Hellgate High School - Halberd Yearbook (Missoula, MT)

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New System of Mathematics Stresses Basic, Underlying Concepts Students wishing to explore certain areas of mathematics more deeply have formed a Math Club guided by Mr. Jack Swan, teacher of college preparatory math and algebra. Class discussions lead to broader understanding by giving students an opportunity to ask questions and express ideas about problems. Mr. Darrell Rassmus- sen uses this technique in his five geometry classes. Students are daily introduced to new concepts of higher mathematics by Miss Speck, SA math chair- man, pictured at left. According to administrative policy, department members give students class time to seek personal assistance and work on daily assignments. Mr. Werner Held, below, answers a student’s question in one of his geometry classes. Miss Dorothe Nelson and Mr. Loren Johnson, left, evaluate test questions for effectiveness in measur- ing student mastery of materials. Geometry is taught by Mr. Johnson, practical math and algebra by Miss Nelson. When two math teachers get to talking, the conversation turns to some aspect of their chosen careers. Mrs. Maclay, practical math and algebra, and Mr. Baker, algebra, discuss the new series of text books introduced in the past two years.

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Customs of Other Peoples, Teachers •••• •••• ■ ■ «a Mr$. Virginia Glore, Higgins Avenue, is one of two teachers of Latin. Sponsor of Modern Language Club and teacher of French and Spanish is Mrs. Mary Brower. Librarians Help Students Find Materials Above, South Avenue librarian Mrs. Letitia Johnson checks file cards with one of the assistant student librarians who aid her each period. Mrs. Margaret Frette, Higgins librarian, is always available to check out books or help find material. Any student in need of reading materials or reference information can rely on the able help of Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Frette, and their student assistants. Among the many duties of these librarians are the maintenance of current indices, the care of books, and the ordering of new materials.

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Teaching r l -if Both Mr. Robert Proctor, above, and Mr. Lyle Leischner, below, teach science courses in addition to elementary alge- bra. Mr. Frank McElwain, geometry and algebra teacher, spends sixth per- iod and many hours after school on athletics. He coaches the South Avenue freshman football and bas- ketball teams. Miss Virginia Speck heads the South Ave- nue math department, which continues the Higgins Avenue program by offering advanced algebra and college preparation mathematics for students having completed the previous courses. Teachers have expressed approval of the new approach instituted to maintain a sound, modern program. Higgins Avenue offers elementary algebra, plane geometry, and practical math as basic grounding and as preparation for later work. All courses are taught according to the new system, emphasizing concept and theory, which Mr. Reuben Zieg, HA chairman, calls “stimu- lating and interesting.” One of the three math department mem- bers who assist the athletics program, Mr. Donald Falldorf is a Higgins Avenue freshman football and basketball coach. He is a teacher of practical math and algebra. Mr. Donald Moore helps coach the Hig- gins Avenue football B-squad and assists with varsity wrestling. His first five per- iods are occupied with four algebra classes and a study hall. To acquaint students with the logic behind familiar opera- tions and prepare them for col- lege work, algebra and college prep math are taught by Mr. Marvin Trask and other SA members.