Savannah High School - Blue Jacket Yearbook (Savannah, GA)

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COMPETENT CALCULATORS That everything can be reduced to numbers has been stated. This may or may not be true. But, a statement which is very true is that which Mathematics states, without mathematics man cannot hope to advance sci- entifically.” As bold as this statement may appear, it certainly contains the golden Department element of truth. For without this queen of sciences,” as mathematics has been called, the wheels of our civiliza- tions would come to a grinding halt. In fact, without mathematics, there would be no wheels. Savannah High School offers several excellent courses in both business math and scientific” math, thus en- abling the interested to get well grounded in this subject. Mrs. Pauline McAlpin is shown below as she explains an algebraic equation to one of her Sophomore classes. Mrs. Walton Ruff, chairman of the Mathematics Department, is shown below pointing out the intricacies of a slide rule to Marion Throck- morton. 24

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CHRONOLOGICAL CURATORS The more Americans know of the rest of the world, the better they can understand the problems facing their world neighbors. But, it is not enough to know just that which lies outside of the boundaries of America. We must first understand ourselves. Being aware of how vital the istory social studies are, Savannah Department High offers the students courses which will give them a thorough knowledge of their country. By studying American His- tory, World History, Contemporary Problems, a new course instituted this year, and the various related social studies subjects, the student will have a vivid picture of his world. Only by understanding the problems which face pres- ent-day Americans and those which their ancestors faced can they hope to comprehend the place which America holds in the world and the way that she can better the world in which she lives. At right is Mrs. Angelina Hurst, teacher of the new course, Contem- porary Problems. Below, Miss Eva Dotson, along with two of her students, is looking over some art work done by her World History students. 23

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The math instructors take time out from their busy schedule to discuss new and better methods of teaching their subject. They are shown meeting in the room of Mrs. Walton Ruff, chairman of the depart- ment. They are seated, left to right: Mrs. Julia Wade, Miss Essie Gnann, Mrs. Marion Smith, Mrs. Ruff, Mrs. Pauline McAlpin. Stand- ing: Mrs. Cleo Howard, Mrs. Anne Cumbie, Mr. John Harllee, Mr. Clyde Wallace, Mr. James Grayson. 25