Holy Cross High School - The Cross Yearbook (Flushing, NY)

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a+a.:3ff4 il A X141 U A V BROTHER DAVID MURRAY, C.S.C. -t 2 B.S., University of Notre Dame Q, Athletic Director S I 'Q Basketball Moderator 2 Geometry 'fr7Z'l'2 From this rich heritage is derived the philosophy of the Holy Cross High School Department of Mathematics. The Algebra courses are designed to famil- iarize the students with mathematical techniques together with a geometry course and centered around the process of deductive reasoning. For the quali- fied students of senior year, a course in Elementary Calculus is offered, along with a Modern Mathematics course. Here the emphasis is placed on some of the advanced principles of mathematics. 1 It is the aim of the Mathematics Department to bring our students nearer , the day when they may rejoice with the poet Lucretius: l Happy if fhe mmz who, Sludyizzg 7Z6ZlZl7'9jJ' lfzzw, Tlarozzgb kfzowzz effeclr can trace the ferret mme, l The Holy Cross Mathematics Department under the direction of Mr. Michael Vinciguerra strives to instruct the student in these ideas. There are various courses offered in mathematics, starting with algebra in the Freshman year and ending with Calculus or Math twelve in the Senior year. BROTHER MARVIN SAXWNER, C.S.C. M.S., Syracuse University Physics Applied Physics III Algebra I Photography Moderator Graduation MR. HENRY WOELING B.A,, St. Peter's College Algebra I, III Geometry

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MR. MICHAEL VINCIGUERRA Chairman of Mathematics Department BS., St. Francis College Graduate Work, St. john's University Calculus IV Modern Math IV Intermediate Algebra III, IV BROTHER CHARLES VARNAK Director of Athletics B.S., Waynsburg College M.A., Notre Dame Mathematics 10, 11 Football Moderator Baseball Moderator When God wrote the universe, He mer! the language of mezllaemaziicd' Galileo Galilei Today, in our modern society, it is the rare individual who does not come into daily contact with some application of mathematics. While modern science triumphs by virtue of mathematics, technology has by no means been the sole concern of mathematicians. When formal mathematics received its introduction by way of Euclid's writ- ings, the realm of logic and philosophy in general, it was the beneficiary of an exact system of deductive reasoning, This influence of mathematics as a refined method of thought caused Galileo to remark: . . and believe me, if I were again beginning my studies, I would follow the advice of Plato and start with mathematicsf' Along with this power of mathematics is the impressive majesty of mathe- matics. It has been said many times that to reduce mathematics to a system of reasoning applied to the natural universe, is to reduce a great work of art to paint and canvas. The field of pure fas distinguished from appliedj mathe- matics transcends the limitations of logical forms and structures, and employs a high degree of imagination and intuition. It is this spirit of mathematics, a pursuit of beauty derived from reasoning, of which Bertrand Russel spoke when he said: Mathematics, rightly viewed, possesses . . . supreme beauty-a beauty cold and austere, like that of sculpture, without appeal to any part of our weaker nature . . . yet sublimely pure, and capable of a stern perfection such as only the greatest art can show. The true spirit of delight, the exaltation, the sense of being more than man, which is the touchstone of the highest ex- cellence, is to be found in mathematics as surely as in poetry. Y. .i

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MR. JOSEPH LIPP B.A., St. john's University Graduate Work, St. johns University Chairman of History Department Director of Reading Guidance Program U. S. History Moderator of Forensics The Challenge of Democracy is the basic thread that ties together the various courses of history offered at Holy Cross. As Americans, we believe that all men should be free from the 'lshackles of despotism, ignorance and bigotry. We believe that the democratic way of life is the best way. Americans can best protect democracy by ex- tending it to others. This challenge of democracy cannot be met unless we under- stand the goals of freedom. President Kennedy has said Ask not what your country can do for you, ask rather what you can do for your country. Holy Crossflhistory students are helping to keep America strong and safe by learning and understanding the basic truths of freedom. The Holy Cross Social Science Department offers courses in World History, World Geography, United States History, and Problems in Democracy. In World History, ,students trace the growth and development of man from ancient times to the present. World Geography students gain a greater realization of the world around us, as well as studying the interaction of different economies. The birth and growth of our great nation is studied by United States History students. Problems of Democracy, a Senior elective, deals with the complex problems and procedures of modern government. History is the pageant of mankind. In it are displayed all the triumphs and tragedies, successes and failures, virtues and vices of man. Through the study of history, Holy Cross students gain greater understanding of current problems, and thus are better pre- pared to accept the duties and responsibilities of American citizenship. MR. ROGER BUCKLEY B.A., St. Iohn's University I World History Citizenship MR. ROBERT BURNETT B.S., M.A., St. John's University U. S. History 22 H H n 7- 5715 Klzallmge :ff Dawn may MR. WILLIAM O'MEARA BA., Queens College Physical Education Problems of Democracy Citizenship J.V. Basketball Freshman Basketball MR. JAMES CONNORS BS., University of Connecticut Citizenship Physical Education Varsity Basketball Coach 7rH-1--wmv-