Our Lady Queen of Angels Seminary - Prep Yearbook (Mission Hills, CA)

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SCIENCE: The state of Knowing Sister Leo Francis, C.S.J. Algebra I. Computer Literacy, Cfiemistry, Physics Mrs. Cynttiis Jacques General Science, Biology. Laboratory Science As a seminarian once put it, Sci- ence is the device ttirougti whicti one broadens ttie mind. ' ' In tfie seminary, ttiis quote appropriately describes our extensive science department. Our science department consists of two main labs, one being specified for cfiemistry, the other for biology. Also there are smaller rooms which are used for the computer literacy class. The science department begins freshman year with physical and gen- eral science. As sophomores we be- come acquainted with the basic prin- ciples of biology. Here we learn more about the various parts of the body while working with specimens in the lab. In junior year, we study modern theories of chemistry in which much time is spent in experimentation through lab work. If we so choose, we may take physics in our senior year. This class deals with the relationships between matter and energy. It is through the sciences that we become more aware of the environment in which we live. This page is sponsored by the class of ' 88 24 Faculty Sr. Leo Francis is checking the progress made by her computer literacy students. Mrs. Jacques was a spectator as well as a player at the faculty-student volleyball game.

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At Queen of Angels, we are given the opportunity to learn an extra language ottier ttian Englishi and our own native languages. The foreign language department is a major part of the seminary curriculum. The two lan- guages available for study are Spanish and Latin. Spanish is taken by everyone in the first two years, during which Spanish grammar, vocabulary and colloquial expressions are introduced and practiced. During junior and senior years Spanish is taken by those students who are truly interested in the language. Those students put into practice all the knowledge they have acquired in reading, composition and dialogue. Latin is also offered to the third and fourth year stu- dents. In studying Latin, we increase our understanding of the English language. In the first year, vocabulary and grammar are stressed. Second year Latin requires a greater dedication in which a comprehensive under- standing of the language is achieved. 1. Sr. Gabriela shows several seniors from her Spanish class how to play Monopoly in Spanish. 2. Hanh Le seeks extra help from Sr. Ce- lia. 3. Sr. Celia and Sr. Gabriela walk along one another on their way to lunch. This page is sponsored by St. Joseph ' s Church (Long Beach) Faculty 23

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The Science of Numbers Mr. James Squires Geometry. Algebra II. Trigonometry, Analytic Geometry, Pre-Calculus Mr. James Squires is one of our illustrious teachers in the math department. Mr. Squires instructs the sophomores, juniors and seniors in Geometry. Algebra II. Trigonometry, and other higher math courses, re- spectively. In these subjects, he is highly regarded by his stu dents, and is considered the authority on them. Mr. Squires graduated from Colgate University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology in 1957. Soon after his graduation, he was drawn into the armed forces. He spent three years in the United States Ma- rine Corps, and was discharged In 1960. Following his years in the Marines, Mr. Squires taught for fifteen years in the Syracuse and the New York public school systesm. There, he not only taught mathematic courses but was also the track coach. After his years as a public school instructor, he took five years off and became a security guard, making use of his Marine training abilities. After his five year break as a security guard, he decided to resume his teaching career. In September 1981. he teamed up with the faculty of Queen of Angels. Mr. Squires is much appreciated at the seminary for not only teaching his students but also invoking a bit of humor into the classroom. He is an integral part of the seminary family and the faculty. 1. few words of wisdom Mr. Squires gives Dan Reinke a before the race on Mary ' s Day. 2. Mr. Squires discusses the test results to his senior stu- dents. This page Is sponsored by Christopher Lopez Faculty 25