Andrean High School - Decussata Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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On a scale of 1 to 10, the Mathematics Department rates a 12 for use of board space, chalk, and erasers. Perhaps no single department makes better use of overhead projectors and sheets of transparencies. The abstract concepts of mathematics begin to take shape in the students’ minds after repeated explanations, sample problems, and visual presentations. In three separate tracks designed to meet the students on their level of ability, Andrean students have the opportunity to progress from basic computation to algebra to geometry to trigonometry to the calculus. Skills and techniques learned here will be put to good use in everything from grocery shopping to nuclear physics. CENTER LEFT : Students pay close attention while Fr. Cylwicki uses the overhead projector to show examples of work in Calculus. CENTER RIGHT: Algebra I students learn early to recognize the difference of two squares in the factoring of polynomials. Rev. Edward Doser, C.S.B. Algebra I, Trigonometry, Analytic Geometry, Geometry Rev. Albert Cylwicki, C.S.B. Analytic Geometry, Calculus, Morality, Trigonometry Mr. Eugene Giorgio Math 10 Geometry 26 — Academics

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It’s a small world after all — just ask a Freshman biology student who has stared through a microscope for longer than five minutes. Or perhaps a Chemistry student would concur — all those itsy-bitsy molecules they think of constantly. Then again, maybe a Physical Science or Physics student would disagree — look how far the sunlight has to travel to reach our earth. Whatever way we look at it, the Science Department deals in the superlatives of life above and below the surface of things. To allow for greater initiative and creative research, Advanced Biology students this year were given one quarter to concentrate on the area of biology they chose. The student majoring in science at Andrean finds two four-year laboratory-oriented programs available — more than ample material to satisfy scientific curiosity. TOP: While Biology classes use dead frogs for dissection, the Advanced Biology class uses a live one to study its E.K.G. reading. CENTER LEFT: Mr. Floraday tries to clarify a Physics problem dealing with the effects of acceleration due to gravity on the path of a bullet. CENTER RIGHT: Miss Casas’ Biology class charts the many different possibil- ities of offspring after studying genotypes. Miss Helen Wirtz Chemistry, Physical Science Algebra I Academics — 25

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ss Gail Marich ometry « Mrs. Mary Mesterharm Algebra I General Math TOP: Understanding angles in Geometry is made easier by studying the dimensions and perspectives of an object. CENTER LEFT: Keeping up with Calculus class demands real concentration and effort for the students. CENTER RIGHT : Lots of board work, chalk, and mistakes are everyday components of Father Ward’s Algebra I class. Mrs. Mary Ann Mestrich Algebra II Geometry Rev. John Ward, C.S.B. Algebra I, II Academics — 27