Luther North High School - Log Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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Mr. Jack Stoffregen Physics students Al Siebert and Jill McCormick verify scientific laws and principles. NEW EQUIPMENT A Christian approach and understanding of science is one ofthe aims of our Science Deparfmenl. This year it has purchased risers for the chemistry room which enable students to view demonstrations. Physics and chemistry students make use of a new torsion balance which can accurately weight to U00 gram. The biology lab has a new micro projector and a desert terrarium, and general science classes can use a new set of charts which illustrate concepts in geology, weather, and climate. Chairman of Science Department New risers of the Science Department allow greater class participatidn onthe part of the students. by Mr. Lischewski. 24 The use of the microscope enables Jim Klein to probe the functions of minute cells. Graphing of trigonometric functions is explained N

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Kathy Sorensen and Al Hurisicker are able to develop greater speed and efficiency by use ofthe slide rule. TRODUCED Newness best describes the lllaihematics Depart- ment this year. Many things were added in order to offer students the best possible background in math. Most of the classes acquired new textbooks, and modern mathematics, such as set theory, was introduced in both honors and regular courses. After being taught at Wright junior College last year, the Senior honors math course is again being offered at Luther. All math courses strive to achieve careful, logical reasoning. Mr. Harold Meier Chairman of Mathematics Department SF