Dieruff High School - Ledannus Yearbook (Allentown, PA)

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Students Wide Range Of Knowledge through the Honors and Advanced Placement Program. Also offered are courses in conservation and anatomy and physiology. Dieruff is also fortunate to house the School District’s Planetarium. In conjunction with the Planetarium, an as- tronomy course is offered. (A) Mr. Robert Brown — Director of Planetarium; Mr. Gary Becker — Planetarium, Astronomy. (B) Mr. James Roark — A.P. Physics, Honors Physics, Physics; Mr. Wayne Bilder — Honors Chemistry, Chemistry, Basic Survey of Science. (C) Mr. Joe Musto — Human Anatomy and Physiology, Conservation of Natural Resources, Art Anatomy. (D) Mr. Tim Billy — Survey of Science. Basic Survey of Science. (E) Mr. Lee Dymond — Basic Physics, Physical Science. (F) Mr. Roy Arlotto — A.P. Chemistry, Chemistry, Department Head. (G) Mr. Peter Porter - Phys- ical Science, Chemistry, Basic Chemistry. (H) Mr. Gary Williams — Survey of Science, Basic Survey of Science. (I) Mr. Samuel Mugavero — Basic Survey of Science.

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Science Department And Planetarium Offer Imagine flasks and bottles bubbling over with liquids of all colors and a white mist seeping from these bottles, finding its way through a shakey array of platforms, tubing, and clamps. It’s not hard to evoke such a picture; everyone, at somet ime or another, has seen a film of the mad scientist at work. Nevertheless, one may not have to resort to movies to see this type of display, as the Science Department at Dieruff is capable of producing such phenomena. Its ambi- tion is not, of course, to produce a Dr. Frankenstein. The ambitions of this department are, rather, to present courses that are up to date and that will interest and prepare any type of student for future endeavors. In addi- tion to basic courses of physics, chemistry and science in general, the department provides courses for students planning on Science related careers. A student may be involved in an in-depth study of chemistry or physics

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Departments Depend On Computations And Creativity Calculators, compasses, chalk boards; paint brushes, pi- anos, pottery wheels — all of these tools aid students in “getting the job done.” Whether it be a subject as mind- teasing as math or as self-expressive as art or music, learn- ing becomes easier with the assistance of such learning aids. In the Mathematics courses offered today, calculators often seem necessities. Once having learned the basics of algebra and geometry, math-oriented students may elect to tackle such courses as Trigonometry, Analytic Geometry, and Calculus. Also offered are courses dealing with the business side of math. These include Probability and Stat- istics, Consumer Mathematics, Measurements, and Com- puter Programing. Perhaps not as technical as mathematics, but just as intricate are courses in art and music. Creativity plays a major role in all levels of art as it does in Music Theory classes. Other classes such as concert band, orchestra, pi-