Hasbrouck Heights High School - Coronian Yearbook (Hasbrouck Heights, NJ)

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SCIENCE Science carries us into zones of speculati where there is often no habitable city for the mind of man. . . The study of science not only contributes to a general broadening of a student's edu- cation, but also emphasizes the importance of teamwork and systematic thought. The high school offers a curriculum which allows a student to develop his interests and skills in this field to a very high degree. The first course in the program is general science, in which Dr. Montgomery and Mr. Bolmarcich introduce the fundamental con- cepts. If a student has shown exceptional ability in iunior high, he studies freshman biology. This study of Iife teaches him about his environment. A sophomore may study either biology under Mr. Mamchur or Mr. Bolmarcich, or chemistry, under Mr. Bishop. Laboratory work shows the second-year student the necessity for precision. Juniors following the advanced program then progress to the elements of physics with Dr. Marchesi. Those in the regular se- quence study chemistry. As seniors, students who have successfully completed the three basic sciences may elect either advanced biology or advanced phys- ics, consisting of work on college freshman level. In May, the seniors take the Ad- vanced Placement Examinations. lf their scores are satisfactory, they will be allowed to start college courses also at an advanced line. By offering these courses to its students, the high school hopes to develop mature students, who will continue independent work in the biological and physical sciences. LEFT TO RIGHT: E. Siraki, J. Maloof, F. Calabrese-sliderules help in phyicsl LEFT TO RIGHT: S. Beiro, E. Caddoo, J. Von Dam, Mr. Mamchur, K. Epstein-and a lively discussion in advanced biology. LEFT TO RIGHT: R. Glick, Dr. Marchesi, B. Mentes advanced physics.

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MATHEMATICS FIRST ROW, left to right: J. Semenecz, W. Stokem. SECOND ROW: J. Fiduccia, J. Rogers, S. Jordon. THIRD ROW: S. Tori, R. Roth-and the joys of geometric proofs. The structures with which Mathematics deals are more like lace . . ..and the play of light . . . than they are like buildings and machines. . . The mathematics program at the high school is very diversified, This gives the in- dividual student a chance to develop his career as he chooses. If it is one that involves the simpler of the mathematical skills, there are mathematics I and II, both taught by Mr. Saraby. If it is an education delving more deeply into the metaphysical sciences that the student desires, then the progressive courses of algebra I, geometry, algebra II, and trigonometry, taught by Messrs. Loughlin, Erhard, Marchesi, and Howell respectively, should be the ones that interest him. Also offered in the curriculum, for the benefit of those who are taking the accelerated science courses, is an accelerated mathematics program. In the junior year, Dr. Mar- chesi teaches a special course, which is a combination of algebra II and trigonometry. This prepares the students for the college math taken in their senior year, taught by Mr. Howell. SEATED, lelt to right: J. Bonanno, R. Heuermann, C. Perrotti, J. Van Dam. STANDING: F. Scpios, S. Beiro, R. Glick- -Nw among the sines and cosine: in college math. R, 17

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SGCIAL STUDIES LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Gillespie, J. Bonanno, M. Nev, R. Heuermann-and a problem in U. S. History ll. LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Draksler, R. Searle, T. Klein, A. Rinkenback-must be current events today! .n-. History is the witness of the times, the torch of truth, the life of memory, the teacher of lite, the messenger ot antiquity. . . Mr. Fedele heads our social studies de- partment and a staff composed of Mr. Gillespie, Mr. Clarke, and Mr. Barakat. In United States History I, iuniors learn the history of our great nation from the first explorers to present days. In United States History II, taught by Mr. Gillespie and Mr. Fedele, the seniors continue their study of the political history of our country and also study its economic development. World History, taught by Mr. Clarke, presents the history of man, from prehistoric times. Mr. Barakat, in Modern European History, teaches the intriguing history of Europe from the downfall of autocracy through World War II. STANDING: Miss Meyer. SEATED: L. De Luca, R. Esposito, V. Gernert-correlated English III and United States History I.