Oak Park and River Forest High School - Tabula Yearbook (Oak Park, IL)

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The Department of Biological Science Joseph McMenamin, Head Ross Aeby H. Keith Cady Nancy Dudding Charlotte Grant The purpose of the Biological Science Department, headed by Mr. McMenamin, is to give the student a better understanding of the science of living things and to break down superstitions and misunderstand¬ ings which are still prevalent today. The health course, Freshman Science, has a positive approach that gives students a rich background that will prove useful in later life. Students interested in more advanced work can take Biology and then go on to Zoology, the study of an imals, and Botany, the study of plants. Through the application of material presented by experienced teachers and augmented by a richly-correlated film program and extensive laboratory work, students gain a scientific attitude which is necessary in our mod¬ ern life. Chester Hansen Paul Hawk Margaret McKibben Rex Bill completes a Biology project. A. I. Means Louis Shrode J. Russell Storey !■: Miriam van Hoesen

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Emada Griswold Rita McGuane Dorothy Miller ■ Eva Pring James Siler Beatrice Soroka Jess Wagus Chari es Wall ace Violet Zielke The Foreign Language Department, headed by Miss Geller, has planned its course of study to include four years of each of four languages: French, Spanish, Latin, and German. The study of each language is planned to qive the students the necessary background to go on to more advanced language in college, to enjoy some of the liter¬ ature of the language, and, with the exception of Latin, to use and understand the spoken language. The foreign language courses include not only the basic grammar of the language, but also the literature, music, and customs that are associated with the language. In the school language publication, Linguapolitan, the students have an oppor¬ tunity to practice the fluency they have gained in each language and its associated culture. A [ 21 ]

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R. H. Gocker, Head R. L. McKinty The Department of Physical Science R. Emerson Park Ray Soliday James Verchota The Physical Sciences Department, headed by Mr. Gocker, is designed to accomplish three purposes. The first of these is to provide an understanding of the principles of science. The second is to lay a sound foundation for those who intend to pursue a career in the field of science. The third purpose is to develop the ability to do critical thinking. By teaching students not to jump to unwarranted conclusions, nor to accept baseless propaganda, the Physical Sciences Depart¬ ment helps to develop good citizens. R. W. Woline Chemistry students consider a weighty problem.