Emmaus High School - Tattler Yearbook (Emmaus, PA)

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lllusfrofes Progress In Eclucofion Facilities unlimited and an increase in the num- ber of courses have enabled the science depart- ment to provide an education which has been sti- mulating to all who have studied here, from the basic science courses to the more complicated physics and advanced science. All sophomores and freshmen were required to make science fair projects and the best of these projects were sent to represent our school in the Lehigh Valley Science Fair. The winners in this fair received a chance at state and national prizes and points were awarded which could mean scholarships for talented students. From those not participating in the fair, science related term papers were required and these, although not done on a competitive basis, gave the students a knowledge of many topics which might otherwise have gone untouched. Lectures, demonstrations, films, projects, and dissections combined to make biology interesting. Mr. Miller finds Chemistry dealt with the make-up of sub- stances and the practical use of chemistry in industry and home life. Physics provided an interesting blend of sci- ence and mathematics while it demonstrated many basic principles needed to better under- stand the world around us. In addition to these more complex areas of science, general science courses stressed the ap- plication of science to everyday living and gave a sound fundamental knowledge to those prepar- ing directly for a vocation. In all courses the great physical facilities of our school were put to use. Experiments and demon- strations were an important part of all courses and audio-visual aids were used often to supplement lectures and classroom discussions. sophomore group 10-7 responsive as he explains the theory in the day's assignment prior to the day'S experiment.

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Expanding Curriculum In Science JAMES V. ROTH, B.S., M.A. - Science - Coach Football, Basketball, Grade 7 and 8. LOWELL W. HAWK, B.S. - General Science, Biology - Adviser: Key Club. RONALD H. RIEDER, B.S., M.A.-General Science:-Ad- viser: Junior Student Council. RICHARD J. ROBERTS, B.S. - Biologyg General Science. HAVEN C. KNECHT, B.S. - Chemistry, Physics - Adviser: Chemistry Club. WILLIAM A. MILLER, B.S. - Biology, Physical Science - Adviser: Student Council. JEROME E. BAER, B.S., M.A. - Biology, General Science. ALBERT N. MILLER, B.S., M.A. - Physics, Physical Science, Biology.

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Mafhemahcs Department Expands Present Curriculum The three R's , of which mathematics is one, have long been considered the fundamentals of education. It is true, therefore, that mathematics has been a vital part of everyone's education throughout the past year. From the most basic arithmetic to the most complicated algebra and solid geometry, mathematics has been an exer- cise in logical reasoning and clear intelligent thinking. Problems have ranged from the simple addi- tion of two digit numbers to figuring the odds on a roulette wheel and proving theorems with three dimensional objects. GEORGE E. BLYER, B.S., M.S.-Algebra, Trigonometry Solid Geometry - Adviser: Mathematics Club. ALBERT H. BURGER, B.S., M.A. - Plane Geometry General Mathematics. HAROLD S. HUBER, B.S. - Mathematics. CHARLES F. IRWIN, SR., Ph.B. - Mathematics - Ad- viser: Stamp Club. Not Pictured: HENRY A. FARRAR, B.S. - Algebra Advanced Science: Plane Geometry - Adviser: Engineer: ing Club. Algebra for most students has always lequired much land of X's and Y's, with only an occasional interruption concentration 'lhis 9 4 class appeared to be deep in the by Mr. Black, to disturb their pensive mood. l6