Academy of the Holy Angels - Echoes Yearbook (Demarest, NJ)

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, 3 Using the overhead projector, Sister Vitoline clarifies a point for sophomores in geometry class. A three-fold objective underlies the Mathematics Pro- gram at Holy Angels: to achieve a deeper understanding of math as a logical disciplineg to unify the various branches which were formerly taught in isolationg and to utilize contemporary material on all grade levels. Freshmen study Algebra l, which gives them a strong foundation for subsequent courses they may elect. Plane Geometry is the required course for sophomores and juniors may elect either Algebra II or Business Math. Three courses are oifered to seniors: Refresher Math, Advanced Math, and AP Math. . We explore the intricacies of athematics. Members of the Advanced Placement Math course, Sue Gia- giari, Nancy Schaberg, Eileen McIntyre, Sandy Gioia, and Martha Chiccone ponder the solution to a calculus problem.

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Science sparks the spirit of Msearch and discoverf, ln a world which pivots around science and its inves- tigations, it is vital that students receive a solid founda- tion in the biological and physical sciences. The result of changes and innovations in the Department over the past few years has gelled the following program. Fresh- men now concentrate on the formation of the physical world and the use of matter and energy in a new course, General Physical Science. ln addition to the Modern Biology and B.S.C.S. biology course, twelve sophomores do advanced work as an experimental independent study group looking toward AP Biology. The mysteries of motion, optics, and electricity engross those juniors who elect the Physics course. Seniors who elect chemistry take either the traditional chemistry or Chem Study in which emphasis is on experimentation and laboratory work. Such courses, taken either separately or combined, furnish a strong scientific background for any Holy Angels' student. Physics is supplemented hy many experiments such as this collision two dimensions demonstrated by Alicia O'Connor and Kathy Zink. v Intently pouring NaOH, senior Peggy Nassauer prepares a titration during lah experiment. Sue Raffloer records the results of experimentation as Eileen Bannon and Jackie Oliveri examine specimens in Advanced Biology.

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Music and rt cultivate awareness and appreciation. Margaret Falk, Maryellen Sweeney, and Linda Righini discuss the various aspects of Stravinsky's work in Music Appreciation class. Freshmen await the starting note as Sister Helene prepares to lead a music class. 50 Art becomes a new dimension when seen as a reflec- tion of the civilization that produces it. Through thc required Art Appreciation course, sophomores gain an awareness of the role played by art in the history of mankind. Besides studying the history of art through the ages, girls apply this knowledge hy engaging in such interesting projects as creating jewelry and cosmetic cases in Egyptian design. The course also covers the basic fundamentals of color, line, texture, space, and form. In addition to the Art Appreciation course, students may elect a special course in Fine Arts where their apti- tudes and talents are developed. Fine Arts students sketch and do portrait work in pastels and charcoalg they work in water colors and oils and also engage in various crafts. In General Music, a four-year sequence, students on all levels participate in a variety of musical activities. Although a systematic presentation of theory and history of music is present, the core of the program is always the development of a varied basic song repertoire. In addition to the required General Music course, seniors may elect the Music Appreciation course which aims to develop the students' aesthetic awareness. This course develops in students an understanding of various musical periods in history. Discriminating listening constitutes'a major part of the course. Sophomores draw preliminary sketches for Egyptian styled jewelry, under the supervision of Mrs. Miller.