Williston Northampton School - Log Yearbook (Easthampton, MA)

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Accelerated Courses Speed Mathematics No one can deny that mathematics plays an important part in our na- tionis remarkable growth. The Willis- ton Mathematics Department, headed by Mr. Gebhard, concentrates this growth in the development of the mind. The Williston student is firmly indoctrinated with the concept of mathematical disciplinel' and em- ploys this realization in his further understanding of his complex world. In a subject where outstanding ability can be easily noted, the Willis- ton Math Department is especially helpful for advancing students. The Senior honor mathematics course is designed to complete Solid Geometry and Trigonometry in far less time than the regular Senior course, and students now can study elementary Calculus and Analytical Geometry. Mr. Gebhard has also added the new Algebraic concept of sets to this course. Honor students can study Algebra One and Two and Plane Geometry within two years. In his Upper Mid- dler year, a student can take the present Senior mathematics course consisting of Trigonometry, Solid Geometry, and Advanced Algebra. Algebra tests are given weekly by the Mathematics Department. Unlike many 1 It l L ff s3wfz ' other schools, VVilliston teaches two consecutive years of algebra before beginning plane geometry. Here Rick Hardenbergh concentrates on a quadratic equation. All able boys may take the optional advanced mathe- matics course given in the Senior year. He will then be able to do college mathematics and prepare for ad- vanced placement in his Senior year. In a world where mathematics is more and more becoming the yard- l stick of success and achievement, Williston offers a curriculum designed 1 so that every student may realize his l potential ability and receive the best possible college preparation. LOUIS GEBHARD, B.S. Head of Matlzematics Department Graduated Blair Academy, 1922, graduated Lafayette College, 1926, B.S.3 Sigma Nu Fraternity, graduate work, New York University, taught at St. Cecilia High, 1928- 19375 Hackensack High School, 1937-19455 Coach and Instructor of Physical Education at City College of New York, 1945-1947, Williston Academy Summer School, 1948-1961, elected to Williston, 1947. 26

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Exammahons final measure through . lack of NN' N occupied ,by examination teachers face THOMAS-ALBER'r KELLEY, ja., AB. o , c,cc English-1 5 ' do Director of Dramatic Club, AssistantfCoacl1 of Footbaill. Gradualed Newton High School, 1950 3 c graduated 'A Harvard College, A.B.,' 19545 Ulf S. CoaSt Guard 19545 1l958g taught at St. Johnfis School, Sanijuan, Puerto Rico? 1959-1960g' taught at Moses Brown School, Providence, Rhode Island, 1260119613 elected to Williston, 1961.i

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Mr. Carpenteras Middler Algebra I students follow his conducts a well-coordinated program beginning with lively classroom antics intently. Carpie's fast talking, finger- ueveryday arithmeticw in the eighth grade and ending snapping, and sporty sense of humor have entertained his with elementary calculus in the twelfth grade. students for nine years. The Mathematics Department HOMER M. CULVER, 1942, AB. Matlzematics Assistant Coach of Football, Assistant Coach of Track. Graduated Williston, 1942, University of lyiassachusetts, 1949, A.B., United States Army, 1943-1946, graduate study at University of Massachusetts, 1949-1950 and Summer Session, 1950, VVilliston Summer School, 1953- 1960, Reed College Summer Institute Scholarship, 1961, elected to Williston, 1952. DANIEL D. CARPENTER, A.B. Mathematics Assistant Coach of Football, Coach of Hockey, Coach of Baseball. Graduated South Kent School, 1941, University of Cin- cinnati, 1944, graduated Dartmouth, 1947, Psi U Fra- ternity, Dragon Senior Society, Navigator, United States Army Air Force, 1943-1945, Williston Academy Summer School, 1955-1961, elected to Williston, 1955. 27