Ipswich High School - Tiger Yearbook (Ipswich, MA)

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MATH The Math Department Math. To a few it’s commonplace, yet to many students each problem can be a harrowing experience. From Algebra word problems to Calculus theories, every step is a challenge that the student at Ipswich High School must brave through at one time or another. The Math Depart- ment has been the guiding light down the long, treacherous path to suc- cess. They have helped us over dan- gerous proofs, through dark func- tions, under low-hanging geometric shapes, and around dismal word problems. But just when equations were closing in and SohCahToa’s were everywhere, the Math Depart- ment pulled us out into the sunlight. Now that we have reached the end of the path, maybe, just maybe, someone will use his algebra to figure out how long it takes Sally Sue to ride her bike x miles east, 2x miles north and 5x+ 1 miles south of west of her home if she does all this on Monday morning at 7AM . . . Michele Vose Margaret Webber, Dept. Andrea Howes Dennis Lanpher Head Doris Fournier Judith Twombly 12

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ART The Art Department Although Art is not a required sub- ject at Ipswich High School, classes are always full. You do not have to be a future Monet or Picasso to take these classes. Some students’ prior artistic experience consists of doo- dling on notebooks. When asked why they take these classes, some say it is because of the atmosphere in the art room, with its brightly colored beams, its intriguing sink (bathtub?), and the tone of Mrs. King’s voice. Naomi Cottrell The Music Department At Ipswich High School, we are for- tunate to have three excellent music teachers. Mr. Dolan, who teaches Music Theory, also directs both Con- cert and Jazz Band. Mrs. Cirrito di- rects the Bel Canto select choir. Mrs. Cayot directs the Concert Choir. All of these ensembles taught at Ipswich High School perform in seasonal con- certs as well as in parades, competi- tions, the Honors Assembly, Gradua- tion, and Class Day. Mark Gahm Richard Merullo Wood Shop Lina Stilwell Home Economics Gerald Dolan Band Music Theory Monica Cirrito Choral Fine Arts Director Claire Cayot Concert Choir 11

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FOREIGN LANGUAGE - r » The Foreign Language Department Foreign — Belonging to or concerned with another nation Language — Vocal symbols by means of which human beings interact and communicate Department — Separate division or branch, as in government organiza- tions, business, retail, stores, or schools According to The Scribner Bantam English Dictionary, that is the defini- tion of a foreign language depart- ment. But here at Ipswich High School, it is much more. The teach- ers have given students the opportu- nity to blossom, experiment, and ex- perience something different from math or science — a change from for- mulas and equations to accents and tones. French, Spanish, Russian, and Latin have been a much needed di- version from the core requirements at IHS. Although all of these teachers employ their own individual teaching methods, they are all working to- wards the same goal — to be the best educators any student could have. Keisha Anderson Richard Ladd, Dept. Karen Ferris Chuck Holman Shirley Brophy Head 13