Tolleston High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Gary, IN)

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captivated students’ interest In the space age of today, a great amount of em- phasis is placed on the study of science and mathe- matics. Whether or not students intend to become scientists or mathematicians, Tolleston School's ad- ministrators feel that each student should have some background in these fields. To givo students the opportunity to be well versed in these fields Tolles- ton School's curriculum contains several courses in math and science. Algebra, general math, geometry, trigonometry, and advanced math are offered to students at Tolles- tonHigh School. In first-year algebra, students are ex- posed to basic algebraic formulas and rules. In geometry, students learned axioms, theorems, and proofs pertaining to geometric figures. Advanced algebra students delved deeply into a more detailed study of algebraic principles. In trigonometry, stu- dents studied the relations between the sides of angles of a triangle. Biology, bio-physical science, chemistry, and physics were the science courses offered at Tolleston this year. In biological study, students learn about plants, insects, and animals. In chemistry students learn about the chemical elements and their re- actions under certain conditions. Physics students apply scientific theories to matter, concerning its motions and physical changes. With this background in science and mathematics, students are prepared to face the challenges that college and the future offers. Future biologists study microscopic Ids with a gruat dual ot interest Chum is try studunU discover chemical reactions in the laboratory Physics students study electricity in the lab 19

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Science and math Mx. Goforth «hows three of his students how to solve the equation correctly. Pete and LeRoy seem determined to calculate the answer correctly. LeRoy finds the slide rule helpful in working his trigo- nometry problems. ie

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Social sciences make better citizens Mr. Barack points out th« western claims of the slates to his U. S. History students. Dr. Crane explains the definition of a word to a psychology student Government students learn the steps that a bill goes through before it becomes a law. Courses oflered in the social sciences included World History, U. S. History. World Geography, Psychology. Government, and Economics. Each of these courses stressed citizenship to the students. World History is the study of the history of the countries of the world down through the ages. This course enables students to understand more clearly the conditions of some countries today and how past history has affected their relations with other countries. U. S. History students became acquainted with the complete history of their country, and the many important documents of the United States. U. S. History students also kept up with current events by reading The Weekly News Review on Friday. World Geography students familiarized them- selves with the climates, products, areas, and populations of the countries of the world. Psych- ology students learned about human behavior. From the study of psychology, students were able to attain a better understanding of the people with whom they associate. Seniors take a semester of both Government and Economics. In Government classes the students study the major operations of the Federal Govern- ment and Indiana Government. In Economics classes the students studied how people make a living. 20