Interboro High School - Buccaneer Trail Yearbook (Prospect Park, PA)

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The order of the universe MR. RICHARD HEACOCK 641 16th Avenue Prospect Park, Pa. Temple University, B.S., M.S.; Plane Geometry, Al- gebra I; Head, Mathematics Dept. ADVANCED MATH CLASSES arc offered to interested students after school hours. MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT MR. THOMAS M. KOES R.D. 1 Doylestown, Pa. Delaware Valley College, B.S.; Biology, Practical Math; Car Club. Reasoning out a problem is not always easy. However, separating the important facts and carefully working with them to achieve a correct solution are not only goals of our Mathematics Department, but they are also a necessity for a success- ful life. Along with the basic courses of geom- etry and algebra, more advanced courses in trigonometry and solid geometry are taught. This variety of courses enables each of our students to learn and use the fundamentals of mathematics in his own particular field. THE SLIDE RULE becomes the subject for discussion by Mrs. Koss and her MRS. SHIRLEY KOSS 1637 Lincoln Avenue Prospect Park, Pa. Illinois State Normal Uni- versity, B.S.; University of Illinois, M.S.; Algebra; Solid Geometry; Trigonometry; F.T.A. Club. math students. 13

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Understanding the world we live in THE CHEMISTRY LAB becomes the favorite spot for Dave Bayer, our mad scientist,” and Martin Kapcll. MR. JOSEPH A. RUGGIERO 237 Glentoy Avenue Lansdowne, Pa. St. Joseph’s College, B.S.; Chemistry, Physics; Science Club; Photography Club; Jr. Class Sponsor. MR. EDWARD J. SCHMALHOFER 716 Chester Pike Ridley Park, Pa. Millcrsvillc State Teachers College. B.S.; Chemistry, Bi- ology; Asst. Football Coach, Asst. Track Coach. SCIENCE DEPARTMENT When our new addition to the school was being planned, someone realized that one of the basic needs of our time is the need for science. In the process of re- modeling, our students were given one of the best equipped science departments a high school could have. This year, the second in our new buildings, brought more new equipment as a necessary aid to students in their search for scientific knowledge. MISS FRANCES H. BIESTER 1114 Primos Avenue Sccanc, Pa. University of Pennsylvania, B.F.A.; Pennsylvania College of Art; Biology; Head, Sci- ence Dept.; Future Scientists Club. CHEMISTRY STUDENTS satisfy scientific curiosity through experimen- tation. 12

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SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT The Social Studies Department en- deavors to instill the student with a com- prehension of those historical trends which virtually influence present-day happenings. To develop wholesome atti- tudes toward citizenship and to enable the student to distinguish between fact and opinion are primary objectives. By investigating world cultures, American history, and problems of democracy, there is achieved a better understanding of other ways of life, as well as our own. Studying culture and life MR. ROY DWYER 104 Sharon Avenue Collingdalc, Pa. West Chester State Teachers College, B.S.; P.O.D.; Asst. Basketball Coach; Sopho- more Class Sponsor; News- paper Sponsor. MR. FRANK A. GENO 515 Alexander Avenue Drexcl Hill, Pa. Lock Haven State Teachers College, B.S.; American His- tory; Rifle Team; School Safety. MR. JOSEPH J. MOTTOLA 716 Chester Pike Ridley Park, Pa. West Chester State Teachers College, B.S.; World History, World Geography; Asst. Football Coach; Head Base- ball Coach; Varsity Club. MR. EDWARD A. SCHULTZ 4018 Garret Road Drcxel Hill, Pa. West Chester State Teachers College, B.S.; Temple Uni- versity, M.Ed.; World His- tory, American History; J.V. Baseball; Sr. Class Sponsor. MR. JAMES M. OUTLAW, JR. 1200 Jefferson Avenue Woodlyn, Pa. East Stroudsburg State Teachers College, B.S.; American History, P.O.D.; Head Social Studies Dept.; WAIR Club. THE ENTIRE WORLD is subject to discussion in the history classes. 14