North Central High School - Tamarack Yearbook (Spokane, WA)

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P. H. Nygaard Department Head Robert F. Barnard Dorothy A. Condon Burr-ill Exley Edwin V. Kretz William Lowther Math Is Universal Language ; Its Logic Is Understood By Other Lan ds Students in Mr. E. V. Kretz ' s freshman algebra class learn to solve equations by using reciprocals. As does no other subject, mathematics speaks a universal lan- guage. Not only is its symbolic logic understood by people everywhere, but its methods are widely adaptable to the search for truth in the physical world. The theorems of Euclid are as valid today as the equations of Einstein. Recent theoretical de- velopments in mathematics may enable it to master the unsolved problems of human relations. Here the universality of mathe- matics will meet its ultimate challenge. i 12

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Kenneth G. Hagen Delbert E. Jones Edward T. Luders Virginia V. Riegel Gregory R. Sanford Through Social Studies, Basic Modern Problems Are Answered there are too many variables which cannot be controlled. The perfect solution in one- case may be completely untenable in another very similar case. Each problem must be judged on its own merits in relation to knowledge gained through past experience. The study of history gives us the back- ground for a better understanding of the problems facing humanity. In addition to man ' s progress, we can learn of his past mistakes so that these errors need not be made a second time. Economics helps us to understand the complex problems of com- merce; sociology deals with the methods used in describing and predicting human be- havior. From these courses and others taught in the North Central Social Studies Depart- ment essential information is gained which can serve as a criterion for valid judgment in terms of the political, economic and social problems for years to come. Does anyone have any good suggestions? Gary Westerman leads the class discussion in Sociology class as Mr. Luders looks on. In foreground are Joanne Potter. Randy Turner and Cleosa Wilkerson. Mr. Del Jones passes American Observers to students in Contemporary World Problems class. I I

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Solving Mysteries of the Universe Is Science ' s Challenge to Students Science, ever-changing, challenges each stu- dent to seek the answers to the eternal questions it poses. The scientific method of thought pro- vides a means hy which these questions may be answered. In the past few years, inventions have been made which our forefathers wotdd have labeled magic, hut which have become commonplace in our lives. Every day, new advances are being made. The field of investigation which was opened up through nuc lear research is only a beginning. We arc far from the solution to the mysteries of the universe. There is still a need lo search lor the answers. Every high school student is given the chance to join the search. George A. Smith, Department Head Dale E. Blair Raymond W. Simonson Walter Spangenberg Study 13