Lakewood High School - Cinema Yearbook (Lakewood, OH)

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Mr. Harker. There ls No Royal Road Page 22 Lf.-ft to right-Mr. Bixler. Miss Hobbs, Miss Smith. Mr. Sigzgins, Higher mathematics is the master key of the universe! Upon its precision of method, accuracy of logic, infalli- bility of laws, and theoretic knowledge are the other physical sciences based. Their progress can be no greater than mathe- matical knowledge permits. Few of us realize the extent to which we are indebted to the discoveries of our con- temporary mathematicians. The inventor relies directly upon the knowledge of the theorist for his material for the invention of new articles. Bridges, electrical appliances, dams, speedways, and skyscrapers are only the most ostensi- ble results of the practical application of theory. It has been said that one man, Steinmetz, discovered enough laws to keep all the inventors busy for over fifty years. We highly praise those who have the vision to apply impersonal figures into personal servants of our everyday life. We do not, however, give thought to the painstaking effort of the unobtrusive scientist which made these con- veniences possible. Increasingly in industries, a working knowledge of mathematics is essential. No longer can this subject be

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'U sw UQ CD N 5 ' 3 it prepared young men continuously for their future voca- tionsg there was no break in the stream of master crafts- men because these took it upon themselves to train others to follow in their footsteps. So that our communities may progress smoothly today, it is essential that our schools Within the community shall continue to prepare their stu- dents to take a constructive place in the economic and social aspects of community life. The Commercial Department has assumed much of the responsibility of preparing the students to fulfill their position in the business World as efficient, eager and capable citizens. It has prepared many of its students to step directly into vocations requiring office knowledge and abilityg it has in large measure assumed the responsibility of uninterrupted economic progress through practical, advanced training. The Mcehanics of Prosperity i Left to right- r. Neiswander 2 Miss Powell Mr. Lewis Miss Spinneweber Miss Blackburn EEZ FFF we Ofligm B' ZL5 395 Sid -I .... ,B , . ,, ,. X .

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confined to the annals of technical, scientific, and engineer- ing schools and oflices. We no longer have the physical frontier of the westg we still have the challenge of the unknown in science. Industries cannot base their plans on an expanding physical economyg they must plan on an expanding technological economy. The increased efliciency which will result with more precision may be attributed to the undeiiable figures of production, consumption, distribu- tion, and exchange. Our entire industrial system reduced to its lowest terms spells mathematics. Each of us must realize its importance in our indi- vidual lives. Aside from what others' knowledge of mathe- matics has done for us, we must consider the invaluable addition to our thinking and reasoning powers which the logic and precision of this theory can give to us. A study of this subject develops our ability to think in mathematical terms. It is this clear cut, precise logic which will be an asset into whatever field of endeavor we venture. ln the removal of all unnecessary factors, in the discarding of all false roots, in the step by step procedure, and in the indisputably accurate answer may be found the success of the mathema- tician and tomorrow's community. Page 23