Bishop Dwenger High School - Aureate Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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Math and science compose a major part of Dwenger life The math department, headed by Sister Maris, had an entirely new series of books for 1968-69 school year. This new algebra, geometry, and advanced algebra and trigonome- try series contains answers for half of the exercises, so that the math student can understand more readily what he is doing incorrectly. He can work the problem until his answer agrees with the answer in the book. In this manner, he can discover the procedures for solving problems. As the student progresses from one math course to the next, he learns new ways to acquire solutions to problems, and the further he goes in math, the more efficient methods he finds. As a basis for systematic thinking, math is essential not only to the scholar, but to the expanding mind of every student. Those who take the course find it invaluable to them. Mr. Thompson, sophomore algebra teacher, compares the answers of one of his students to the graph. V Above: Elaine Arata explains the techniques of trigonometry to a fascinated and puzzled Pat Carroll. Right: Dr. Ruiz gives examples of modern mathematical equations to her math students.

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environment Sciences of today are based on the past and are constantly progress- ing toward the unknown future. Field trips and dissections made biology a fun-filled experience. Mrs. Stearns head of the science depart- ment, teaches that chemistry is a thought process consisting of ap- proach, solution and conclusion. Physics shows how experimental knowledge leads to physical theory. Earth science is the study of evolu- tion and the properties of the earth. Through biology, chemistry, phys- ics and earth science students can better understand the world in which they work and play. Sister Maris stands at attention while Cindy Biedrzycki expertly exhibits the project she for earth science class. Some of the science fair finalists were chosen from this class. Copious note-taking is an important part of the biological study of plants. Joe Harkenrider and Pal A rata remember technological terms by writing them down as Mr. Tom Waning dictates them to the boys in the lerrarium adjacent to the biology lab.

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Mrs. Arlyee Stearns, sole chemistry instructor, demonstrates the principles of the movement of molecules to future chemists. Barb Walovich. Fred Breiggen and Diana Strack. Students learned to become proficient in balancing equations and experimenting with formulas.