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

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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

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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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Waiting for the duplicator to finish making copies of her practice business stencil for class is stenographic student Joyce Barve. Department Conforms To Conforming to the changing needs of business has been the aim of the forty-two-year-old Business Department. As new machines and methods have been introduced to the busi- ness world, the department has adapted its program to them. Clerical and stenographic students were able to increase their typing speed after practice on the several IBM electric type- writers added to the department this year. To strive toward better business relationships, the business law student studied the principles of contracts. Meanwhile, the general branch students received an over-all view of busi- ness- Studying the principles of retail salesmanship and applying these principles to selling in the retail stores dur- ing regular days and sale. 'lays proved to be a unique chal- lenge to the merchandising student- Similarly, the marketing student pondered over consumer problems. Stenographic students faced the problems of learning how to spell more efficiently, how to type business forms, and how to operate business machines. During their senior year, the students in the clerical and stenographic branches took part in the nation-wide spell- ing and mathematics tests. Thus, this program, including drill work and actual business contacts along with text study, has better prepared the students for careers as clerks, secretaries, stenographers, business consultants, and business executives. Mr. Robert Kelly explains the complexity of shoe construction to his marketing students during an informal discussion. Mr. Ernest Walker dictates to Marcia Leath during the second period shorthand class, as Cherylene Nahrwold watches for mistakes. 30