Ipswich High School - Tiger Yearbook (Ipswich, MA)

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BUSINESS AND LIBRARY The Business Department The Business Department pro- vides an exploratory experience for students going to college as well as providing entry level training for those going directly into the job mar- ket. Another aspect of the Business De- partment is the business club, Busi- ness Professionals of America, other- wise known as OEA. The business club has been at Ipswich since 1974 and provides an opportunity for stu- dents to test their business skills. Ev- ery spring, members of the business club enter a state and national con- test where they always perform ex- ceptionally well. This demonstrates the commitment of our business teachers, as well as the enthusiasm of the students. Brandee Sotiropolous Margaret Townsend Librarian Aides: Marge Brown Nancy Beaulieu Lucille Henrick, Dept. Jean Emerson Marianne Tozier Head 15

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SCIENCE The Science Department Passing through the IHS Science Department is an experience which transcends the ordinary limits of physics, slipping into the realm of metaphysics. As new converts in ba- sic biology, we were bombarded with a flurry of instructive packets. Clock- watching became our sole source of entertainment. During sophomore year, the witnessing of “awesome de- mos” mesmerized us. We learned a new way of worship in the chanting of the elements song, and were deemed “geeks” and “triple re- treads. Intuitively, as juniors we flocked to physics softball. Unfortu- nately, the earth’s gravitational force plucked Mr. Quigley from our midst. His replacement demonstrated sheer spiritual stamina and a strong hand as he brought an Eastern influence to our Western thought. We were thus reborn into Biology. Our biological bibles are bigger and better than any before as we continue our pilgrimage toward higher knowledge and greater spiritual awareness . . . Torie Hopkins (Lab Technician)

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SOCIAL STUDIES The Social Studies Department The Ipswich High School Social Studies Department is creative, help- ful, and ener getic. Each member of the department adds a special touch to the environment and the curricu- lum of the school. Ron Toleos, our department head, was known for using some rather strange teaching techniques. Classes often found themselves outside chanting Indian spirituals or stum- bling blindly about on trust walks. Rick Storer, best known for West- ern Civilization, starts his class ev- eryday with a smile and a joke. Mr. Storer is also involved with many ac- tivities from the Leadership Project to the Ipswich High School track team. Our political science teacher, Ken Spellman, may teach CI.S. govern- ment by day, but he is also a football coach and student government advi- sor. For economic and foreign culture classes stop in Mr. Dembowski’s room. He conducts his class with hu- mor and concern for students. Jane Rotsko, with her enthusiasm for history, has taken the department by storm. She has generated fresh- men participation in the political pro- cess. It is obvious that the members of the Social Studies Department have a great amount of talent, experience, and enthusiasm. Nancy Emerson Amy Lovell