Taylor High School - Helio Yearbook (Kokomo, IN)

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NATN Taylor ' s mathematics department is one of the strongest in the county. Courses range from the basic high school math to the more sophisticated calculus. Algebra, geometry, algebra 3, trigonometry, college algebra, ana- lytic geometry, and calculus are taught by Mrs. Sue Deason. Mr. George Phares teaches algebra and high school math. Classes in geome- try and computer science are instruct- ed by Mrs. Carolyn Henry. Mr. Phil Spitler teaches algebra. Contrary to most opinions, if a student has a de- sire to learn any of these courses, the teaching staff can make learning rel- atively easy. Students with problems or in need of extra help can usually find a teacher who can give needed assistance before or after school. For the student who asks, When am I ever going to use math? there is a quick answer when college or every day life is faced. Even if a student doesn ' t use math skills every day, at least he has been taught skills needed to reason and work out problems more logically. The basic principles of math don ' t always have to apply to numbers. They can be used in any kind of reasoning. This is why math is so very important in a student ' s back- ground. Mathematics is a growing part of today ' s society. Taylor is keeping far ahead of the pace with the variety of courses offered in its math depart- ment. Brad Coon puts a simple half-page problem on the board (top left). Mr. Phares passes back the day ' s homework (left center). Mrs. Henry puts her sixth hour class to the limit with notes (bot- tom left). LAURA 1 12 Mathematics

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Classes offered in the art depart- ment at Taylor are not for just any- one. To be completely successful in some, special artistic ability is neces- sary. Being an A student in other classes is no guarantee of success in art. Having talent is the key. Art has played an important role in cultural development throughout history. Whether a student likes sculpturing, sketching, or participating in any oth- er form of art, Taylor has courses which help students build basic artis- tic skills and appreciate the aesthetic values. . Art is nol all painting. How is this for unusual? Jay Criss paints his whatever with some stuff. Fine Arts Ill

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' Bm©M BMir Bayliff is given ihe Englisli Award from Mr. Short as the faculty looks on. Honors Day is a day set aside for the outstanding students of Taylor High to be recognized. The heads of all departments present awards to the best students in that field. Students do not have to have the best grades in the class because awards can go to the most improved student or to one who aids his fellow classmates. Awards are also given for perfect attendance. Awards are presented only to those students who have earned the honor, and the faculty hopes that other stu- dents will try harder to follow the ex- amples of the honor students. The Taylor student bod salutes the student who goes the e.xlra dis- tance to get an award. Joe Wittig receives the Physical Education Avsard with great surprisi Honors ' Day 11 3