Wilkinsburg High School - Annual Yearbook (Wilkinsburg, PA)

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A. J. KING JANE E. ANDERSON FRANK W. BENTON JAMES T. loo Malhemalier J. F. POUNDS Mathemalics KENNETH D. TEDROW Geometry Algebra Geometry M ezlhematies MATHEMATICS The universality of mathematics becomes more and more apparent to the student as he sees its application in his daily work, whether counting for the Hi-Ways the units in his headlines to make a geometric figure, working out a page plan for the ANNUAL, counting calories for a well- balanced meal or any of the numerous tasks which may be listed even to the nth degree. That the student may add to his mathematical training, the school offers expert training in plane and solid geometry, algebra, and trigonometry. A student majoring in mathematics studies plane geometry his sophomore year, in the junior year he chooses between a full year of algebra or a half year of algebra and a half year of solid geometry, in the senior year he may elect trigonometry, solid geometry, or advanced algebra provided he has studied the proper prerequisites. 20

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IDA SUE MAY ADELIAIDE OTTAWAY VIRGINIA RAY English English English many friends and admirers. To be a master of one's language is an essential factor in onels success in life. The three main objects ofthe English courses are to educate the student to read well, to Write Well, and to speak well. During the sophomore year, the aim of the course is to broaden the pupil's mental experience by educat- ing him in the literature of other localities and of other times. He is trained to form his opinions concerning his reading material. ln the course of his junior year, the student's imaginative life is developed, and he becomes acquainted With the technique of certain types of literature, such as the novel, the short story, and the essay. Finally, as a Senior, he comes in contact with outstanding authors and he is trained to cultivate a taste for good reading. A thorough knowledge of our English language is essential in one's every-day lifeg he will find this knowledge to have both a practical and a cultural significance throughout his life. RUTH WISCHMEYER English ANN ABER English, Commerrial Geo ALICE D. MAGUIRE Ger man, English 19 ,

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1-f l SCIENCE Our science department prepares its students for a better understanding and appreciation of science. Our labratories are among the finest equipped labratories in western Pennsylvania. Here any student desiring scientific study is able to secure an excellent foundation in Zoology, botany, physics, and chemistry. A class in Zoology is available for the students interested in animal life. A study of plant life is made by students enrolled in a botany class. Physics is a study of physical changes in the life about us. It is avail- able for academic and technical students classified as juniors or seniors. Chemistry is another form of science in which instruction is given about how the facts of chemical changes may be investigated. This study is limited to the members ofthe senior class. ln our high school chemistry is the final step in the preparation of scientifically minded students for ad- vanced study in science. W. S. VVOODBURN Chemisfry C. D. JEFFREY Physif: CHARLES F. BECK, JR. EVELYN T. BROSTRUM HELEN CAMPBELL ROBERT C, HELMEOLD Chemistry Biology Biology Phyxicx 21