Arcadia High School - Arcadian Yearbook (Arcadia, CA)

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Science Cezmes Provide Inquiry into WAYNE FOUNTAIN RUSSELL C. BOVIE J. DOUGLAS DANCER ROBERT JACKSON WALTER LA GIER B.A., M.A. B.S., M.S. A.B., M.N.S. A.B. B.S., MA Occidental College U. of Calif., Los Angeles U. of Calif., Los Angeles Occidental College Loyola University Los Angeles State College Science U. of South Dakota Science Science Chairman, Science Dept. Science Club Science Biology Club Science Club Biology Club FRED SCHWAB GEORGE STAPLETON A.B., M.A. B.S., M.A. Los Angeles State College U. of Arizona Science Stanford University Science Science Club Dr. A. W. Nisson and Harold Lietz, board members, discuss mathematics with Robert Maurer at Back to School Night. AWARENESS of the biological and physical world is gained by students in the several courses offered by the Science Department. Some classes are offered at the accelerated level. All courses meet graduation requirements. Students receive an introduction to the basic functions and characteristics of living things in General Biology. Advanced Biology, a college preparatory laboratory course, includes the study of plant phyla, Zoology, and human anatomy. Botany, also a college preparatory class, in- cludes a thorough study of the plant kingdom. Also offered is Physical Science, which covers man's scientific discoveries. Chemistry provides all students with an un- derstanding of atoms, molecules, and chemical compounds. The Physics courses utilize mathe- matics to give a background in the basic physi- cal principles. ENCOURAGING appreciation of good music through concerts and choral performances is an important part of the music curriculum. This curriculum includes Concert Band I and ll, Marching Band, Symphony Orchestra, String Orchestra, and Boys Glee Club. Also included are Girls Glee Club, Mixed Chorus, A Cappella Choir, Chanteurs, Music Literature and Materials, and Music Appreciation. Throughout the school year the Music Depart- ment has presented a series of concerts and has made numerous p u b l i c appearances. Many awards were received for their outstanding pa- rades and half time shows. Highlighting the year was a Christmas Concert featuring the cho- ral groups.

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!itica!P1'0gre55 of Varioiiy Civilizations. CIVICS, the study and analysis of both local cmd state government functions, is a senior requisite. ldeologies of other governments are considered as well. The disadvantages and advantages of each are debated. The principles of economics and Inter- national relations are also enveloped in Civics. Part of the course includes dis- cussion of economic systems, both his- torical and contemporary, with stress on American free enterprise. Substantial emphasis is put on relating the fore- going of many socio-economic questions such as world population expansion and difficulties of underdeveloped nations. California History enables the study of the progressive period between 1769 and the present. lt includes the develop- ment of California under the Indians, Spaniards, and Americans. Psychology and Sociology, each one semester electives, are offered to sen- iors. Psychology is designed for the stu- dent who desires to examine the field of social psychology and familiarize himself with basic psychological con- cepts. Areas of learning, personality development, vocational aptitudes are thoroughly studied in Psychology. Sociology involves investigation of so- ciological processes, comprising group behavior, and an analysis of social in- terrelationships and techniques. Home teachers are available to stu- dents who are unable to attend school, thus enabling them to keep up their studies. VFRNE WILLMAN MISS FRANCES CARTWRIGHT B.A. B.A. Whittier College U. of Calif., Santa Barbara Social Studies Social Studies-Intern 1 MISS BARBARA STEPHENS JOHN T. WATERHOUSE EDWARD WHITTEMORE 5.5. NLS. B.A., M.A. B.A. U. of Southern California Occidental C llege Ye Whittier College Jr' Sfufesman Social Stu s Social Studies Social Studies -Aj! , . ii ww i rfb-if i 9 i jr :A, C -,VQIJL .xi X 'Chemistry teacher Russell Bovie discusses the year's Chemistry course outline with parents at Back to School Night on October 9th.

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lrnml Pzmnizfr Include Foreign Lezngnnges. RUBEN F. MARTINEZ MISS LOUISE ALLEN SHERWIN H. GLANZ MISS LOTTE LAEMMLE MISS NANCY LEWIS B.A. B.A., M.A. A.B. B.S., M.A. A.B., M.A. Angeles State College North Texas State University U. of Calif., Los Angeles New York University Stanford University Language U. of Southern California Language Columbia University Whittier College Language Language Kiowa Club INTRODUCTION to the native tongues and cultures of several foreign countries is offered through the language program. French, Spanish, German, and Latin are available with four years of study being possible for students who begin study inthe ninth grade. First year courses emphasize basic grammar, vocabulary, and simple translations. Recently, Audio Lingual Materials, IALMI, have been intro- duced to stress listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills. Reading, translation, and conversation are dealt with in third year classes. Fourth year classes concern themselves particularly with the translation of the classics of the particular lan- guage, along with continued development of speaking skills. For its third year, the language lab is available to students. MISS SHERYL G. PARKER MRS. EILEEN CARRIER PRESS A.B. B.A. U. of Redlands Alma College Language Topakas GORDON SANDFORD RONALD E. HOAR JAMES NEUMEISTER MRS. BERNADETTE STONER SALVATORE J. TRILLO BA M.A., PI1.D. B.A. B.A., M.A. License, M.A. B.A., M.A. San Jose State College Whittier College Occidental College Sorbonne Iona College Redlands University Instrumental Music Vocal Music Claremont Grad. School U. of Southern California U of Southern California Language Language Instrumental Music French Club Spanish Club Dept.