West Mecklenburg High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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Mr. Laye instructs students in the fundamentals of geometry. Mr. Charles E. Boone Algebra I, Business Math Mr. Reginald L. Laye Geometry Tennis Coach I V. Basketball Coach Miss Julia E. Martin Algebra I, II Mr. Ronald B. Patterson Business Math Track and Cross Country Coach I V. Football Coach Mr. Vance Schrum Algebra 1 1, Geometry Mrs. Rachel Shannon Algebra III, Senior Math Beta Club Advisor Advanced Courses Offered in Math Senior math is a college preparatory course. West ' s Mathematics Department offers train- ing for students who will continue their education in college and also for students who will end their formal education in high school. Such courses as business math, geometry, Alge- bra I, and Algebra II are taken by the majority of students as basic math courses. Algebra, besides being necessary background for further courses in mathematics, is helpful, along with business math, in solving practical problems. This year ' s geometry texts brought to all geometry students the concepts of solid geometry as natural sequels to those of plane geometry. These subjects are needed by all students in the formation of sound methods of rea- soning. Especially challenging math courses are college algebra and senior math, both of which are favorite courses of students planning to go to college. Col- lege algebra, an extension of Algebra II, is consid- ered by many colleges as one basis for advanced placement in mathematics. Senior math, which in- troduces trigonometry in the first semester and solid aeometry in the second semester, is a pre- requisite for all students interested in a career in science. Page 21

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In Chemistry I Dannie Milholland, Bil Cranford experiment in the laboratory. Birmingham, and Jeff Steve Byers and Johnny Hager learn an important phase of physics in laboratory experimentation. Biology I pupils study the body structure of the coelenterate hydra as part of their year ' s work. Biology I, Biology II, Chemistry I, physics, and senior science offer choices for the two science units required for graduation. Biology I enables the student to understand the relationship which exists between organisms in na- ture. Biology 1 1 is a course which probes more deeply into plant and animal life. Chemistry I teaches the student the fundamental concepts of general chemistry. A higher-level science course is high school phy- sics. It consists of units in mechanics, heat, sound, light, properties of matter, atomic physics, and nuclear physics. Senior science, offered only to seniors, teaches basic science. Students Choose From Five Science Courses Miss Geraldine I. Anderson Senior Science, Biology I Science Club Advisor Mrs. Annette G. Caudle Chemistry I, Biology I Science Club Advisor Mr. John P. Coulter, )r. Chemistry I Mrs. Betty L. Hunsucker Biology I, Physics Miss Margaret D. Walton Biology I, 1 1 Page 20

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Students Study World Conditions World history, United States history, geography, and economics and sociology comprise the Social Studies Department. Both world history and United States history are required for graduation from West. World history is a course combining the study of history and eco- nomics of many different countries, while United States history offers a more intense study of the United States. Economics and sociology is an elective social studies course. During first semester, a survey of the principles and problems of economics is made. Sec- ond semester utilizes such subjects as sociology, psychology, and political science. Geography, another elective, is not only a study of the geography of different countries, but also a study of the economic and social conditions of these same countries. Mr. Moseley explains the sociogram to his students as a part of their psychology course. Mr. Uriah S. Norwood Miss Janette A. Cox World History U. S. History Mr. Kenneth S. Moseley Psychology, World Geography, U. S. History Camera Club Advisor Head Basketball Coach Golf Coach U. S. History Pat Jackson listens as Mr. Norwood explains the heritage of our country. Mr. Clyde Peek U. S. History Physical Education Baseball Coach I.V. Football Coach Mr. Dean B. Westmoreland World History Page 22 Mr. Glenn G. Wilson World History Football Coach