Oxford Hills High School - Dreki Yearbook (South Paris, ME)

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MATH DEPARTM ENT The mathematics department of O.H.H.S. has undergone many reforms in 1969. Two new courses were addedg the History of Mathematics, Its Signiii- cance and Ideasg and Applied Mathematics. There has been an increase in four year courses that are offered in most areas. This allows the students to choose the specific ones which are right for them. Exposure to mathematics enables the individual to think clearly and methodically in solving everyday problems. Seated N Morris C Fltzgerald, S. Poland, S. Higgins. Stand- ing h. Bitchelder J Hutch N Tame.

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Education is the process by which man seeks to fulfill his potential. The study of language is one of several disciplines whose development is necessary to the fully rounded, well integrated person. Language learning is both an art and a science. The mental discipline it affords is valuable in the quest for intellectual maturity, and it helps to develop within the student broader knowledge and appreciation for a culture other than his own. It serves to broaden horizons and to enrich the individual's understand- ing of himself and the world around him. It serves to free and fulfill man, and to raise both his world outlook and human understanding. The language we speak and the words with which we write, and ahnost every book we read, are all printed in the English language. The purpose of our language department is to teach students the proper usages of English in everyday life. Without this knowl- edge, a student is left with no proper way of com- municating his ideas to others. English is one of the most important of all courses because it is a key to all other courses. .f- ' 21

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ARIS SAVINGS BANK 34-..i,. is I4 I5 IQ W Il, 'cts f MUSIC DEPARTMENT The Music Department this year is under the direction of Mr. Donald Cay, Mrs. Cynthia Wescott, and Mr. Arthur Walker. Since Mr. Cay was not with the staff after December 31, 1968, the high school band was under the direction of Mr. Walker. Some of the things that have been added to our band are the set of Emeiy Blaquiere Memorial Chimes and a new bassoon. The Viking Voices, which is made up of all boys, was added to the chorus. For the first time we had a marching band on the football Held. Many feel that the teamis success was due to the spirit that the band brought forth. Mr. Gay was an enormous help in promoting spirit in the band. The chorus with all its experience is fast becoming a sophisticated musical group. With the addition of the Viking Voices, the chorus is destined to add to the scope of musical sound in our school. ,ww ,iw -'42 3 f -V 1 'E ,,,1 6 I S g-10 Il ml X A xbi fi p 'umm rerr l Nu? K-tgps . i J. Walker C Wescott