Prospect High School - Crest Yearbook (Mount Prospect, IL)

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COOPERATED TO EDUCATE This year the Mathematics Department, headed by Mr. Edward Spacapan, introduced new teaching methods and materials to students. The science of mathematics contained the maior subiect divisions of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Modern Algebra I, the experimental study ot new number systems, was offered to the freshmen. Sopho- mores studied the more advanced mathematics of modern geometry in a course covering plane geom- etry, solid geometry, and co-ordinated geometry. Juniors continued to examine the basic logic of alge- bra in Advanced Algebra I. The teachers placed a special emphasis on the ability to visualize problems through graphing. Graphing also aided in visualiz- ing the functions of trigonometry. Finally, seniors who participated in the held of mathematics studied Advanced Algebra ll, a modern approach to begin- ning college algebra, In order to complete tour years ot high school math, accelerated seniors specialized in analytic geometry and calculus. Freshmen learned fundamentals of algebra by trial and error. MR, BOYD T. SAUM. Science Department. Slide Rule Club, Conces- sions. Northwestern University, B.S. MRS. ELLEN K. SMITH. Mu Alpha Theta. Western Illinois University, B.S. MR. EDWARD SPACAPAN. lChairmanJ. Northern Illinois University, B.S., M.S. ' MR. HENRY CARL SZYMANSKI. Freshman Basketball Coach, Frosh- Soph Tennis Coach. Northern Illinois University, B.S. MR. ALFRED A. UMBERGER. Investment Club. Northwestern University, B.S., M.A. MR. CARL T. UTH. Model Railroad Club, Slide Rule Club. University of Dayton, B.S., Northwestern University, M.A. MR. MILLARD L. YOUNT. National Honor Society. Eastern Illinois Uni- versity, 'B.Ed., State University of Iowa, M.S. MR. DAVID W. ZIEMEK. Freshman Football Coach, Wrestling Coach. Culver-Stockton College, B.A.g Northern Illinois University, M.S. Is '. l l l 5.5 illl MR. LARRY E. CHAPMAN. Computer Club, Freshman Baseball Coach. Mil- likin University, B.A. MR. JAMES E. GELHAAR. Bridge Club, Boy's Intramurals, Foreign Ex- change Program. illinois Wesleyan University, B.S. MISS HELEN T. McGUIGAN. Sub- Varsity Debate. Moorhead State Col- lege, B.S. MR. DONALD E. PURCELL. Mu Alpha Theta. Ball State Teacher's College, B.S., Notre Dame, M.S. Algebra ll students gained understanding through graphs. np... , gs? 2I

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MATH AND SCIENCE Lab sessions provided many opportunities for the amateur chemist. With the increasing emphasis on scientiic advance- ment in modern society, Prospect's Science Depart- ment instigated a new approach in the high school science curriculum. Last year's goal of increased lab- oratory work was extended with newly installed lab- oratory equipment in the physical and natural sci- ence robms. Under the guidance of the department chairman, Mr. Robert Kemman, the teaching curricu- lum was expanded to include courses concerning outer space. The BSCS biology laboratory course for freshmen, which dealt with the evolutionary aspects of biology, and the PSSC, a revised program for accelerated physics, were continued. Students were oltered chemistry, physics, earth science, and college preparatory courses in botany and zoology, as well as biology and physical science, the two science course units required for graduation. Finally, many new books were purchased for the Science Library to supplement classroom texts, science lectures, lab- oratory sessions, and visual aids. M-hh?-Nh? Experiments sometimes yielded surprising results. MR JAMES A. BAKER. Radio Club, Future Teachers of America. Northern Illinois University, B.Ed.g University of Illinois, M.S. MR. MERRILL J. CLARK. Biology Club, Ski Club. Northern lllinois Univer- sity, B.S.E.p Northwestern University, M.S. MR. RALPH J. FEHRENBACHER. Trattlc Court. University of Illinois, B.A., M.A. Not pictured. MR. ROY FORSYTHE. Physical Science Club. Murray State College, B.S., M.A. MR. MERRILL C. FRONEY. lllinois State Normal University, B.S., Northern Illinois University, M.S. MR. WILLIAM C. HOLT. William Jewel College, B.A., University of Wis- consin, M.S. MR. ROBERT C. KEMMAN. IChoirmanJ Northern Illinois University, B.S., Roosevelt College, M.A. MRS. MARIAN L. PAXTON. Folk Music Club. University of lllinois, B.S. MRS. AUDREY I. SANDERSON. Crest Staff Asst. Advisor. Graceland Col- lege, A.A., Iowa State University, B.S. MR. CHARLES P. SANDINE. Varsity Tennis Coach, Asst. Swimming Coach. lllinois State Normal University, B.S. MR. LOUIS E. SCHAIRER. Northern Illinois University, B.Agr.Ed., University ot lllinois, M.Ed. Not pictured. MR. GARY R. SEYMOUR. Varsity Club, Athletic Trainer. Eastern Illinois University, 'B.S.Ed. MR. DONOVAN C. WACHLIN. Ripon College, B.A., State University of South Dakota, M.A.

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The study of ancient architecture enriched the world history course. ' stinging - fn- A---gf? f 542 Iii sf Y --. D 4 ir- i X . 1 Ii I x r : .- ' ' N I it-'Ill - :fi .51 it if . I 5.1 Q 7 X A , Y 5 .J 'f 'w ' fi E ' I i, rr AVAI ,J-' f . il T J ' 'I ., -5 ' .1 I '- ' :rr I E . 2 '. .f Hg: t, ' ' Q rs- e I 41 - - MR. EARL W. BENOCHE. Sophomore Class Sponsor, Eastern Illi- nois University, B.S., University of Illinois, M.Ed. MR. NEAL TERRY BULLOCK. Social Science Club. Northwestern Missouri College, University of Arkansas. MR. WARREN A. COLLIER. Varsity Basketball Coach, Head Golf Coach. Eureka College, B.A., Colorado State College of Educa- tion, M.A. MR. DONALD R. HIPPLE. Sophomore Baseball Coach. Grinnell College, B.A., State University of Iowa, M.A. MR. JOHN WARREN McDOUGAL. Asst. Varsity Football Coach, Sophomore Basketball Coach. Evansville College, B.A. Univer- sity of Illinois, Ed. M. MR. ALEX J. SCHMIDT. Social Science Club. Northern Illinois University, B.S., M.S. Students acknowledged places where famous battles had taken place. THE POLITICS In the ever-changing world ot today it is important that America's future leaders have a knowledge and understand- ing of government and the relationship of government to oth- er nations ot the world. The goal ot the Social Science De- partment, headed by Miss Volz, was to stimulate interest, knowledge, and appreciation of the social, economic, and political aspects of the world. Discussions about the effects of past lite on present situations increased the meaning of studies in world history, American history, world geography, sociol- ogy, and current history. Junior classes stressed America's eventful past and rapid growth to the present. Through lec- tures, discussions, newspapers, and national magazines, stu- dents in all courses gained an appreciation of our cultural heritage and a greater understanding of the many people who have contributed to this heritage. Panels discussed current events that quickly evolved into history. ,lol ' MR. THOMAS EDWARD SHIRMANG. A' I Sophomore Football Coach, Wres- 2 I' Q as SA tling Coach. University ot Dubuque, B.s. I -i:'. r Miss ELIZABETH M. tizout. univer- Z ' sity of Chicago, B.A., M.A. MR. STEPHEN J. VOELZ. versity De- . v.,.c.7.., , bate. Loras College, B.A., Loyola University, M.A. MR. DONALD E. WILLIAMS. Varsity Football Coach, Asst. Track Coach, Evansville College, AB., Indiana Uni- , A . I ... 5, s - 1 f I I 7 '-Q , ' s'.'.,::L.. -X K I ff. - Y - . ' versity, M,S. Ziff '- '--- ---is 4- , -. ' C' 22