Waukegan High School - Annual W Yearbook (Waukegan, IL)

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C. A. Jickling, Business Mathg Charles E. Melton, Plane Geometryg George VV. Osbun, Algebra, Plane Geometry, Director of Evening Schoolg Milton G. Thompson, General Math, Algebrag Mrs. Jane Weis, Algebra, Director of Testing. Boys and girls entering W.T.H.S. for the first time are able to select one of the four courses in mathematics in the ninth year. Algebra is offered to those whose ability and future outlook indicates that they should take it, general mathematics for those who need further growth in understanding of the basic concepts and improvement in the necessary skills, business mathematics for those who have strong intentions of following commercial work, and shop mathematics for those who need additional growth and review in ship problems. Following the ninth grade subjects, plane geometry and an additional course in shop mathematics is available. ln the last two years of high school, advanced algebra, solid geometry, plane trigonf 4 ometry, and college algebra are the elective sub' jects in mathematics. The beginners' and advanced slide rule clubs offer many opportunities for boys and girls to learn to solve many of the calculations in mathef matics through the wise use of the slide rule. Membership in the two clubs is open to any boy or girl attending W.T.H.S. Pupil and school owned slide rules are available. Present demands of the returning veteran is being met by adjusting the courses to his needs. We welcome the return of these boys to W.T.f HS. and are happy that they desire to increase their knowledge in the field of mathematics. AT LEFT: Miss Dady's Solid Geometry class featuring George Chandler explaining the lateral area of an octa- gonal pyramid.

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Math Courses Meet Post-War Needs OT many years ago, mathematics was commonly required of pupils throughout the major part of the high school course. ln W.T'.H.S., one year of mathematics is required in the ninth year, but anyone is able to elect three or more additional years of work in this field. The mathematics curriculum is designed to provide for the various requirements and abilities ol, those who need and desire mathematics for everyday use, for hroad cultural purposes, and for those who wish to prepare themselves in the various phases of engineering, Pictures above, left to right Walter Barczewski, Head of Department, Trigonometry, College Algebra, Advanced Algebra. Glenn Anderberg, Plane Geometry, Shop Math. F. P. Clymer, General Math, Algebra. Bess Dady, Solid Geometry, German. Florence Grady, Plane Geometry. Myrtle Greenleaf, General Math, Algebra.

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Courses Emphasize Art And Music HE first semester of this year Mrs. Frances H. Lund conducted four courses of study designated as Art 2Bf2A, Art 3Bf3A, Art 4B, and the Fine Arts division of the Orientation and SelffAppraisal Course includes both music and art. Its purpose is to give to all entering Freshmen a better understanding of the fields of music and art from the creative, appreciative and vocational view points. It also gives students an opportunity to discover Whether they have sufiicient native ability, talent, and interest in art and music to continue this work in the high school. Mrs. Lund retired at the middle of the year and her Work was taken up by Mr. Misunas. Art I and the Home Economics Art courses, taught by Miss McKinney may be elected by pupils whether or not they have any special artistic talent, but Art 2, Art 3, and Art 4 are planned for the further development of students who find they have some native ability or special interest in art. Students in the advanced classes are given an opportunity to choose some problems and study along their special lines of interest, such as commercial art, dress design, interior decoration, illustration and craft work. The art department has worked with other departments of the school on many school and community projects. Among these projects, the one which is perhaps most outstanding, was done at the request of the junior Red Cross. It was the painting of large wall hangings to be hung on the walls of some Army or Navy rehabilitation hospital. Mrs. Lund's third year art class chose as their subjects outdoor scenes depicf ing each month of the year. Original designs were also made and engraved on linof leum blocks to be printed on menu covers to be used on special holidays for the men in Army and Navy hospitals. MUSIC IS POPULAR AT W. T. H. S. HE music department has helped to make our school not only a place of study but also a place of enjoyment. Under the leadership of Qtto Graham, the W.T.H.S. Band has kept spirits high at all athletic events. Along with this achievement it has proven its musical ability by placing first in competition with other high school bands. The vocal music department under the direction of Karl Klauser offers to those inter' ested in opportunity to develop their talents in this special field. The workin both of these departments is represented in the activities section of this volume. 30