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

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Q i...-F '. i o ,A .fuss Q'-ll: .5 .vgfjlqhgx ,t f v . I V ' nt' 'urls Sophomores in Mrs. Bowen's General Math ll class gather more knowledge of basic math fundamentals. New, Revised Textbooks Modernize Math A lbloroaeh New, modern approach textbooks for regular ninth grade algebra and eleventh grade regular and preprofessional advanced algebra were adopted by the Mathematics Depart- ment this year. Also revised was the tenth grade preprofes- sional plane and solid geometry course. The Mathematics Department this year had 2225 students enrolled in 81 classes. Its three-level program is designed to meet the needs of students of varying ability. Courses range from general mathematics to preprofessional analytic geometry. A slide rule homeroom at East Campus for math and science students and a West Campus Math Club are among the non-academic activities available. George Osbun heads the department at East Campus, and Lewis Mahoney assists at West Campus. 29 For some strange reason, intersecting circles and tangents amuse advanced algebra students Ralph Hunsinger. Tim Drew, and Pam Cramond. ,f-f'

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To Develop Understanding, Responsible Citizens Is Social Studies Goal fm! Social Studies is a fundamental area of instruction with two broad goals, the development of world understanding and responsible citizenship in a functioning democracy. The Social Studies Department, under the chairmanship of Mr. Fred Patterson, offers a variety of courses. A popular area of study, it includes 18 teachers, 84 classes, and approximately 2500 students enrolled in various phases of the curriculum. A new development this year is the reintroduction of Latin American history to the course ollerings. The most important aspect of the courses is the opportunity for students to express their own personal ideas and opinions. The encouragement of class participation and discussion is of value to the student in years to come. Students in Mr. Pottinger's first period World Civilization I class view a film strip. Oral reports by students are on tlze schedule every Friday in Miss H ildebrand's modern European history classes. si. To see how the economy stands, Pam Busbee, Arvin Kasparaitis, and Norman Hansen refer to Mr. Nickel's book.

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if.-ayfwefi.-Qt2-Keira, . - - - - M..-i.-. 1t1. ,,-., 1 . . p . .- . The head bone's connected to the neck bone . . . Pat Paakola and Jim Sherman study the effects of malnutrition in Mr. Tutton's biology class. Diane Chong peers into the fascinating world of microbes. Shark dissection permits advanced biology students to apply their knowledge. This year's Science offerings are far more extensive than ever. Much instructional area has been either added or improved. New physics and biology laboratories allow for additional units of study and provide the space needed for teaching the new physics course. The Science Department olfers a well rounded program for all interested students. Up to live years of science may be taken. Ad- vanced and regular biology and chemistry, physics, and physi- cal science are offered at East Campus. Courses at West are: general science, biology, and physical science. All chemis- try classes this year use a new approach to chemistry known as Chem Study. A background in science is important for general information as well as a preparation for college. 30