Corcoran High School - Glen Echo Yearbook (Syracuse, NY)

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V Carlton Harrison I r. George Gowan Only one year of mathematics is required for graduation, but many students decide to continue. Some of the courses these am- bitious students have to choose from are Algebra, Geometry, Trig- onometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus. If one needs a little help, hefshe only has to ask any math teacher and they will always find the time to be of assistance. Mary Fiumano teaches the Math 10 Honors, which is an advanced course for Sophomores. She has served as department chairperson and advisor to our Math Club. George Gowan, teacher of the Com- puter math program, has been influential in obtaining the compu- ters for Corcoran High School. Wilfred Raes, an energetic person, travels to Syracuse from Oswego each day. On his long trek through the snow, he thinks of his preparatory math, algebra, and trigonometry classes. Hal LaForce, a champion ping pong player, works diligently with his students in Preparatory Math, Intermedi- ate Algebra, and Trigonometry. Vito Belloma, the department chairperson, not only teaches Geometry and Trigonometry, but also coordinates the activities of the math department. 00 4 Root Attempting to work out a g'program in the computer math room can be a challenging, but worthwhile experience. .3-., ur ve., hge, JL. X ,1 QQ Mary Fiumano Wto Belloma Fred Raes Hal La Force

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Enjoying herself at one of Corcoran's after school activities, Margaret Fitzpatrick chews on her plastic cigar. Madeline Leyden th World Turn As all of us know, but not too many admit, the Social Studies Department is a very important part of Student Life at T.J.C.. All the 'iworldly know- ledgew that is taught to us occasionally does come in handy. When we stop to think seriously about our future life, we all realize that the things we learn in European and American Studies help to develop a foundation of know- ledge which will be of value to us throughout our lifetime. There is an old expression that history repeats it- self. With understanding of the past comes greater comprehension of what the future may hold. Our ability to make appropriate judgements increase. But while we're supposedly acquiring all this knowledge, many of us are thinking about what we're going to do after school, after work, or what par- ty we're going to this weekend. The teachers in the Social Studies Depart- ment understand how important this is. But they also realize that everyone needs to be well rounded. At the same time we're doing our classwork, the teachers are probably thinking about what they will be doing when they get out ot' school. For in- stance, Sue Good may be thinking about going horseback ridingg Madeline Leyden wonders where she's going skiing or golfing. While John Curtin is organizing Student Government activ- ities, Conrad Peacock debates whether or not to go to a meeting of the Syra- cuse Teacheris Association. So you see, these teachers are human too. lf you see them on the green or on the slopes, don't be amazed or sur- prisedgjust say 'ghello like you would to any of your OTHER friends. A Ea Edmund Orzcl Conrad Peacock I. . if . Dave Sarazin Bob Southworth 0900

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Search or Tomorrow No, I would not like to disect a fetal pig. says Judy Douglas in response to Donna Pease's suggestion for their science project. Dave Wainio Josephine Bordonaro J QU ts Ed Swiatlowski George Boljonis E Carl Turshman Barbara Spector Disect a frogenever, not mel Thatis the kind of thing you might hear from a Corcoran student who has not had the op- portunity to take a Biology course at T.J.C. But once a stu- dent learns more about the plants and animals in our environ- ment, they realize how valuable it could be to take apart a small animal and see how it functions. The teachers in the science department are sensitive to the needs ofthe students. Dave Wainio, Josephine Bordonaro, and Barbara Spector work with students to develop knowledge about the living world around them. This knowledge not only gives a person a better understanding of all creatures but helps individuals to know more about their own bodies. The Chemistry and Physics courses taught by George Boljonis Carl Turshman, and Ed Swiatlowski are very technical in na- ture but are invaluable to students who are interested in the physical world about them. Although one may not realize it before taking these subjects, after completion, students un- derstand how Chemistry and Physics are interrelated with every aspect of our daily lives. If you have an opportunity, and have never done so, stop by the science roomswthere's a whole world of knowledge to be gained within the four walls of these classrooms. 0233