Spingarn High School - L Esprit Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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Math Is the Root of All Science Spingarn's mathematics curriculum covers areas from basic arithmetic to advanced calculus, the aims of which are best summed up in one of the opening paragraphs from an SMSG text- The increasing contribution of mathematics to the culture of the modern world, as well as its importance as a vital part of scientific and humanistic education, has made it essential that mathematics in our schools be wellselected and taught. Our math department functions on such a noble and realistic ideal.

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MRS. BARBARA G. GALLOWAY Science B.A., Science, D.C. Teachers College, Wash., D.C., Morgan State College, Baltimore, Md., Univ. of Maryland, College Park, Md. Further Study, Science, Howard University, Washington, D.C. MRS. LEONA G. HUGULEY Biology B.S. Degree in Zoology at Howard University, also M.S. Degree in Zoology at Howard University, Wash., D.C. Sponsors: Greenhouse Club Science, directly or indirectly, has made man's life richer. It has been one of the greatest factors in helping him become more civilized. In helping him to harness the resources of the earth, it produces for him a better life. Miss Faggins aids her students in their preparation for an experiment.

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