Wilburton High School - Diggers Yearbook (Wilburton, OK)

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With the help of modern equipment, math students are able to comprehend the complex theories and rules of mathematics. As students advance from jun- ior high to high school, they may enroll in courses involvi ng higher forms of math such as Algebra I, II, Geometry, and Trigonometry. For students interested in math as a career, high school courses form a firm foundation for future training in college. MODERN MATH COURSES are simplified by the use of visual aids. Junior high mathematics instructor, Charlene Corvin, finds that the base two number system is explained easily with use of a binary counter. mmm mathematics REVIEWING YESTER- DAY'S ASSIGNMENT; Joe Bob Green, in- structor of mathemat- ics, aids junior high students in understand- ing equations having numerous variables. General math courses in junior high school FUNCTIONS, QUADRATIC FORMULA, graphs, and linear equations; all part of the format for Donald Dustman's high school Algebra II class. Throughout the day. Dustman also instructs classes m geometry, trigonometry, and Algebra I. prepare students for principals, axioms, and concepts of advanced courses which they will encounter in high school. 23

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Instructors find that textbook material furnishes the basic facts needed in the classroom, but ex- perimentation in an actual laboratory atmo- sphere tends to give students a keener insight to- ward problems. Growing plants, bacteria cultures, distinct chem- ical odors, and individual projects comprise curriculum for General Science, Biology, Phy- sics, and Chemistry courses. science 22 INSTRUCTOR IN CHEMIS- TRY, Lionel Young, super- vises the work and exper- imentation of students en- rolled in first year chemis- try. Written reports are plan- ned in detail before actual experimentation begins. Exact measure, and careful planning assures successful results in finding solutions. DELVING FOR IDENTIFICA- TION of plants such as fern and moss is one phase of direction in the high school biology department. In- quiry, regarding a plant’s classification finds in- structor, Nancy Taylor, needing a close-up view. Microscopes also aid in studying varieties of local flora. DISTILLING SALT WATER to pure, drinkable water is a process explained and conducted in Leslie Russell’s junior high science course. Such experiments illustrate and clarify textbook material to students.

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music TRAINING BEGINS EARLY for students wishing to become members of the Wil- burton High School Band. Dee Hood, in- strumental music di- rector, counts a diffi- cult measure for two sixth grade trombone players. 24 VOCAL MUSIC INSTRUCTOR, Donnabelle Muncy, drills her girls’ chorus in the funda- mentals of music theory; preparing for dis- trict contest which warrants much hard work from both students and teacher. Preparation for competition on the field and inside the concert hall, public per- formances, and festivals; all add incentive to daily practice sessions of students in instrumental music. Accepting responsi- bility, these students combine their talents to form the Wilburton High School Band; winner of awards for outstanding per- formances. Students of vocal music learn the basic theories and forms of music through class- room lectures and demonstrations. During daily sessions, music students cover a wide variety of music styles ranging from classical compositions to tunes from pop- ular broadway musicals. Vocal music students also participate in spring contests, clinics, and festivals.