Tolleston High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Gary, IN)

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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

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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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Students today—secretaries tomorrow Tolleston School offers a complete four-year program in business. Among the courses offered are Bookkeeping, General Business, Typing I and II, Shorthand I and D, and Clerical Practice. Many of Tolleston's students were enrolled in these courses which attempted to prepare students for future careers in the business held. Each subject trained students to become compe- tent business personnel as well as responsible citizens. Most students began their business education with either General Business or Bookkeeping. Through these courses the students became acquainted with the accounting phase of busi- ness. In these courses the students learned that accuracy and neatness were requirements for success in the business field. Typing students strived daily to increase the number of words that they could type in one minute and, at the same time, to decrease the number of errors. Typing students learned the importance of speed and accuracy in typinq. Advanced business students worked untir- ingly to prepare themselves for secretarial work. Being proficient in shorthand and clerical practice, students became assured of their ability to handle secretarial work. Many business students signed up with the cooperative program which enabled students to go to school half a day and to work the rest of the day in their chosen fields.