Belmont High School - Blueprint Yearbook (Belmont, MA)

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LET HIM STUDY THE MATHEMATICS.” Francis Bacon Then x = 36 . . . understand. Miss Struglia? The study of mathematics induces logical thinking. It also provides the student with a basis and a stimulus for further mathematical training. Regardless of the student’s vocational inclination, he will find the knowledge of mathematical processes invaluable in everyday finances. Belmont High School’s Math Department oilers courses as varied as the mathematical interest of its students. Programs of study include business mathematics. basic and intensive courses in geometry, algebra, and advanced placement calculus. Modern methods of teaching have resulted in enthusiasm on the part of the student body for further pursuit of the challenges which the science of mathematics olTers. This enthusiasm has been manifested in the formation of a math team composed of outstanding students of mathematics, who find the competitions both exciting and challenging. Each student, however, benefits from the training in logical thinking he obtains from the study of mathematics. Mr. Robert D. Sullivan Basketball: Golf Mr. Kdmund J. Burke Mrs. Nona F. Barrett Do you care to disagree? 17 Mr. Peter P. Cerasoli

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“IF A MAN’S WIT BE WANDERING Mr. David J. O'Connor Chairman of Math Department Math Team: Tennis Mr. Richard J. Davis Math Coordinator—Belmont Public Schools The name of the game is mathematics” . . . binomial expansion . . . setting up proofs . . . log tables . . . counting squares on graph paper—losing count . . . sin, cos, tan . . . the quadratic formula . . . direct and inverse proportions . . . I) = RT . . . adding long columns of numbers . . . How many pounds of 25C candy must be mixed bisecting an- gles . . . reviewing for Hoards with orange SAT books 16 Miss Lena A. Struglia liclmontian Club: Math Team

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“THE ORIGIN OF ALL SCIENCE Mr. Charles R. Holbrook Biology I and II Mr. I.eon K. Hamel Chemistry 2KCI0. -f 2KCI 30.t . . . broken test tubes . . . dissecting frogs . . . memorizing the periodic table . . . Kingdom-Phylum-Species . . . AuH.O ... V = DP . . . percentage of error . . . vectors . . . lab aprons . . . protective goggles . . . PSSC . . . Modern Chemistry . . . slide rules . . . analytical balances . . . making your own slides. Mr. William T. Cowing Chemistry; Chairman of the Science Department Mr. Albert R. Clish Biology; General Physics; Science Club 18