Palmer High School - Terror Trail Yearbook (Colorado Springs, CO)

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Knowledge of Malhemalics ls Viral in Defense The mathematics department of C. S. H. S. encompasses the primary of all types of mathematics very thoroughly, starting with first year of ninth grade algebra, and junior algebra, and includ- ing plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry. No research scientist or structural designer could accomplish anything of value, nor could any bridge, airplane, boat, or any other engineering project be constructed Without the aid of the higher forms of math. The calculation of the trajectory of long-range pro- jectiles and of high-altitude bombs would be mere guesswork, in most cases impossibly so without the aid of mathematics. Even the building of houses would be difficult Without the aid of algebra. A There is also a course in business mathematics, which is a foundation for Knight theorizes on spherical triangles most of the clerical positions in an oHice. This is designed to provide for the mastery of the funda mental operations in arithmetic and their applications to the various problems in business transactions This course is followed by one in bookkeeping, which enables the students to obtain successful positions in the business world. STANDING-Anderson, Iames Mason: Anderson, Eugene L.: McPherson, W. S. MATHEMATICS SEATED-Ballinger, W.R.: Bateman, Mabel S.

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Scientists Needed ' for World of Tomorrow Davie plays around with Mr. Willis's electrolysis apparat body will always be useful in any profession. A nation's comfort depends a great deal on the geologist, and industries would be helpless without him. For it is the geologist, who, by studying the history and structure of the earth can help develop a na- tion's natural resources. The photography class of C. S. H. S. this year has proved itself a successful undertaking, as is shown by the hundreds of splendid pictures they took for the Terror Trail and other groups in the school. SCIE CE Willet R. Playing an important part in the nation's wel- fare, both in peace and in war, are two branches of Science-physics and chemistry. Vitally necessary to a country's defense are the products that are concocted in the test tubes and flasks found in a high school lab. Biology and physiology are two sciences known for their practical use. The study of the simple forms of life, or the learning of the complicated jobs performed by the human trip, H.: Davis, William E.: Stee1e,Will1a H. Gill, Audrey: Hedblom, E. E.: Willis, 3

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SOCIAL SCIENCE Votaw, L. D1 Iohnson, Lillian M4 Parsons, Ernestine: Felton, H. O. 16 Knowledge of the past is essential to Future citizens Through their history classes and text- books the history teachers of Colorado Springs High School are attempting to teach their pupils to be good patriotic citizens, By pointing out the great social, political, and economical mis- takes of the past, they are teaching us to be good citizens. By comparing the past errors to the present mistakes, the pupils can better understand and manage the immediate problems that arise in their civic, county, or national government. ln the sophomore classes European history is the subject which is delved into with an effort to determine the reasons for certain happenings in different European countries. It is this knowledge of events of the past which will help to make the world of to- morrow a better place in which to live. The senior history classes spend the entire year in studying American history, so that they may become better acquainted with the great men and events of our country. The inspiration furnished by the study of America's heroes and their beneiicent deeds is of incalculable value to the future Ameri- can citizen. One day a week in the senior history classes is devoted to Speech. Often panel discussions are held over the weekly current events paper, The American Observer. At times these discussions become very heated and are entered into by one and all with spirited conviction. During the last semester a major speech of ten to twenty minutes must be given. The subject may be any that pertains to social science and contributes informa- tion to the class. This speech consti- tutes the final examination for the course in Speech. Through this course in current events, the history students of C, S, H. S. become Well versed in World events, This part of the history class is invaluable to each student.