Bishop Feehan High School - Flashback Yearbook (Attleboro, MA)

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in Feehan’s multi-faceted science program. a . Gleeful seniors dissecting a fetal pig are Linda Bonner, Ceanne Pelletier, John Precourt, Pat Skivington, John Lee. Edward Sarro learns the importance of accu- racy in scientific measurement from Sister Mary Claude, chemistry and home economics teacher. Assembling intricate parts of an oscilloscope as part of a physics project are John Mara and Bill Keefe. Physical science instructor, Mr. John Perkoski, answers questions of befuddled freshmen. He also teaches physical education. 19

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Rising student interest in “Who says it’s complicated?”’ challenges Sister Mary Incarnata, head of the science department and teacher of physics, chemistry, and al- gebra. With Sister at the flexilab are: Ken Phipps, Mike Barrett, John Precourt, Tom Marsland, Doug Kron, Mike Donnelly. “Is it Yorick’s?”’ ask Hamlet students of Sister Mary Rose Angela, biol- ogy instructor, as she discusses structure of the human skull with Jim Rhilinger, Chris Gagnon, Rosemary Pittard, Walter Sienko, Ken Phipps. PERIODIC TABLE OF 18 the sciences converges Tomorrow's world, and even today’s, demands that its citizens be literate and more knowledgable in scientific matters in order to contribute effectively to the betterment of mankind. Intelligent voting and even the efficient use of modern timesaving equipment require an understanding of basic scientific principles. To meet this general need, as well as the special need of students who dream of climbing the highest mountains of scientific lead- ership in teaching and research, Feehan presents a variety of course offerings. All freshmen are taking a course ‘in physical science; sophomores take biology — either tradi- tional or, in modern science curricula parlance, BSCS Blue Version. Seniors and juniors elect chemistry (CHEMS), physics (PSSC), advanced biology, human biology, or introductory chemistry- physics. Finally, a first aid course is offered under the aegis of the science department. Added to the instructional staff this year were Sis- ter Mary Rose Angela, Sister Mary Claude, and Mr. John Perkoski. These teachers joined Sister Mary Reina and the department head, Sister Mary Incarnata, in fostering the aim of science instruc- tion at the school — to teach the scientific method and clear inductive reasoning based on objective, reproducible, physical evidence. Correct lab techniques are demonstrated by Sister Mary Reina, teacher of biology and physical science, to Robin Malin, David Pelletier, John Mandeville.

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Mathematics measures our present, our past, Among the lively and most important subjects at Feehan is mathematics. Realizing the vital need for math in man’s future, Feehan’s mathematics department has set up a thorough and challenging program. It is thorough, in that it begins with elementary algebra for freshmen, follows with basic geome- try for the sophomores, offers an ad- vanced level of algebra for juniors, and for seniors, concludes with an advanced math course which takes in everything from probabi lity and statistics to basic theory and logic. The program is chal- lenging, in that it coaxes the slow stu- dent, encourages the average scholar, and yet offers a challenge stiff enough to muddle even the math enthusiast. Feehan may well be proud of its math program. Those who deserve the real praise are our team of math teachers headed by Sister Mary Virginia, assisted by Sister Mary Therese Agnes, Sister Mary Incarnata, Mr. Harold Hanewich and Mrs. Sandra Weintraub. “The great race’’ — Richard Busby versus the slide rule. Sister Mary Virginia, head of the math department, and Bruce Carmichael are put- ting odds on the slide rule. In addition to her six math classes, Sister i keeps open house in her bookstore for starving candy customers. x It’s all right here in the book!”’ Mrs. Sandra Weintraub tells Carol ge wee 4 Prefontaine in her freshmen algebra. Mrs. Weintraub also teach- er | 4 es girls’ physical education and basketball. Por Pa the find Ae fonds. gee ah LN ed Explaining a pentagonal figure to Mary Ann La Palme and Roland Brillon is Mr. Harold Hanewich, math teacher and athletic director. 20