Saguaro High School - Sentinel Yearbook (Scottsdale, AZ)

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11: 1 A ,Q V fs. '33 -i' ...fix Walter S. Hoffman Karen Grassl Jane Bruner Sally A. Swanson Walter S. Hoffman-analysis, calculusg Dept. Headg taught eleven yearsg sponsors Mu Alpha Thetag B.S., M.S. lVl.A. jane Bnmer-algebra, basic math taught two yearsg B.A.Ed. Sally A. Swanson-basic math, geometryg taught five yearsg sponsors Spirit of Saguarog if ' F l , ffzzs- ,sale 2 - , B'A'Ed' Karen S GrasSl'mathematiCS3 Helping students with a smiling face, Mrs. Karen Grassl answers a typical geometry problem for taught Seven years? BS' one of her math students during class. Geometry is usually taken as a second year math course in preparation for Algebra ll-Trig, Analysis, and Calculus. Math Strives to Stress Logic with Skills Mr. Tom Hopkins explains the use of Venn Diagrams to his Algebra I class. Algebra is the branch of mathematics that has to do with quantity and the relations of numbers. The calculations are performed by means of letters and symbols. Algebra I is second after Basic Math in the chain of mathematics courses. It is taken by most freshmen and is followed by Geometry taken the next year. MATHEMATICS-165

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hu, 4K Tom Hopkins Maybelle Sessions John Anderson Albert Ferencz Joe Stevenson George Vemich Frank Griffitts Arnold Simmons Francis Chupp Mr. Walter Hoffman lectures on the principles of Analysis to one of his classes. To understand these principles, students must have two years of mathematics. 164-MATHEMATICS -rss., :sfg,:g,r.H:f's Miss Sally Swanson takes roll in her grade book before class starts. This year a new system of taking attendance was put into effect. Teachers sent in roll sheets every period instead of using the slips from last year. Tom Hopkins-algebra I, accelerated analysis, algebra Il, trigonometryg taught ten yearsg sponsors Interactg B.S., lVl.A. Albert Ferencz-algebra ll, trigonometry, geometry, taught eleven yearsg sponsors Sophomore Classg B.S., lVl.Ed. Frank E. Griffitts-mathematicsg taught eighteen yearsg sponsors Varsity Basketball, lVl.A. Maybelle Sessions-geometryg taught eighteen yearsg B.A., lVl.A. J oe H. Stevenson-mathematics, taught seventeen yearsg sponsors Boys, Freshmen and Varsity Tennisg B.S., lVl.A. Arnold Rip Simmons-mathematics, taught twelve years, Sponsors Track, Lettermants Club, Sophomore Class, J.V. Footballg B.S., M.S.T. john Anderson-mathematics, taught eight yearsg sponsors J.V. Footballg B.S., M.S.T. George Vemich-mathematics, taught eighteen yearsg sponsors Freshmen Class, B.S., M.S. Francis Chupp-basic math, geometry, taught six years, B.S. At Saguaro High School the Math Department considered mathematics more than just a study of numbers and daily assignments, but a way in which to make students think in logical patterns and to gain certain skills for later years. To increase stu dents, interests, the teachers individually tried different teaching methods. The department also field-tested two new text- books and added Algebra II-Trigonometry accelerated class for sophomores this year. Only one year of math is required for our students to graduate.

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Science Progress Influen ces Future Mr. Roger Stevens demonstrates through the use of diagrams one of the more difficult chemistry principles. On occasion group teaching was practiced by a few chemistry teachers. Richard Solem-geology, astronomyg Dept. Headg taught sixteen yearsg sponsors Science Cluhg B.S., lVl.A. Carey Wilcoxfphysicsg taught twelve yearsg sponsors Supervised Research Societyg A.B. Allen Gardnerehuman physiology, anatomyg taught thirteen yearsg B.S., MA. Dennis Stadel-scienceg taught two yearsg sponsors Freshman Basketball, Trackg B.S.. lVl.S. jim Roye-hiologyg taught nineteen yearsg sponsors Future Scientists of Americag B.S., Peace class, or you might end up like this guyf, says Mr. Richard Cherry, a student teacher for Dr. Roye. This year saw the arrival of many student teachers who received good experience in teaching Saguaro High School classes. lVl.N.S., Ed.D. Sandy Ruffinebiology, taught four yearsg sponsors Future Medical Studentsg B.A., lVl.A. gm Richard Solem Carey Wilcox Allen Gardner Dennis Stadel Jim Roye Sandy Ruffin 166-SCIENCE Mrs. Carey Wilcox instructs some students from one of her four physics classes on the idea of parallel vectors and resultant forces. Physics is offered to both juniors and seniors and it deals with the study of matter and energy.