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

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The Mathematics Program at Holy Angels pro- vides students With an academic challenge as well as a solid foundation in college preparatory math. Freshmen begin their required three-year math sequence by exploring the intricacies of Algebra I. Sophomores study Plane Geometry, as juniors pursue either a standard course in Algebra II, or an elective Business Math. Seniors preparing for a college math course often choose Pre-Calculusg others take Refresher Math in preparation for the college board exams. The joy of getting the right answer to a math problem! Kathy Zink, Eileen Scanlan, and Mary Spillane enjoy the rare experience. A2 -1- B2 : C2, points out Diane DiMartini as Ruth Fattori uses the overhead projector to demonstrate the Pythagorean Theorem.

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Chemists Marianne Benzoni and Marie Chiarelli tackle a scientific problem. The Science Department is experimenting with a changing curriculum. This year some freshman groups and all sophomores studied biologyg the three courses offered were Traditional, Modem, and BSCS, the latter course based on comparative anatomy. A selected group of juniors took chem- istry in preparation for either a second year of chemistry or biology. Though not oiiered this year, physics will again be a science offering next year. This year seniors elected either Traditional Chemistry or Chem Study. In all science classes, lab work is supplemented by films produced by Bell Telephone and Shell Company. As a science field trip, the Department sponsored a trip to the New York Coliseum for the annual Flower Showg also under Department auspices, students attend- ed Open House at both Englewood and Holy Name Hospitals. Exploring the inner recesses of the crayfish, Deidre Shea examines tissue cells through a microscope. 50

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Improving their observation techniques in Art Appreciation class are sophomores Cclockwisej Mary Lou Clarkin, Mary Amoroso, Meredith Moran, Mary Dulligan, Maggie MacFarlane, and Joanne Schaeder. Beatles Bach and Beethovan albums capture the interest of Music M Appreciation students Maureen Marotta, Maryann French and MWMJZJ The Art lab is one of the most interesting areas in the school. Sophomores study the required Art Appreciation course, gaining an awareness of the role played by art through the ages. The course covers the basic fundamentals of color, line, tex- ture, space and form. In addition to the Art Ap- preciation course, students may elect a course in Fine Arts. Students in this course 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 required four-year se- quence, students on all levels participate in a variety of musical activities. Although a system- atic 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 this required course, seniors may elect the Music Appreciation course which aims to develop the students' aesthetic awareness. The course outlines the various musical periods in his- tory. Discriminating listening constitutes a major part of the course. Mary Pat Rendine.