range of musical content was evident in the various courses offered. Students now chose from such courses as music theory, harmony, composition, beginning piano, beginning or advanced choral or instrumental performance. Band and choral groups played an important role in school events. Selected mu- sicians from all three buildings combined to form the Marching Band, which performed at many games, parades. and contests. The Concert Band and the Concert Choirs reached their zenith of perfection at the Christmas and Spring concerts for the coin- munity. The Concert Orchestra gave its major performance at the Operetta in the Spring. A select Varsity Band played for all the home basketball games. The Stage Band entertained audi- ences with popular music before several concerts. Practice to learn new music and prepare for concerts occupied the at- tention ofthe Northeast A Cappella Choir. 'x .li ,09- Perfecting choral techniques through vocal exercises were Fred Haohn and Gene Ricketts in the Campus A Cappella Choir. Music Department Needed experience for advanced instrumental music was gained by David Schulz in Beginning Orchestra. A