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

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Mathematics The Order is Miss Thelma V. Brunner awaits the answer to an elementary algebra problem assigned for homework. Mr. Byron Hartman, a new science and math teacher, clarifies permutations and combinations for 1. Klein. With the aid of a new, enlarged slide rule, Mr. Clarence Weik can easily explain the instrument's operation to ninth grade students. I8 What's your question, Miss? Mr. H. Y. Brubaker demands of an inquisitive algebra student.

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I I 1 I Humanities teaching by examples. -HENRY BOLINGBROKE. The Social Studies course, a compulsory major in the high school curriculum, enables stu- dents to understand the complexities of con- temporary civilization. Seventh graders receive instruction in world history from Mr. Reitz, and learn important geo- graphical features of the world from Mr. Good- ling. In eighth grade, students acquire a general knowledge of the history of their country, also from Mr. Reitz. Freshmen are instructed in Pennsylvania history and civics by Mr. Geben- sleben, in which they learn the governmental functions of the state. Mrs. Schrack also teaches a ninth grade civics class this year. Sophomores are again exposed to world history, taught by Mr. Gebensleben, and juniors delve more deeply into American history, con- centrating on the Constitution, the Civil War, and the World Wars. As seniors, students are instructed by Mr. Shafer in a course concerned with Problems of Democracy. They explore such things as the organization and function of the Communist Party, education, presidential elec- tions, and local issues. A trip to the Court House is a traditional and interesting part of the course. Social Studies Mr. Reitz reviews homework questions in a junior high class as B. Coblentz, M. Horst, and B. Bankes listen attentively. Mr. Goodling seems to have asked L. Keller a Sophomores R. Sweet, N. Cvartner, N. Wademan, difficult question which V. Quereau, B. Cum- 1. Rothenberger, and W. Simmons appear entranced mings, and P. Miller are also reluctant to by Mr. CVs narration ofa history film. HHSWCY.

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Sciences Mathematics Hea-ven's first law. -ALEXANDER POPE. In order to establish a sound backgroundlfor college entrance each student is offered a varied pro- gram in mathematics. This course consists of arithmetic, algebra, plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, and calculus. This year, because of the emphasis placed on mathematics and science, Wyomissing has initiated an accelerated course in which plane and solid geometry are incorporated into the eleventh grade curriculum so that trigonometry and calculus may be elected in the senior year. The seventh and eighth grades, taught by Miss Brunner, are drilled in the development of skills and accuracy in fundamentals. Various shortcuts as well as first steps in algebra and geometry are introduced. First year algebra under the direction of Mr. Weik, is taught to the ninth grade students. Second year algebra, taught by Mr. Brubaker, instructs tenth graders in solving equations, square roots, and factoring. Great emphasis is placed upon independent and spontaneous thinking. The eleventh grade develops a skill in logical thinking through the study of plane and solid geometry. The senior course, under the instruction of Mr. Hartman, is two-fold. The first semester of work deals with trigonometric calcu- lations and the other with solid geometric figures. Calculus will be taught next year. This course pro- vides a strong foundation for students who wish to continue mathematics in college. Also offered to seniors is a math review course to prepare them for College Board Examinations and an advanced algebra course for those who wish to continue study of this subject. l Aw, you shouldnit have done Look under 594 in the Miss Brunner examines a it, Mr. Brubaker grins as he ac- seventh column, says Mr. newspaper article which shows cepts a birthday cake from sen- Hartman as he drills the the practical use of percentages iors M. Rea and S. Pierce. trigonometry class in the use to her eighth graders. of logarithms. l 9