La Porte High School - El Pe Yearbook (La Porte, IN)

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Kay Pierce and Sandy Sawaluk prepare hydrogen in the chem- istry laboratory. In this age of Sputniks, Vanguards, and rockets to the moon, the popularity of scientific studies is gradually increasing. More emphasis is being placed on those courses which will benefit the future scien- tists and technicians. Only one year of scientific study is required for graduation from LaPortc High School. This work is usually completed in the fresh- man year with the study of biology. Our biology laboratories are equipped with the latest microscopes and dissecting instruments. The freshmen always look forward to April of each year, for that is when they dissect frogs and insects. Advanced biology may be elected by those students wishing to further pursue the biological field. Physics, which is usually elected in the junior year, consists of the study of electricity, heat, light, sound, and matter. Students who have satisfactorily completed a year of physics are eligible to take one semester of electronics. In this course students arc instructed on the various aspects of radio. The senior science course, chemistry, is usually elected by the college-bound student. Chemistry is especially valuable for students planning to enter medicine, nursing, and other scientific careers. Our Test IiiImvs. dry cHIs. and Cynthia Menton and John Mussclman look at our hard-shelled Ed Wilhelm examines a crayfish during his biology class. friend, the turtle.

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How many different costumes can Susie and Elmer Sliccr create with the clothing pictured? This was the question posed by the mathematics department in their display ease exhibit. challenge our concentration In this fast growing world mathematics has also progressed to keep pace with the standards of edu- cation. LPHS offers a variety of mathematics courses: general mathematics, algebra, advanced algebra, geometry, solid geometry, trigonometry, and college algebra. Every student is required to complete one year of mathematical study for graduation from LaPorte High School. Trigonometry and college algebra are beneficial courses for those students going to college. The geometry and algebra courses arc widely taken for practical application in the world. A new speed-up math program consolidates the geometry and algebra of three semesters into two semester courses. In four years a class of calculus is expected to be taught as a result of this program. Combining her mathematics and business knowledge, Mary Jo Bolster uses an electrical adding machine. Page eleven

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Jerry Way and David Rowley experiment with producing electricity in the phytic laboratory. microscope chemistry laboratory is equipped to handle twenty- four students in one class hour. Students work in partnership on many experiments; other experiments are done individually. The student chemists conduct experiments with such elements as sulfur, hydrogen, oxygen, and chlorine. These experiments help the students understand the various physical and chemi- cal properties of the elements. The first annual science fair was held on March 13, 14, and 15, 1959, at the Civic Auditorium. It was sponsored by the LaPorte schools and the La- Porte County Medical Society. Ron Carlson, a jun- ior science major, copped top honors with his plastic wood display. I.arry Stricgal and Doug Hilbish determine the amount of chlorine in an unknown sample by a titration experiment.