Archbishop Kennedy High School - Kencensus Yearbook (Conshohocken, PA)

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The Science Department is an essential part of learning for all students, especially when it comes to labs. The purpose of doing the labs is to demon- strate principals given and to make observation on the facts gathered, says Mr. Marcucci, The Department Chairman. Ob- viously much more is involved in performing these some times-tedious experiments. To begin with, the lab is in- troduced to the students by their respective teachers and its purpose and procedure revealed. One of the most im- portant things taken into con- sideration is the safety of the students while doing these labs. There are many safety rules and precaution that the students must abide by. Tor one thing they wear goggles and a fire proof apron and they have a main gas valve, a fire ex- tinguisher and a shower in back of the room in case of ac- cidents, says Mr. Marcucci. The school takes every precaution to protect the students including a statement signed for Chemistry by par- ents for any accidents and the student is responsible to religiously follow safety precautions. With all these things kept in mind, the lab ex- periments at Kennedy are relatively safe. Unfortunately, this doesn't help your grade any. Sister Joan Melley, S.S.J. English 1, 3. God gave us memories that we might have roses in December. Mrs. Gonsalves shows us that science has a language all Its own. CASE 86 EVIDENCE: hobbies Mr. Bockrath — home projects, reading Sr. Mary Joseph — handcrafts Dr. D Angelo — model railroads, playing guitar Miss Gavaghan — tennis, biking Er. Heron — tennis, biking Miss holding — travel, soaps Mr. Kauffmann — playing with chainsaw Mr. Leahan — camping Mr. Mar- cucci — officiating games, reading Mr. McElhone — music, travel Sr. Joan — quilting Sr. Rose — needlework, biking Mrs. San- toni — theater work Mr. Vadino — tennis Fr. John — studying American Indians American Revolution Miss IVertman — skiing, running Miss McEnerney — needlepoint, reading Miss Gillespie — horseback riding, scuba diving Mrs. Baughman — painting, golfing Sr. Cordata — traveling, arts crafts Sr. Helen — reading Mrs. Boland — sewing, gardening Physical Science can be fun but note taking is important too. Mr. Joseph Murray Chairperson, Social Studies, American Studies, World Cultures. Sister Ruth O'Neill Assistant Dean of Students. Spanish I, French 1,3. 29

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Mr. Joseph McElhone American Studies, Western Studies, World Affairs Council, Liturgical Music. Does everybody understand this? Miss Jane McEnerney Language Arts. Cogito Ergo Sum. Rev. James McKeaney Director, School Ministry. Religion 2, 3, Stage Crew, Closed Circuit TV. What is a Science Lab? Mr. Bochrath delivers the facts to his Freshman Physical Science class. Chemistry Isn't always strictly serious. Checking references helps when committing Science to memory. 28

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Miss Roseanne Ratigan Chairperson, Mathematics Department. Calculus, Algebra 1, Computer Science, Mathletes. V What's new Kennedy offers a wide range of strong mathematics programs to its students. The freshmen are required to take Algebra I or Algebra IA and as sophomores progress to Geometry. Juniors have the op- tion of attacking Algebra II or Algebra ll Trigonometry. Seniors, who have survived three prior courses and have become daring, might tackle Trig-Precal or Calculus, a new math program at Kennedy. Calculus, the first ac- celerated math course in three years, is both challenging and difficult and consists of ap- proximately twenty students, which results in a relaxed at- mosphere. A group effort is en- couraged by Miss Ratigan (ex- cept for tests), and according to Rob Pulice, senior Calculus student, It's tough, like something you have never at- tempted to do before. Many students who take Calculus do not realize its prac- in Kennedy tical uses, to which Ms. Ratigan replies that math in general is useful in everyday life but Calculus will be especially help- ful to those who have chosen business or science as their major in college as well as for their career. Many Kennedy students par- ticipate in contests sponsored by Universities and math- affiliated organizations in the Philadelphia Area. The American High School Mathematics Examination, also known as MAA, is annually held in February and is one of many contests offered to the student body. The MAA contests are to challenge the students' knowledge of mathematical skills. In the month of ITovem- ber, Villanova University spon- sors a contest for the top senior math students which challenge not only the students but also it is a test for our fine math program. We usually pass with flying colors. Marie DeBarberie finds the answer she wrote amusing. Sister Rose Concetta Library, Publicity, Camera Club. Bestill, lam God. Mrs. Ruth Santoni General Music, The Kencensus. Give me a break. 30