Woodruff High School - Talisman Yearbook (Peoria, IL)

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W' al 'll lytlrulf' r .CN n-WN? 'rx 'f' s I ,- 3' X ' .KJ-Ext x x., 1 s X c I Msn ', Jim Gipson is illustrating to his General Science class how static electric is created by friction. ' Ken Walters, Paul Heintz, and Dave Karr are experimenting in generating hydrogen. Bill Bart and Steve Bibb experiment on the refraction of light by the use of various prisms and different lenses. DEPARTME T The Science Department centers its instruction around our universe, living things, and the human body, and health. These facts are coupled with an understanding of matter and the changes it undergoes, sources and types of energy and machines, and modern inventions. Opportunities are given for learning basic principles. As the student studies, he becomes familiar with the funda- mental laws that all living things reproduce their kind and are interdependent. Taught in the classrooms and partic- ularly advanced in chemistry and physics are the principles that all matter is composed of elements and that both energy and matter can be changed from one forrn to another. Of course there are numerous opportunities to learn basic skills. In all classes laboratory work gives the student a chance to use science equipment for experimentation and proof. Formulas, too, become practical tools for learn- ing as they are found necessary for the solution of problems. Most important are the attitudes and methods instilled in the minds of the students. Through these, they learn a practical method of solution for any problem in life and are taught to realize the importance of forming sound indi- vidual conclusions from careful observation and research.

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MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT To build bridges and highways, buildings, and automo- biles, to be an engineer, an architect, or a scientist, mathematics is basic, It is a means of understanding the world today, a tool for solving the problems of the present and for improving the conditions of the future. At Woodruff one year of mathematics is required of every student. There are three courses that do not require prior preparation: General math teaches and reviews the basic operations of arithmetic, and it is required of all freshmen who are not taking algebra. Algebra is recom- mended for all academic students and those preparing for any type of higher education. Senior mathematics is re- quired of all seniors who do not pass the minimum require- ments test in their junior year. It is mostly the reviewing of fundamentals. There are advanced courses in algebra, geometry, and trigometry for those students who are planning to go into a professional field. These courses introduce methods and procedures that will be needed in college. The mathematics department does other things besides work problems on paper. One of the most spectacular is decorating the Christmas tree with geometric stars. This department is also in charge of several charity projects-- collecting clothing and filling food baskets for the needy. Math students also enter their projects in state fair com- petition and enter themselves in test competition. DEPART E T Hope Davis and Barry Riggins are applying the theorem of Pythagoras in determining the diagonal ofa square. Looking at pictures through the stereoscope is an aid to understanding three-dimension figures in solid geometry as illustrated here by Richard Latvaitis, Gordon Pence, and Paul Phillips.

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Biology Linda Attebery, Jacqueline Lawrence, and Martin Hackett are studying the anatomy of the fish. Practical 1' - ,EJ . 9-'f'-F Science Judy Clanin, Dennis Storey, Karen Gordon, and Mark King are getting instruction in :X Es use of a surveying level. ,,,....a-.ww Physics Ellen Buttgen, Gretchen Schlosser, and Gary Grigg are generating steam to be used in finding the coef- ficient of linear expansion of certain medals. 4 y X Xe 444