Williston High School - Willistonian Yearbook (Wilmington, NC)

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MATHEMATICS . . . CALCULATING DIVIDENDS LOR THE FUTURE Left to right axe: Miss Taylor, Mrs. Newsome, and Mr. Moore. All of the mathematical terms have a special meaning for the students who enrolled in a mathematics class. Students struggled diligently through algebra, geometry, and general math, but only the most industrious tackled the mathematical unknowns of advanced algebra and advanced math. Consumer Mathematics consists of a review of basic mathematical skills with special emphasis on practical application, common and decimal fractions, percentages, budgeting and taxes. Algebra One and Two covers equations, inequalities, graphs, exponents and roots, system of equations, complex numbers, and word problems. Geometry is normally required for college admission. It covers parallelism, congruence of line segments, angles and figures, ratio and proportion, and area and volume relationship. Advanced Mathematics includes determinants permutations and combinations, probability, the binomial theorem, mathematical and induction. 26

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MUSIC . . . DEPOSIT TODAY Music may be a study that prepares us for leisure or it may prepare us for a vocation as a music teacher or a professional musician. In accepting the purpose of educating us for leisure, the school has been obliged to consider music as a very important part of the program. The student may take Consumer Music which is designed to give all students a general under¬ standing of music. This course includes a study of the fundamentals of music, the musical instru¬ ments and the highlights of music history. Introductory Chorus is a training chorus for Sophomore boys and girls who have had sufficient background in music for participation in the performing groups. Chorus is a secondary performing group as well as serving as a training class leading to the advanced chorus. Advanced Chorus is the major performing vocal music group. Voice quality and ability to read music or to follow a part are of prime importance for entrance into groups. The Williston Band, which functions as a marching band, a dance band, and a concert band is vital to the various activities of the school. Left to right are: Mrs. O’Dell and Mr. Floyd, Music Instructors. Music Theory is designed for students desiring a broader knowledge of music. Elementary back¬ ground in music fundamentals is a prerequisite to this course and the student must secure the approval of the instructor before signing up. The Band class meets five days a week at a regular class period plus extra class drill three periods a week when necessary. This course is open to the most advanced students by audition and approval of the band director. The work of the band includes instruction in both marching and concert music. 28