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

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Chem Study students, Marcia Walcyk and Sheila Pearson make a compara- tive study of silver and copper ions and their relation to moles of elec- trons. Science classes spark interest in the unknown Are you sure you're supposed to cut the aontic vein?', asks Ellen Maw- hinney of Ellen Merletto as JoAnn Eliason holds the specimen secure in AP Biology. 48 The Science Department continued to expand its Held of ollerings. Sophomores study first year biology, and are aided in their explorations by I-ine lab facilities and ready access to the many natural sources of specimens in the campus lake area. Juniors may select Modern Chem- istry, Chem Study, or Physics. Seniors may also choose one of these courses, or they may select a second year of biology. Offered for the first time this year, the Advanced Placement Biology proved to be a most interesting and challenging course. Another Hrst for the De- partment Was the participation in the F airleigh Dickinson University Science Symposium. The Academy was represented by two juniors and two seniors with Ann Hibner as one of the few selectees from all secondary schools in the state to read a paper.

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Language classes stress familiarity with neighboringnatzons Young Americans are gradually becoming more World-and-language conscious, and HA,s Modern Language Department has undergone major changes. For the lirst time, a fourth year in French and Spanish was made an option, and both classes were filled. Literature is emphasized, with many audio-visual aids to supplement the course. Another innovation this year Was a four-day trip to Quebec for French students. Pledges were required of the girls at the outset to the effect that they would parlez seulement en francaisf and speak French they did, using the trial and error method. Laurentian Mountains provided a majestic background as they explored local restaurants and charming inhabitants. As for classical languages, ex- perimentation With introducing Latin in sophomore year has been abandoned in favor of the original pro- gram Which initiates students into the language as freshmen. The expanding language department is assuming increasing importance to the school, and to students. or gListos? 1Ya!-dice Hermana Concepta a las alumnos de espanol. Quebec est si beau au printemps! jiespere qu'on ne se perde pasll' says Cathy Sullivan to Barbara Reid and Pat Miney as they con- template the map for their Easter Trip.

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Mathematics courses in AHA range from Algebra I, in which Theresa Biasi and Joanne Carenza plot the graph for a simple linear equation, Math classes sharpen mental powers Senior Pre-Calculus, where a complex function is being graphed by Pat Karlson and Ann Hibner. tO... The Mathematics Department has planned an integrated three- year progression in college preparatory mathematics. Freshmen come to grips with simple equations in Algebra I, and sophomores covulate the equations with planar figures in Plane Geometry. Juniors may either continue the sequence With the study of polynominals and fundamental functions in Algebra Il, or they may select Business Mathematics. Seniors have the option of taking Mathematics IV, which includes a half year of trigonometry, or they may undertake a deeper study of trigonometry and analytic geometry in the Pre- Calculus course.