Tolleston High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Gary, IN)

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Math Builds New A e i. 7 ' ' .Ill X Mr. Cavanaugh supervises, while Ioan Kxsylia bxsects a rss'-we , N? triangle. '. ,.z J Solving graph problems is easy for these Advanced Algebra students. As one of the three R's 'Rithmetic, or Mathematics as it is better known, is a basic and important study for all Tolleston students. Our general math classes learn the general rules and necessary fundamentals for work- ing everyday problems. In Algebra, Geome- try, and Trig. students learn advanced and specialized procedures for working problems involving graphs, equations, spheres, and right triangles. Mathematics is a foundation for our society, with an increased knowledge of it we are able to further ourselves and our country. lim Lynch tackles a hard trigonometry problem. Algebra students find graphing an interesting field.

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uture eeretaries Receive Training Marilyn Montorsi and Iames Gholston show their ability to Ianice Doborowsky explains bookkeeping cycle to Frank solve Commercial Math problems. For every student interested in a business career, courses in shorthand, typing, bookkeeping, and business math are offered. Each subject trains students to become competent busi- ness personnel and responsible citi- zens. Essig, Mardell Davis, and Robert Holden. Mrs. Leek dictates to the tuture secretaries ot America First year typing class eagerly begins assignment. 6, in if

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cienee nfolds Nature as Secrets Chemistry class is always a beehive of activity. Students interested in science can find a varied field of courses ranging from studies of plants and animals on the earth to the elements and chemicals which make up the earth. A good knowledge of science is very essential in this world of nuclear weapons and space missiles. The students at Tolleston real- ize this. Students of chemistry do everything from balancing equations to copying lab books while those in biology study the living side of science. Students interested in physics are able to learn the development of machines and the control of energies that help make our lives easier. Three future chemists work hard on a new exveriment M -y MW Working with grams and kilograms is quite different Biology always proves to be an interesting class. from working with the familiar ounces and pounds.