Peoria High School - Crest Yearbook (Peoria, IL)

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MARTIN BIELEMA JOHN DEAL Rum HIGGINS DEE LARUE JOYCE LINDSTROM Geometry Algebra, Math Algebra, Geometry Algebra, Geometry Algebra UNDERSTANDING A GEOMETRY assignment sometimes requires extra assistance from Mr. B. Math Department Peoria High presented a math depart- ment which was designed for both accel- l erated and remedial students, Everything from general math to college level courses 1 were offered. The freshman took the gen- eral math coIIrse or first year algebra in an excelled, regular, or remedial class. Ceo- metry was the next step after algebra. En- riched elasses used slide rules and went in- to some solid geometry. The geometry classes were going through the transitional period between the old-type math and the new, modern math. If the student wished to take more math after geometry, he en- rolled in a second year algebra class. This course was completely modern under the SMSC program. The enriched algebra class spent time studying college algebra also. Other college courses offered besides algebra were ealculas, analytic geometry, MR, O'TOOLE COMMENTS on the slide rule. Page 28

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joe MONTGOMERY HGNRY STE ING JOSEPH SOMMER Biology ogy, Che s Biology M 1 fl! Take Advaiifiiril Science Courses made possible the offering of the second year classes. Every hour each lab and lec- ture room was filled to capacity. Eight teachers composed the faculty of the science department. One new teacher, Mr. Appel, was added. Traveling was an interest of many of these teachers. Bird study, gardening, hunting, and fishing al- so rated as favorite pastimes. Many of these avocations leaned towards the held of science. Some of these faculty members previous science teachers were the only requirements for participation in one of these two hour classes. ln all of the science courses, excluding the advanced ones, en- riched classes could be taken. Going deep- er into research, more knowledge, other than that from the book, was gained. More experiments were performed, and detailed lectures were given. Extra research, and more homework was assigned. Students were encouraged to use their originality in creating projects for the Peoria County were advisors to different clubs and or- Student Science Fair. These projects were ganizations. Mr. Stepping was head of the designed during free periods and at home. Senior National Honor Society and the The pupils who participated in the enrich- ticket sales while Mr. Fluegel advised the ed classes of basic courses often took the CREST editorial staff and organized the Quill and Scroll. Miss Kinhofer counseled the Pre-Med Club, and Mr. Horst advo' cated the Science Club. advanced courses during their senior year, Three years ago the new science wing was added, and this expansion of facilities MR FINK COMMENTS on a new weather device IN THE PHYSICS lab Dave Butterfield assists Mr. Horst in explaining the use of the Tesla Coil to the class J l i Page 27

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Mndernizes and trigonometry. These advanced classes used the traditional-type math instead of the modern form. Eight teachers guided the students in their efforts. Much of their time was also spent advising school organizations. Mr. Higgins met with the Student Council members while Mr. Peplow headed the Committee of Forty. The junior National Honor Society was sponsored by Mrs. LaRue. Mr, Deal coached the tennis team. All the teachers had hobbies which were somewhat similar. Mr. Bielema was a golf enthusiast and could be seen hurriedly leaving after school to the golf course. Mr. O1Toole, Mr. Peplow, and Mr. Deal en- joyed anything connected with sports. Mrs. LaRue and Mrs. Lindstrom shared the avocation of sewing. 'lemg the students realize their mistczkesf Mas. UNDSTRQM EXPLAINS CI quiz prob. LETS DO OUR own work, says Mr. Higgins to juniors Stcvc Lev and Jim Vcrgon, ELIGENE O'TooLE WALTER PEPLOW JOHN VAN DEVENTER Algebra, Counselor Algebra Advanced Math Page 29