Whiting High School - Reflector Yearbook (Whiting, IN)

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MARTY SABOL FINDS the slide rule helpful as he attepmts to solve a difficult problem. of space and figures in space. Studying and inventing num-ber systems and working with relations and functions of points is the work done by the advanced algebra students. Senior math bases its foundation on calculus and trigonometry. This year WHS has provided a new and interesting course of mathematics, pre-algebra. This course helps to prepare students for their future plans in the college math curriculum. This well-balanced program of math helps to develop the thinking and reasoning ability of these students, and prepare them for their future vocations in this field. k between the appearances that two congruent figures can have. CHRIS RUMAN DISPLAYS her ability to graph a problem in senior math class. 29

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JOHN MAJDA'S PLEA for help on an algebra problem is heard by Tim Greskovich. DILIGENT IS THE WORD to describe David Keith’s effort in taking a math test. Figures take shape, new theories discussed Whiting High School offers many new facets in the interesting world of mathematics. There is an option in the curriculum enabling the students to decide the field they wish to enter, business or college. General business and business mathematics emphasize the principles of today’s new and everchanging business world. In these classes students calculate problems dealing with interest, per cent, bank notes, balancing and checking, and also discussing the changes that take place in the bank. First year algebra students learn how to substitute letters and symbols for numbers and how to solve quadratic equations, while the geometry enthusiasts deal with the theory CUT-OUT FIGURES AID geometry students in seeing the comparison 28

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Science department assists exploding future Although we aren’t always aware of it, science does play a major part in our everyday lives. With these thoughts in mind, the science department of WHS strives to better the world we live in. For those students interested in receiving answers for questions concerning chemical reactions, wave movements, and forces of gravity, Whiting High has provided physics and chemistry classes. Both classes have newly-built labs of their own with the abundant equipment needed to perform many thought-provoking experiments. Biology students are introduced to many different species of life. Some activities participated in by pupils are the dissection of frogs, earthworms, and clams, and the examination of bacteria under microscopes. Biology is the study of all plant and animal life, and is basic to other fields, such as scientific agriculture, pharmacy, and medicine. Such biological education is very advantageous in the future years of students. General science classes for the junior high level include many fundamentals of biology. The two courses are basically alike, but on different levels. Both courses educate pupils in the study of life. SANDRA JANIGA and Susan Curosh listen to Mr. Buckley explain the parts of the ear.