Wilkes Central High School - Green and Gold Yearbook (North Wilkesboro, NC)

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The science department of Wilkes Central is one of the most active in the school. Comprised of general science, biology, chemistry, physics, and senior science, it offers almost any type a student could desire. Through the various science courses students ac- quire knowledge which will give them an adequate back- ground for further study or for the every-day needs of life in the present century when science becomes more and more important to the average man. Under the guidance of five excellent teachers, our science department is growing constantly in size and importance. l l Members of the chemistry class take delight in the many helpful experiments in which they participate. SCIENCE. Page Ten What's this-salt in the physics class? No, iust another experiment performed by teacher and pupil. u

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MA THEMA TICS . f : 5 ' - '-'- -.f .ff-Q... . s ...bggggfx Q ...H -, K K . K .. K .k,fm:,i :.kk. . M Understanding algebraic principles such as the one found in this equation, prepares these students for advanced mathe- matics. During this era of increased interest in mathematics, Wilkes Central's Math Department is continually im- proving. The opportunities in this field of study range from a basic course in general mathematics to an ad- vanced study of solid geometry and trigonometry. As the courses are varied, so are their purposes: geometry increases reasoning ability, general math promotes an -.Si - ' X While thinking through this ancient application of a basic geometric theorem, this student is improving her reasoning ability. understanding of everyday arithmetic problems, algebra provides a foundation for all higher mathema- tics, solid geometry and trigonometry furnish college- bound Seniors with a sample of advanced math. This department does require a high caliber of work, but the results are rewarding. By applying this solid geometric principle, Mr. After studying general math for a year, these students are ready Brookshire is giving his college-bound seniors a sample to apply their knowledge of banking. of the higher mathematics. Page Nine

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COMMERCIAL Learning to operate the various business machines, duplicating for the school, learning and practicing clerical office procedures such as filing, and banking transactions- these make up the program of the Office Management class. Business students are trained in the operation of various business machines, duties of clerical workers, and personality and correct dress for business. Wilkes Central has many typists: during a day's time 80 typewriters 35 electric IBM and Royals and 45 manual Royals-are used by ap- proximately 462 students who make up two classes of Typing ll, seven classes of Typing l, and three classes of shorthand transcription. Students type all kinds of material: authentic office correspondence, manuscripts, bills of lading, tele- grams, production work, letters, cards, and envelopes, and, as many in the classes would tell you, those horrible timed writings and tabulat- ed reports. .Mg--G -f 2. Research . . . interviews . . . let- ters requesting material from re- cognized authorities and national associations . . . part-time work in the chosen field . . . hours of work -in class and out-culminating in a 2,000-word research paper and an oral report-all this is involved as thirty senior business students corre- late advanced bookkeeping, busi- ness English, and typing in an in- tensive study of the accounting sys- tems recommended for a selected business or organization. Page Eleven