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

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Math Department The Howe Math Department wel- comed two new members to their staff, Miss Alice Pun-is and Miss Roxy Wat- son. New materials are being tried in three classes of General Math 1 and 2. Howe was one of the few public schools selected for this program. A new teach- ing system, also being tried in the four- teen algebra classes, is a semi-individ- ualized method. Overall, the Howe math department has done a good job. Nearly 1300 students are presently en- rolled in various math classes within the department.

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Science Department The Howe Science Department has undergone a great change in the past year. Not only has it initiated new courses, but is is becoming a depart- ment where students are allowed to work on their own and work at their own speed. Many classes, especially those in chemistry, are allowed to do so. This new method seemed to work well for the students really enjoyed class. A. Mr. Jessup helps students understand their worksheets. B. Physics students work together on experiments. C. Science seminar includes honor students Patty Allen, Jim Trees, Jeff Welch, Debbie Smith, Warren Dickenson, Richard Cor- raan, and Randy Clinard. D. Earth science class takes notes oyi another exciting educa- tional film. E. Biohgy students observe a live turtle. F. Sophomores make up a geometry test. G. Mitchell Cox listens attentively to his Math teacher. H. A final requires a concentrated effort by this student. I. Mrs. Paulin aids students with their homework. J. Jim Brown struggles to do his best on an Algebra 3 test.

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stLtsTpLt ;nTIf;ra: ' :a?tS Social studies Department success of the English oriented history classes. American Studies began in the 1973-74 school year and combines U.S. History and English, giving the stu- dents credit in both classes. World Studies also has the same advantage of double credit. The main event of the 1974-75 year was, of course, the mock elections. Stu- dents are organized into precincts, dis- tricts, and counties. These groups are then organized into two parties, the Nationalists and the Federalists. The students themselves campaign and vote as in a regular national election. Students and teacher alike enjoy their history classes during this month-long break in routine. A. Mr. Spears discusses a topic with stitdents in his Is- sues and Values class. B. Being a dedicated Nationalist, Cathy McAtee makes a sign to support her party. C. Students participate in a discussion during a Social Studit D. American Studies class caught in action E. Andrea Parry debates a subject with fellow students.