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

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A. Mark Kiefer. junior, uses what many students at South are finding useful this year, a calculator. C. Computers and computer science, new to South this year, intrigue and puzzle Elaine Keller, junior. D. In his calculus class, Mr. Richard Sage helps clarify his lecture to the class with diaerams on the board. 29

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Computers Invade Math Dept. A. Paula Magley, sophomore, tries to pic- ture the graph displaying coordinate points to a geometric figure. B. Sophomores Alison Hewett and Rinda Sowards do not hesitate to request Mr. Mendenhall's help after the bell rings. C. Students complain of the algebra-trig class; however, the end results of the diffi- cult attempts are beneficial. The math department pro- vides a diversified selection of courses to meet the needs of most students. Algebra and Geometry are essential for fur- ther study of mathematics. For students interested in continuing the study of mathematics in col- lege. Trigonometry, Analytic Geometry, and Calculus are offered. This year, the age of computer technology has reached the South Side math department. Four computer terminals were installed in the math lab. South Side has become one of the many Fort Wayne area high schools to share the use of the central computer terminals which are located in the Fort Wayne Community Schools administration building. Computer Math is a new course offered to all math stu- dents. The class operates on an independent study basis in which students may work at their own pace and, if necessary, receive assistance from the instructor, Mr. Sage. The curric- ulum includes programming problems for levels of mathe- matical ability. 28

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Horizons Widen With Science A. Seniors Dave Cole and Greg Clark concentrate on an experiment in Mr. Richard Bussard's physics class. B. Students in the newly developed advanced chemistry class find the course challenging and enlightening. C. Junior Kathy Fuhrman stares into the microscope in order to get an accurate drawing of her plant specimen. D. Senior Carrie Hofherr and Sophomore Elda Pena observe Senior Denise Hall- gren examining plants at Fox Island. The Science department initi- ated a new course system this year. Students planning for col- lege need two years of high school chemistry. In response, the department added advanced chemistry and eliminated physi- cal science. Chemistry acquired a new look. Sophomores were able to take the course, and class sizes increased. Mr. George Davis, science, and Mr. David Griggs, Science Department head, used team teaching in the enlarged classes which met in the audito- rium. Advanced Chemistry pre- pared seniors for college. The course provided detail in the thermodynamics, kinetics, and organic chemistry. Seniors Bob Gevers and Kathy Wright enjoyed the course because of their interest in the field. Physics dealt with the study of matter and energy. Some stu- dents who took the course plan- ned careers in engineering or math. Junior Tony Zaderej said, I liked the teacher. He explained the problems so well. A field trip to Fox Island highlighted the year for the advanced biology class. The pur- pose of this trip is to see plant and animal life in its own envi- ronment. The department also offered earth science, applied life science and physical science. 30