Philo High School - Current Yearbook (Philo, OH)

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MATHEMATICS The math department is under the direction of Mr. Thompson and Mr. Lloyd. Mr. Thompson teaches Advanced Algebra — 4 students, Solid Geometry — 7 stu¬ dents, Trigonometry and Intermediate Algebra—13 students, and Algebra I—50 stu¬ dents Mr. Lloyd is in charge of Senior Math, Plane Geometry, Business Math, and Gene¬ ral Math. —Dave Sawyers Page Forty-Three

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I ENGLISH Four years of English are taught at Philo High School, three years required; under the direction of Miss Edna M. Forbes, Mrs. Byrdie Sharp and Miss Faye Powelson. Senior English, taught by Miss Forbes, consists of reading the classics and writing compositions and themes. This course is very helpful as an introduction to general college work. Junior English, under the supervision of Mrs. Sharp, includes grammar, literature, poetry (both classical and contemporary), and spelling-vocabulary combined. During the year “Hamlet” was read which made one of the four required book reports. Sophomore English Classes taught by Miss Forbes have studied grammar and read Silas Marner, Julius Caesar, short stories, and poetry. From two to six book reports are required, one being oral. Freshman English classes taught by Miss Powelson concentrate on grammar, liter¬ ature including Great Expectations, short stories and poetry. Four book reports are required one oral and Great Expectations. —Janet Wolfe Page Forty-Two —

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The science department, under the capable direction of Mr. Dilley and Mr. La- Bonte, consists of four courses. General Science, which is taught by Mr. LaBonte is a required course for ninety three freshmen. It deals with general information about practically all fields of science. Mr. Dilley teaches Biology, Physics, Senior Science and Chemistry. Physics and Chemistry are given on alternate years. The Biology department consists of twenty nine pupils, who are learning about the human body, the bodies of animals, and the structures of plants. The Physics department is made up of thirty five juniors and seniors, who are studying about the laws governing matter, electricity, sound, machines, and many other interesting things. Senior Science, which is being studied by nineteen juniors and seniors, has to do with more advanced generalized study of science. —Dana Dilley a Page Forty-Four