Peoria High School - Crest Yearbook (Peoria, IL)

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Reasoning class learned to use the signs and symbols of algebra. This class was required ot anyone wishing to take geometry which was an intermed- iate course between tirst and sec- ond year algebra. The second year algebra class was taught on three levels with students ot the two higher levels taking a semester ot college algebra. Several additional courses were taught with the college-bound stu- dent and the math major in mind. These included calculus, analytic geometry, and trigonometry. ln- struction was at the college level, and college text books were used in all three courses, The benefit of these classes was to give the ex- ceptional math student a head start on his college program. EUGENE O'TOOLE RUDY l-UGG-INS lOl-IN VAN DEVENTER Algebra, Counseling Algebra, Trigonometry Advanced Math DOES THAT LOOK straight to you? a student asks Mrs. LaRue. JEAN HEPPNER USES a protracior to measure an angle. WALTER PEPLOW Algebra, Math Page 23

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Math Emphasizes System of Logical STUDENTS HlNT THAT class is almost over, but Mr. B. is oblivious. The diversified math department at Peoria High School instructed students at many different levels in the development of mathemati- cal skills. The general math class was designed for students Wishing to develop a comprehensive pro- ficiency in the fundamental mathe- matical processes. Once mastered, these skills provided the founda- tion for further study in the higher math courses. Peoria High continued to under- go a transition to the methods of the new math. This method aim- ed to build a logical system of math by requiring the students to prove and demonstrate concepts which Were accepted and applied without proof under the former system. Students of the first year algebra OH, YES, lT'S clear as mud. IOHN DEAL DEE LaRUE IOYCE LINDSTROM DON HAYTON MARTIN BILEMA Algebra, Math Geometry, Algebra Algebra, Geometry Math, Geometry Geometry, Algebra Page 22

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NEXT WE ADD some of this, and then ..., says Ron Epperly. New Equipment With increasing emphasis being placed on science, the PHS science department was kept up to date through the purchase of new textbooks, laboratory equipment, and audio-visual aids. The new equipment further en- hanced the effectiveness of the science wing, added to the school just a few years ago to give more laboratory and lecture space. The general science course was a thorough examina- tion of the basic principles and theories of science and provided a background for students wishing to study th-e more advanced courses. The class was updated through the use of a new textbook, Matter, Life and Energy by Herron and Palmer. Some freshmen, with the recommendation of their grade school science teacher and principal, were able to enroll immediately in the beginning biology class. This involved a study of both Zoology and botany. Be- ginning students were each issued lab equipment and soon were wielding the various instruments skillfully in the dissecting of grasshoppers and frogs. Through the purchase of new microscopes, enough were available so that each student could have his own. Several new models to aid the study of plant structure were also bought. ln addition, the science department acquired a new Bell and Howell l6mm. sound projector. CARL HORST TED FLUEGEL Physics Chemistry