Purcell High School - Cavalier Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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24 - SCIENCE -MATHEMATICS - LANGUAGE The aim of the Science Department is to widen the intellectual horizons of the student through the study of the physical sciences. By means of expert mentation, observation and logical deduction the studenfs intellect is developed to a keen edge and the natural appeal of discovery is developed- AT LEFT, Bro. Leahy gives in- dividuai attention to his students' work in Physics. Meanwhile, Dave Bohmer holds an impromptu diSo cussion. ABOVE, Bro. Kollcr checks Russell Stoewds lab report in Chemistry.

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We of the Social Studies Department have been meeting regularly this year in order to teach. to the best advantage. the subjects in this field to the students. Courses of stud- ies in each division have been planned and printed. giving teaching plans. out- lines, study and Visual aids to all teachers in their fields of instruction in this department. At the very core of the curriculum, the Art Department ex- tends itself into almost every area of class and activity at Purcell. The four year program consists of an overall general art training including basic drawing, design, painting, lettering. Students are trained to think for themselves and to create from actual life situ- ations for which they have significant 01' even deep feeling. Above all, the students attempt at least, sincere work; but at best, work that expresses with strength the ideals and interpretations of a Catholic art leader.

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Through its instruc- tion in French and Span- ish during the Junior and Senior years, the Modern Language Department strives to guide its stu- dents to an intelligent ap- preciation of, and a rela- tive facility in, these languages. V 0 ca. 13 111a ry, grammar, and translation skills are ineulcated through a diversified pro- gram that challenges the student to master the ele- ments of the language. The Mathematics Department offers three general types of programs in an effort to provide all students with the mathematical background necessary for their role in life. At the present time, the programs are in the midst of a period of evolution. The faculty members are attempting to make each of the three programs more benehcial for the students, The Advanced Placement P-mg-rmm.., for the gifted and am- bitious student, offers an enriched program of traditional high school mathematics in an effort to prepare students for college calculus and other higher mathematics. The C 013-693 Preparatory Program prepares students f or college mathematics according to the more traditional pattern. The Practical Mathew tics Program- is intended to equip stu- dents to solve satisfactorily problems of life requiring a mathe- matical background. Students from the Mathematics Department participate in mathematics contests on the local, state,and national levels.