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

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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.

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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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Music ana'Art: channels to the ultimate Fine Arts student Pat Johnson creates in silence. The Music Department at HA offers a four-year program for all students. It at- tempts to integrate finer composers with contemporary musicians, allowing the girls themselves to select most of the latter offer- ings. Another goal is the development of each student,s vocal talents, and her ability to harmonize with a group. A Music Ap- preciation course is offered in senior year, and here also Elm-strips were utilized, al- though understandably the Kaudiov was stressed more than the avisualf' This year student performance in class Was empha- sized, giving budding virtuosos, a chance to earn their Hrst standing ovations. The Art Department gives an Art Appreciation course to all sophomores. The Fine Arts program which can'be selected throughout the four years offers many specializations. This year many of the students Worked mainly with Japanese sculpture and oil painting. The girls, of course, were in- trigued by surrealism, and expressed their creativity in original designs and interesting color combinations. An Art Exhibit in April under the auspices of the Department featured the best of the students, Works. A Junior Music class enjoys their study of theory.