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

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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

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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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To Build A Brighter Future Mr. Jack Bustamante World History, Typing, Yearbook, European History Mr. Evan McGrath Music, Sciiola, American History, American Government We believe that in order to build a brighter future we must study from the past. Our social studies department is composed of classes in World History. American History. European History, American Government, and Economics. The freshmen take World History which is the study of the past events that have shaped the present existence of our world today. American History, taken by the juniors, traces the events which have shaped our nation. In senior year, we take European History, American Govern- ment, and Economics. The development of modern Europe is studied in European History. In studying American Govern- ment, we learn the laws, powers, and the various departments and agencies that make up our present United States Gov- ernment. Economics enables us to take an in-depth study of the production, dis- tribution, and consumption of wealth in the world. By the wide variety of classes, we learn from the past in order to build a brighter future. This page is sponsored by St. Clare Catholic Church 26 Faculty 1. l lr. Bustamante shares his love of art in the histor] classes he teaches. 2. Mr. r lcGrath shows his sportsmanship at the facul ty-student volleyball game.