John H Reagan High School - Spur Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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Math Approximately Six Different Courses Expound Numerical Relationships Betty Aue — B.A. University of Texas Algebra, Related Math, Geometry Merlin Blair— B.A. University of Texas Algebra, Related Math, Geometry Mrs. Jo Frances Hill — M.A. University of Houston Algebra, Geometry Mrs. Jo Ann Ingram — M.A. North Texas State Geometry, Algebra Mrs. Katherine Kinniell — M.Ed. University of Texas Algebra, Analysis Mrs. Shirley Kinningham — B.S. Abilene Christian College Geometry, Algebra J. Logan McCown — B.S. University of Texas Algebra, Related Math Mrs. Betty Mach— B.S. University of Texas Related Math, Algebra, Physical Education Mrs. Patricia Martin — B.A. Austin College Related Math, Algebra Delbert Moberg— B.A. Southwestern University Trigonometry, Related Math, Athletics Bill Robertson— M.S. East Texas State Algebra Ted Smith— B.A. University of Texas Geometry, Trigonometry David Stewart— B.S. University of Texas Consumer Math, Related Math Mrs. Mary Veselka— B.S. Texas Arts and Industries College, Algebra, Related Math Mrs. Ella Wallace— B.A. Incarnate Word College Geometry, Related Math, Algebra Administration — 215

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aowvsaOHiHBHanoaHHBaDVHBOBHSHSHHHMMQIflUUBa MRS. MARY VESELKA FINDS that use of the overhead projector is easier to illustrate important problems than the blackboard. MATH DEPARTMENT ... For centuries math has been a useful instrument in helping man progress. A basic understanding of math fundamentals is neces- sary for every person living in this world of machines and computers. Reagan ' s math department offers a wide range of classes, Related Math I to Analytical Geometry or Elementary Analysis. Related math can be taken by those who feel they need- more math before taking Algebra I and II. First year algebra stresses graphing, factoring and work with equations. Geometry is the study of the relationships that can be found in triangles, parallel lines and circles. Stu- dents are required to apply theorems in order to prove the validity of proposed relationships. Algebra III and IV is for college-bound students, and it includes more graphing, some logarithms and work with imaginary numbers. Trigonometry, Elementary Analysis and Analytical Geometry are the more advanced math courses. One semester each, they are for students who have finished the required courses and wish to continue in their study of math. GEOMETRY TESTS present problems and relationships which Joel Hubbard find are hard to solve. GRAPHING, an essential part of algebra and other maths, is demon- strated to the class by Mike Showalter. 214 — Administrative ■i

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■HnHHnBHflHHHBBKmH HHHnHi p Fine Arts Music and Art Main Interests for Many FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT . . . Representing the Raiders at halftime performances during football games and participating in contests and the many activities and functions of the school is the Reagan High School Band. Designed to inspire a more appreciative feeling toward good music is the orchestra. The instrumental music course aids in developing the talents of many young musicians. Boys ' and Girls ' Choir, the Reagan Chorale and the Madrigals make up the contents of Reagan ' s choral department. These groups participate in many profitable projects throughout the year and help to add to the school spirit. Art is used in the overall makeup of the school. Posters and pictures hang in the halls and in class- rooms. Classes in art further the already obvious talents of the gifted artists of Reagan High. REAGAN BAND DIRECTOR R. B. Hunger takes a break from band-leading long enough to welcome his audience to the Ice Cream Social. Mrs. Janet George — B.A. University of Kansas Orchestra R. B. Hunger— B.A. Texas Arts and Industries Band Mrs. Marguerite Jarrell- M.A. North Texas State Art James Sheppard — B.A. Austin College Choral, Music Theory DELIA GARZA STUDIES carefully her nearly completed pencil sketch which will be used as a guide for her final drawing. TUCHBSI dub. Mb. G I Mrs. Marilyn Walker— B.S. Midwestern University Art, Crafts ll 2 1 6 — Administration