Beaver Falls High School - Tiger Yearbook (Beaver Falls, PA)

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ll F .,,, l jk! my TV: ililigal W THE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Mr. Mayers Miss H. Sponcler ff'hilil'lllRiIlJ MP. Pitzer Mr. Heckathornv Biology, chemistry, and physics are the subjects taught in high schools that are universally called the sciences. However, the term science rightfully applies to any and all knowledge that has been systematically organized and classified. It is not the purpose here to justify the use of the term science in referring to the natural sciences almost exclusively, but rather to point out that one of the major objectives in the natural sciences is to have the pupil acquire a scientific method of thinking and that this method, so well developed in the field of natural science, can be applied in other fields. In addition to attempting to have the pupil acquire a scientific method, other aims include having the pupils acquire a knowledge of familiar things, an understand- ing of fundamental laws and principles, an appreciation of the motives and manner of life of the scientists who have labored with little thought of self in seeking for truth, a skill in understanding and in using a scientific vocabulary, and a realization that science will serve as a tool in many vocations. But the objective that is ever present is that the pupils may learn to think scientifically and thus attain integrity in the mental processes and finally to intellectual morality. '20

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5 E rw. W, ,,.,, W,,-,,,,., ,. . , .5 , ,. 2: Till: fliiii-al 1 e. THE MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT Mr. Bilkey Miss Mr-Kee fCll.Ril'HlRIl, Mr. Frick Mr. Axtell There are two principles underlying our work in Mathematics, which are more or less complimentary: to develop our courses as pure mathematicians with the proper mastery of technique, and to relate the applications of mathematics to the cultural, industrial, and recreational activities of a progressive civilization. These applications of the practical values of mathematics are on exhibit in almost every phase of life. The full significance of this statement becomes more evident when an attempt is made to answer the question: What would happen if all the influence of mathematics and mathematical research were cut off from the life about us? The radio, the wireless telephone and telegraph, which are the direct results of mathematical and physical calculations, would no longer be ours to use. The structure of every bridge and build- ing would be a hazard to life in general, since their safety is dependent upon mathe- matical calculations of strains and stresses. The industrial, financial, and engineering worlds would no longer be able to operate with their characteristic precision and system. All scientific experiment would be seriously impaired if not entirely impossi- ble. Since the influences of mathematics and mathematical thought are indeliably imprinted upon the pages of human progress, the study of mathematical subject mat- ter and technique prepares an individual for better adjustment to a progressive en- vironment and for more efficient functioning as a member of a civilized social order. 19

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.,.1 W., QI .5 .nl ' za li fm: . X . . 1lQ-iii! ,l ,,, . . ' 31.14541 ...A i M THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT Dr. Mcl'al'ter Miss Lefates Probably no phase of school work presents a more complicated and colorful picture in actual performance than the program of the school physician and the school nurse. Through their relationship to parent, child, and teacher, they make available to them facts and understanding by which they may assume their particular share of responsibility in furthering the health of the pupil. ' Probably the greatest contribution which the school physician and the school nurse make is through individual instruction given to each student as his interest is aroused through the health service activities. It is often the unpleasant and painful experience in the clinic or health rooms that affords excellent opportunities for health education. Since the health is an objective of education, the school must know the health status of each child in order to set up a program which shall meet the needs of all. This is determined by the yearly examination of all the students by the physician. The 'health rooms in our new building-so adequate in size and window space-have done much to add interest and efficiency to this activity. Parents are invited to the school for the purpose of consulting the school physician and nurse, and they are coming in increasing numbers. Definite office hours are kept by both physician and nurse in order that parents, teachers, and students may know when to come for consultation. 'x 21