Whiting High School - Reflector Yearbook (Whiting, IN)

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Math Proves Essential in This Modern Age The Mathematics Department at Whiting High School offers a diversified program of courses, en- abling the student to choose a suitable vocation. Any student planning a college education should take freshman Algebra and Plane Geometry. These two courses will develop his thinking ability and introduce him to basic mathematical theorems. Those students anticipating a career in mathe- matics or engineering will take Advanced Alge- bra and Senior Math. The Algebra further de- velops the basic principles covered in the fresh- man and sophomore years, while the latter touches upon College Mathematics. For those who intend to follow a career in “Big Business” the Math Department offers General Business and Business Math. In Advanced Algebra Class Mr. Allen teaches Norb Shc- bish the use of the slide rule. Dennis Zclenkc looks on as Dennis Wozniczka works a trig- onometric problem in Advanced Math Class. ‘ - OOjC H5L Dave Cranford explains a formula in Business Math to Jean Szyjko. 24

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Ron Jcrcyk studies the structure of a flower stem under the microscope. Sophomores Cheryl Macko and Chuck Zondor identify leaves for their leaf collections in Biology. Sciences Satisfy Curiosity of Eager Students Mr. Pygman watches as general science students—Pat Campbell, Phyliss Jones, and Greg Scnchak —work on an experiment in the preparation of oxygen.

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Students Learn Importance of Social Studies Learning from Mr. Fowdy, civics teacher, what will be helpful after graduation are Michael Wayo and Nancy Stewart. In American History class Dennis Bondra discusses current events with Mrs. Marie Lcntvorsky, teacher. Social Studies curriculum consists of American History, World History, Civics, and Geography. The American History course covers the growth of America from the first settlement at Jamestown in 1607 to the closing of the Second World War in 1945. World History students study the advances of civ- ilization in all parts of the wrold from the prehistoric era to modern day. Government from the local to the national level is covered in the civics course. Geography is taught to familiarize the freshmen with the topography and fertility of the soil of the countries of the world as well as their general weather conditions.