Hempstead High School - Colonial Yearbook (Hempstead, NY)

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Citizenship Education N the busy and ever-changing world of today, Citizenship Education is an essential part cf the school curriculum. During his stay at Hemp- stead, the student is exposed to the full gamni of history from ancient to modern times. ln order to broaden his understanding, the student makes special reports and engages in panel discussions in classes which are informa- tive, stimulating, and informal, The study of history is the study of cycles and recorded events of what notions and men have done. Thus a student is made aware of his debt to society for the wealth of his heritage and cul- ture which better prepare him for the role ot an informed and responsible citizen. -43,44 My JIQSQQA, V 'mek , ' 'wffffgf f 1. ' was ii pg i fs -. f , if 'z vm., 1 5 10, ,y s , W, 4 gf qt s, li, , J Z? ,. ii? lf, ' K A, Y' ffy 14 Y 4 ,H V ,, Left to right, Row lr Alison Vincent, Florence Abbott, Frank Fish, Esther Greenlund. Row ll: Flora Gunner- son, Bernice Marshall, John Mills, Dorothy Owen, Frank Rago. Row III: Myrtle Rhodes, John Tree, Jennie Tripp, Arthur Wickham, George Wilson, 19 , iff jfZ 75i'i- V fi W, ,i 31 L Pleasant history discus- sions led by Mr, Mills. it-JW 3, l 1 T3

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pi Mathematics EMPSTEAD HIGH offers a diversified selection of math courses. For the student who desires a course in elementary mathematics, elementary algebra is avail- able to the freshman and sophomore while plane geometry is offered to sophomores, iuniors and seniors. Also available are a number of courses in advanced mathemat- ics. They are intermediate algebra, trigo- nometry, solid geometry, and advanced algebra. Each of these is a half year course. They are available only to upper classmen who demonstrate a sound com- prehension of elementary math and the ability to pursue more complex mathemati- cal problems. Math is one of the greatest stimuli for the mind. lt arouses one's intellectual fac- ulties and leads to just and scientific con- clusions through given facts. By preparing the student for higher and more complex mathematics, our math de- partment is contributing to man's progress. Moth made easier with Mr. Lacom be. 1 f' Q - tif s , l GI X ' 7 4 ff jfgggc L to right Row I Robert Hayes Robert Ayres, Donald Francis. Row ll: Carl Holtz, Robert Keenan, Gerald Lacombe. Row lll: Kenneth Lawson, Dr. Edna Layton, Albert Smith. Row IV: .72 ff- , M., , ,,,-,, ' W l ' '29, Mary Pawelko. 21