South Side High School - Totem Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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Mathematicians Explore Realms Of Theorems, Number Discussing the solutions for finding the location of points and the size of spherical and conic solids is Mr. Paul Sidell, head of the Mathematics Department. Solid geometry students used theorems and corollaries in proving geometric concepts and in applying them to actual problems. 28

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Theories, Newton's Laws, Earth Formations, ' Yellows' As Mr. Robert Weber aids Rod Consalvo with his botany slide, the remainder of the class await their turn to ask questions about their projects. During lab periods, students make slides, examine plant cell structure, and draw sketches of what they observe. 27

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Systems, Functions In Geometry, Algebra, Trig Courses From proving the Pythagorean Theorem to adding col- lumns of figures, South Side students studied mathematics in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry classes. Mathematical con- cepts were presented and explained as to their logical accuracy. Pupils explored the realms of plane geometry with its basic logic and congruent triangles and loci. In solid geometry they probed deeper into the world of Euclid and areas of cubes and spheres. Any theorem or corollary which was used in formal proofs had to first be proved by the student. In the depths of advanced algebra, various teachers found their dedicated young engineers working on a set of prob- lems until the right solution for x was found. Trigonometry greeted the student with its problem of determining the re- lationship between the sides of a right triangle and its angles- Although confusing at first, the log tables soon became worn from use. Whether a pupil was proving a theorem or building a cylinder, he was better preparing himself for future ex- posure to mathematics. Besides being important in the fields of science, homemaking, and engineering, mathematics gives the students their first real challenge in the field of thinking. In retrospect, most South Siders who undertake many courses of mathematics look back and realize that these sub- jects over which they pondered and toiled consisted of a wealth of information and were tremendous media for learning to think and to approach a difficult situation in an organized manner. Working on his algebra assignment, Mike Comer uses the formula method ro solve a quadratic equation to find the value of X. If the sine of A equals the cosine of three A, then A equals 90-3 A, explain Kent Hagerman and Ron Martz to Mr. Richard Sage's fifth period trigonometry class. Trig students study the natural functions and use them to determine distances and the size of the sides and angles of triangles. 29