Benilde St Margarets School - Sangraal / Benilden Yearbook (St Louis Park, MN)

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An important element in a high school education is the study science, and Benilde provides a three year program for any aspiring young Mr. Wizard. Sophomore year biology is taken, with the pithing of frogs, trap- ping of butterflies, and exploring the flora and fauna. Benilde has two capable biology teachers in Mr. Bre- ault and Br. Richard, who is chairman Science Dept. of the science department. Juniors advance to the explosive science of chemistry, which is taught by Mr. Gellert and Mr. Hockenpueller, both new to Benilde this year. Senior year is physical, that is. Seniors take physics. They are under the capable instruction of Mr. Davis, also new to Benilde this year. Top: Mr. Breault explains photosynthe Above: Brother Richard ponders his ne lecture.

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Because mathematics is an impor- tant element in a college prepara- tory education, Benilde offers a com- prehensive four year mathematics pro- gram. Freshmen learn the basic ten- ets of algebra, which is instructed by Mr. Johnson and Br. John. Sopho- mores learn the theorems and proofs of geometry, which is taught by Mr: Math Dept. Patrias and Br. John. Juniors take up algebra again, and receive ad- vanced instruction from Mr. Noud. Although Seniors are not required to take math, many enroll in either cal- culus, an Honors class taught by Mr. Patrias, or math analysis, which is taught by Br. Justin and Mr. Boufford. Top: Brother John explains equations to h eager students. Above: Mr. Boufford teaches math. Right: Mr. Patrias assigns spirals.