Thomas Carr Howe Community High School - Hilltopper Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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History Classes Teach Eager Students H. A. Kayler-Social Studies department head, Miriam Barnes, Philip Brown, Audrey DeVore, Don R. Evans, Laura Gaus. ' , Teachers must study as well as pupils. Mr. Stewart reviews a K V1 its isss -V chapter in Government for the discussions in his classes. HISTORY-FRONT ROW: L. Sugioka, D. J. Woodson, R. Rob- J. Ford, J. Anderson, C. Rayford. The club is sponsored by Mrs. bins, K, Denny, J, Srgckdgle, SECOND ROW: M, Krinhgpl D, DeVore who will be leaving Howe after a year of teaching to Kirk, L. Smith, D. Meyer. THIRD ROW: J. Barton, T. Thompson, TI'C1Vel with her husband in Europe. 28

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Math Challenging If 2y plus 2x equals 2xy, then what does x equal? First-year algebra students practice solving equations at the board. Mathematics is a vital part of Howe's academic program. For The new freshmen on The academic di- ploma, Algebra I is The required math course, other- wise General Mathematics is usually Taken. Other offered courses include Algebra ll, lll, and lV, Ge- ometry l and ll, Trigonometry, College Algebra, and Calculus. Outside-school math activities are carried on by The Subset Club. This club is specifically designed Tor The freshmen interested in mathematics. ln This club, participants are able To learn new concepts and con- notations of basic mathematic ideas. Mrs. Marie Wilcox heads The department. Mrs. Wilcox is director of The Tenth Summer lnsTiTuTe Tor Teachers of High School Mathematics. An author of tive math text books, she is listed in The National and International Who's Who. ln addition To These honor-s, Mrs. Wilcox has made speeches Throughout The United States. Howe is proud of her achievements. Aww Math Department head, Mrs. Wilcox, teaches advanced courses. Trigonometry, calculus, and college algebra are of- fered to advanced math students. SUBSET-FRONT ROW: C. Larson, M. Watkins, G. Coyle, K. Kraeszig, M. Keagy. SECOND ROW: M. Gluft, J. Quinones, T. Hudson, T. Holman. THIRD ROW: H. Gustin, K. Petri, D. Meyer, J. DeCoito, M. Abbott. FOURTH ROW: J. Aldrich, H. Potter, P. Bourne, D. Hartley, T. Amos, M. Clark.

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About The Past And The Present Events Dorotha E. Kirk, Mary L. McLane, Evan Mollenkopf, Emma T. Randall, James Stainbrook, David J. Stewart. sl oi' in The social studies department offers adventures into the past, present and future. Through World History courses students learn about our ancient civili- zations and cultures. ln U.S. History, pupils learn about our country's origin. Psychology, Government Economics, and Indiana History are also offered. The social studies department has organized many in- formative clubs, such as the History Club and the Cur- rent Affairs Club. These clubs meet twice a month. They conduct lively discussions on several subiects. Many guest speakers are invited to talk at club meetings, also. The Social Studies department indeed provides students with vital knowledge. CURRENT AFFAIRS-FRONT ROW: L. Kaufman, L. Jarrett, J. Quinones. SECOND ROW: C. Geelheod, S. Hine, M. Geel- hoed, D. Mather. Students keep informed through this club. Mrs. Barnes directs ci class in a discussion of the Far East. A student aids the group by writing on the blackboard.