Andrew Warde High School - Flame Yearbook (Fairfield, CT)

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A desire for knowledge motivates the student at Andrew Warde as he travels on the exit for learn- ing. While driving, the watchfulness of teachers, educational policemen, keeps him on the right road and within the proper speed limit. Whether his careful driving merits advanced work or his steer- ing requires extra attention, the motorist is aided by the road maps and billboards of modem educa- tion, textbooks and audio-visual aids. lf his curi- osity leads him to peek under the hood, he can gain specialized knowledge in unusual science, for- eign language, mathematics, and business courses. Receiving an education in which the theoretical and practical are appropriatel blended, the driver at Andrew Warde acquires the knowledge essential to his journey on the thruway of life.

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YES, THERE IS SCHOOL IN FAIRFIELD TODAY SOCIAL STUDIES BROADEN OUR BACKGROUND. Visits to the United Nations and the Fairfield Historical Societyg readings and lectures on civil rights and Communism-through activities such as these the Social Studies Department enables stu- dents to become more aware, not only of their heritage and culture but also of the conditions of todayis world. For instance, a student taking either World His- tory or Modern History familiarizes himself with different world civilizations, old and new, and their influence upon his own life. Through United States History a student analyzes the formation and work- ings of the American democracy and the historical growth of the United States. This year a fifteen- week television series, focusing on the economic history of America since the Civil War, has been shown to U. S. History classes. The culmination of high school studies of contemporary social, politi- cal, and economic problems is reached in Problems of American Democracy, in which students are encouraged to use library and community resources for independent research. Such well qualified in- dividuals from Fairfield and the surrounding areas as Judges Samuel Zwecker and John Fitzpatrick often address classes on topics concerning busi- ness, the law, and economics. This year Mrs. Dixon, a new faculty member, has shared with social stud- ies classes her experiences as a Research Analyst in Russian affairs at the Library of Congress and a guide at the American Exhibition in Moscow. MISS McCONNELL DEMONSTRATES THE PROPER WAY TO DISSECT A CAT. OUR SCHOOL BEGINNING BUSTLE They come in buses, in cars, on foot . . . they carry books and slide rules and cookies for the club meeting after school . . . they greet their friends and get caught up on what's happened over night . . . an 8:05 warning sends everyone to homerooms . . . the 8:10 bell and only ten minutes to do homework . . . flag salute and morning an- nouncements . . . 8:20 bell: they're off and running. F F 5 El ss I'VE GOT THE WHOLE WORLD IN MY HANDS,', SAYS MR. KLEE. THE WORLD OF SCIENCE OFFERS ADVENTURES. Atoms or molecules, H20 or H2SO4? Which is which? . . . But, come to think of it, if they look alike, what's the difference? Each September, after hearing such questions, any science teacher who is not seen wringing his hands and shaking his head is certainly a rarity. By June, however, virtually every graduate of the science department has ob- tained a working understanding of his environment. whether in the biological, chemical, or physical aspects. This year, in addition to the standard courses ol a science program, especially interested and capa- ble students benefited from various new develop ments. For instance, an advanced science course encompassing basic concepts of biology, chemistry physics, and earth sciences was offered to fresh men. Another noteworthy achievement was a semi nar prepared for those students wishing to supple ment classroom studies. This three-day progran dealt with radio-isotopes and was based on a booklet compiled by the Atomic Energy Commis sion, with which Mr. Shackleton, who returned il September from a year 'of study at Harvard, ha worked. Far more important, though less loudly publi cized than lab fires and broken test tubes, is tha graduates from Andrew Warde fare well in collegi as ate endeavors and vocations and are capable o readily solving many technological problems whicl arise in today's modern world.