Plainfield High School - Silhouettes Yearbook (Plainfield, IN)

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Mathematicians Calculate and Construct With the large model slide rule, Jim Gentry and Pam Downey illustrate the solution of a problem. PHS realizes the challenge of our space-age and offers a complete program of mathe- matics. Armed with slide rule and protrac- tor, logarithm charts and formulas, PHS'ers determinedly set out to meet this challenge. By conquering the Py- thagorean theorem and logs, they are acquiring a logic and reasoning vital to our world. Plane Geometry, which deals with plane figures, teaches students to rea- son with basic physical relationships. Algebra II completes the Algebra I course, and constructs a basis for further math. Trigonometry incor- porates the fundaments of and correlations between parts of the tri- angle, and College Algebra prepares students for college math. In the future, PHS plans to expand its math program and add even more advanced courses in its curriculum. PHS realizes today's challenge and meets it. Plane geometry is the study of the surfaces of various polygons. These students examine embroidered designs of figures and the plane surfaces of geometric solids. 26

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These girls in home economics are about to enjoy a meal they have prepared. Business, Homemaking, and Engineering The aim of the vocational arts de- partment at PHS is to present valuable courses for career stu- dents . The detailed sketching in drafting and the perfection in wood shop train students for a useful future. PHS has future plans to construct even better facilities for the ever growing industrial arts department. Practicing the uses of sewing, cook- ing, and designing, the girls at PHS are furthering their knowledge of domestic skills. After they have completed their home economics courses, these girls will know the fundamentals for provid- ing a good home life. At their drawing tables, drafting students con- centrate on doing sketches accurately and neatly. 25

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Scientific Minds Seek Natural Wonders Physics students use the Wimshurst machine to generate static electricity. This world is a hyper-scientific one. The space-race and many other research programs are being conducted at a break-neck pace. It is a world in dire need of young people with a sound scientific knowledge and ability. PHS acknowledges this need by pro- viding qualified teachers and extensive laboratory equipment, thus giving PHS'ers the opportunity to gain a firm foundation in the science field. PHS offers the physical, biological, and chemical sciences in its organized, well-rounded science program, which offers students a preparation for living and working in this scientific age. Expansion is in the future for this department, too. PHS is constantly ex- panding to keep up with and meet the demands of the scientifically-minded world of today. Brent Bowman explains the atomic structure of a molecule to the chemistry class. 27