Highland Park High School - Little Giant Yearbook (Highland Park, IL)

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Taking time out from hit buty schedule at motn teacher, and FOP head, Mr. Sweoringin helpt fresh- mon Sue Green (left) with new methodi of working algebra problem. Reviewing the principles of the transitive property, Mr. Goldberg (obove) outlines the steps of a proof on an overhead projector for his geometry clots. As her class waits to find the results of their inevitable homework, Mrs. Leboyer (middle left) reveolt the correct onswers to the daily olgebro assignment. Freshman Sharon Persinger (far left) once ogoin illustrates that Claude's rectangular gar- den it, indeed, 85 feet in length, a dimension well- known to every HPHS math student. Sophomore Greg March!, freshmen Mike Fridkin and Lisa Dahl (above left) prove thot seeing is believing at they demonstrate that the volume of three cones will fit into one cylinder. 25

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MATH Math committee invistigates new curriculum possibilities '74 was a year of planning for the math department. A committee of three teachers investigated the possibility of expanding student use of the computer to all those taking algebra. As it stood. Fundamentals of Digital Computation, a one-semester course in the workings of the school computer, required a C in second year algebra or the department chairman's OK. Students could also sign up for a noncredit mini- course with Mr. McCord. While there were no new offerings, it was proposed that the department add a course to the 74-75 curriculum focusing on the practical application of math. Aimed at juniors and seniors lacking strong math backgrounds, Man and his Math would include field work in surveying and astron- omy. Deerfield’s Mathematics for the Liberal Arts provided seniors with an alternative to analysis. Parkers could hop the inter- school bus and study logic, probability models, and statistical techniques. Although most departments have drop- ped the leveling system, math still uses lev- els two, three, and four. We feel leveling provided a better teaching-learning envi- ronment, said Mr. Brotzman, math chair- man. gxa

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PHYSICAL ED HPHS made PE Demonstration Center School Chosen by the President's Council on Physical Fitness as a Demonstration Cen- ter, Highland Park's PE deportment pro- vided a model for other schools seeking to improve their programs. Mr. Davis, the department chairman, commented, Only six schools in Illinois, and 50 in the United States get this honor, so we were extremely pleased that we were so recognized. In a benificent mood, the department dipped into its treasury and bought the boys new swim suits, archery equipment and a canoe for use in the water safety course. The department also acquired a paddle ball court in the underground track. Pool sharks in adaptive gym enjoyed a new table. The senior boy's program expanded to include floor hockey, while the junior racket sports unit increased from 18 to 24 weeks. A co-ed skating elective at Centen- ial Park, Early Bird jogging and instruction in water polo were in the offing for next year. The girl's program remained largely unchanged. Although everyone agreed that the freedom of choice afforded by Elective Activities was better than the old pot luck program, many objected to the track system which often grouped favorite sports with pet hates. Instead of the gen- eral athletics courses, girls could enroll in water ballet, lifesaving and both begin- ning and advanced dance and gymnastics. Driver Education used a four-part team approach, with time on the road, range and in the simulator. While in the class- room, students worked at their own pace on individual lesson plans. Showing strong determination, junior Mono Escobar (right) sends the volleyball soaring thru the air with her perfected bump shot during on Elective Activities clou. 26