Tell City High School - Sagittarius Yearbook (Tell City, IN)

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Everyone knows 2+2=4 but it is not common knowledge that the derivitive of f(x)=3x2+x+5x-‘ is 6x+l—5x-2. The math classes at TCHS teach the students every- thing from addition to derivatives in classes ranging from basic math to advanced calculus. Along the way Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Algebra, and Computer Program- ming are offered. Mathematics is taught not as an abstract system of formulas and theorms but as a vi- able science with practical appli- cations to everyday life. As our society becomes more technically orientated, everyone will have to have some knowledge of mathematics. The math depart- ment is teaching not only future engineers and computer program- mers but also future businessmen, lawyers, and the laborers. So no matter what the future plans of a students are, math classes play a part in their preparation. Working on graphing in Genera) Math class are D. Dickenson, T. Merkley, T. Williams. S. Maffia, J. Maffia, M. Reed, J. Holman, ). Cox. Above As the Iheorm is proved on the board, L. Beard checks to see where he made his mistake. Computer class is popular with today's students. Mr. Day checks Chris Bolin’s program. MATH 29

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Discover While some music fans were lis- tening to “Blinded Me With Science” (Dolby), others were studying science though at times it may have seemed blindingly hard. However, they persisted through basic physical science and contin- ued on to split an atom or disect a frog. Freshman intending on majoring in science began with Physical the World Science in which the basics of inor- ganic science was taught. Biology is offered the sophomore year and most students take this class as their required one year of science. Students wishing to continue with Physical sciences move on to chem- istry, physics, advanced chemistry, or astronomy. Those who preferred life science moved on to Advanced Biology or Horticulture. Disecting a rat is not pleasant, but Mr. Varner helps make it bearable for G. Hoagland and L. Freeman. Above Right: Putting a bug collection together is challenging because many insects look so much alike. Diane Carter labels some of the specimans. Center Right: Concentrating on their Physics assignments are P. We- ber. S. Mills, C. Borders. J. Evrard, R. Walling, D. Goffinet, and L. Dreyling. Right: Making an experiment work in Chemistry is often very confus- ing. Sometimes it is necessary to repeat it more than once. Lori Ward and Laura Freeman are hoping to be successful on the first try. 28 SCIENCE

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Above: Scanning the computer monitor, G. Ballman and M. Stowe work out their grammar assignment. Below: Giving study time to the end of the period to review mate- rial that was discussed is a usual habit of Mr. Waters. His second period class includes T. Theis, L. Putnam, F. Parker, B. Kline, N. Panned, E. [ones, C. Masterson, D. Hosier. S. Hildebrand, M. Frey, K. Foster and A. Etienne. In Speech class. P. Weber does a demonstration speech on differ- ent ties and the proper way to tie and wear them. English is mastered English classes involve much more than just sub- jects, verbs, and other grammatical aspects. Students are taught not only the proper way to use our lan- guage, but also are given an opportunity to learn how to best express themselves. Students write essays and papers in basic and advanced composition, thereby learning the proper way to prepare a research paper for college, a persuasion paper to argue their beliefs, or one of many other papers necessary for post-high school studies. In speech classes, students are given the opportunity to develop their oral skills. English classes at TCHS have begun using the most modern equipment ranging from computers to microfiche. Traditional studies still remain as students are taught the great authors of American, world, ancient mythology, and 20th century literature. The English Department at TCHS is educating students in the most important skill they will need: COMMUNI- CATION. 30 ENGLISH