Wyomissing Area High School - Colophon Yearbook (Wyomissing, PA)

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being developed. The increased emphasis on aeronautics, rr like call constantly on basic Math. It is the purpose of the M Wyomissing High School to equip its ,students with the too challenge. This task is ably handled by Miss Brunner in Iunior in Senior High. The fundamentals of addition, subtraction, multipli carefully rounded out in seventh and eighth grades. Decimals tion, and practical application of basic mathematics are also Alegbra, which extends the field of arithmetic by usin and other symbols not previously employed, is taught in nin lass production, and the athematics department of ls necessary to meet this High and Mr. Brubaker cation and division are , interest, stock computa- incorporated. signed numbers, letters h grade. It has practical value and teaches expression of thoughts in quantitative terms. The Senior High Math course consists of a Second Sophomoresg Plane Geometry for Iuniorsg and Solid Geona each for one semester, for Seniors. An Advanced Math col Seniors. . . l The second course in Algebra covers a review of e furthers algebraic concepts, principals and techniques. The to prepare students for entrance into higher institutions an them after leaving school. Plane Geometry deals with the relation and properti Xl:,., 'I' V n............ ....x xv.. n v n I 1 Course in Algebra for etry and Trigonometry, urse is also available to l lementary Algebra and purpose of the course is d to fundamentally aid es of geometric Hgures. l

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The main purpose of introducing the school students to these two subjects is to help their minds become more keen and more aware of the political, economic, and social forces which reHect on their every day lives. It is their duty to understand to their best ability the topic which they have chosen to discuss with the public. Thorough knowledge is a primary factor in all cases, and a careful use of the English language is required. Criticism on the subject may be rendered, solution may be formulated, and questions may be aroused and open to unlimited thought, debate and discussion. The Guy Knowlton Sembower Oratorical Contest offers an opportunity to the students to select topic of their choice and elaborate on it. The pupils participating in this year's contest were Mary Ann Bealler, Myron Lunine, and Dorothy Holl. The contestants were judged on construction, presentation of their topic, dramatic effect and poise. Myron Lunine was awarded the first prize of five dollars, and Mary Ann Bealler the second prize of three dollars. Those participating in debate had the privilege of making visitation to various other schools. The pupils from Wyomissing were Madeleine Millet, Larry Chalmers, Richard Chambers, Ieannette Hettinger, Alice Youmans, and Richard Baumbach. WMA .sjfimufaferi preciaion The demand for Mathematics in todayls world is rapidly increasing. New in- ventions, depending upon Mathematics for operation or construction, are constantly DEBATE TEAM Srrond ruzv: Larry Chalmers. Richard Baumbach. Richard Chambers. First row: Jeannette Hettinger, Madeline Millet, Alice Youmans. i i

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It aids greatly in the developing of logical processes of reasoning and the forming of creative ability. Solid Geomerty or the geometry of three dimensions is invaluable in develop- ing perspective. It is closely related to plane geometry with the addition of depth and the development of the properties of points and lines in space. Trigonometry treats of the relationship between the angles and sides of a tri- angle. Trig is fundamental in surveying, construction, navigation and many other essential jobs. Advanced Math includes Elements of Aeronautics, basic math of aviation, navigation, also map making and reading. The use of the slide rule is also included in the course. cience- ource o .gnuenfiolw A thorough knowledge of the basic principles of science is absolutely essential in order to live harmoniously in this changing world. The chief ambition of the science department is to provide the student with a general understanding of these fundamental truths. Modern civilization is highly mechanized, as mechanical devices are founded upon scientific principles, the high school graduate must fully comprehend these basic truths to be able to cope with the present machine environment. The various science courses teach the pupil to reason scientifically, that is, Hrst to observe the facts, second experiment with these facts, and finally, as well as impor- tant, to draw a conclusion from the experiments. This mode of thought is especially applicable in a world Hooded with misleading propaganda. , F. Fencil, Science VV. N. Martin. Science t C