Le Roy Central School - O At Kan Yearbook (Le Roy, NY)

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Mathematics - Social Studies Departments JAMES li. l'l4lltlt0NIfl, ll. S. IIICLIGN E. BERNARD, A. lt., M Alfred Vuivm-rsity New York State College for Tezlchers Alhlm High School Mntlwnmtfcs .luuior High Dl!ll'll0lll2ll.ll'S S lliruotoi' of Adult Hlllltilflilll EVICLYN II. FOli'l'MlLLER, A. lt., M. A. New York Stan, Collvgc fm. Tezwlwrs Album. .IOIIN IL PRICE,A.ll.l'sycholo1,3 NI A Islutitxon Columbia I'uive-rsity fffllifilfe l'lliVf'1'?iQ5' , Iligh School Mzitlu-limtics bt. Lam renee Lulversity Fri-sliumu, Senior Social Studies Mathematics is a very old science. Its beginnings go back to the dawn of human history. lt owes its origin to the fact that at all times people found it necessary to count and to measure. These processes developed naturally in connection with the most common everyday activities. To this day, mathematics has continued to be a very live, constantly growing science. This remarkable growth is due to the fact that, like language, mathematics is of universal importance. The more mathematics contributes to the development of other sciences, the more dependent upon it they become. It is a recognized fact that- Mathematics is the Key and Applied Mathematics is the Tool whereby Man Conquers the Universe. In the Freshman and Senior Social Studies, students learn about them- selves and the adjustments necessary to successful living in a democracy. Freshmen study the essential contributions of the home, church, community, nation and world to the economic, political and social needs of all people. Seniors seek an adult understanding of some of the problems that challenge the individual, family, community, nation and the world. Le Roy Central School Page 13

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Language - Science Departments MKS. MARION A. RITSSELII, A. Il., M. A. ITniv1-rsity of Rom-ln-ster Cfllllllllllll l'ni.vers'ty Latin, English 7 fhiteraxtllrej MIUIIAEL l.I'I'l'K0. A. Il. Union Collegi- New York State Coll:-ge for Teachers IvIllYl'I'SltX ol' Illinois llinlogry. Ileallth, Gen:-rail Sc'L-1100 SALVATOICIC NV. IGAKONE. A. ll. University of Ilutfnlo Spanish MARVIN IC. ll'l I'ICli. A. ll., M. A., IL Ib., D, IJ XVIII. Jewell Uollegc' Vlliversity of lioeln-Stl-1' Colyrzlte Rovln-stel' Divinity School II2l1'VilI'll University Clic-niistry, I'hysies, Generali Science The language department of our school is limited to two languages, Latin and Spanish. Three years of Latin are offered and three years of Spanish. Students gain an appreciation of the lives, customs, and language of the people of ancient days in the one, or of the other, people of the Ameri- cas or Spain today. It is by study and understanding of the ways of life of other people that we begin to develop a better appreciation of our own way of life. At Le Roy Central School, our science offerings are General Science, Health, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry. These courses are taught to give the students the basic principles of scientific study. On the foundation of these studies can be erected the super- structures of many professions and careers. However, the primary thought of this work is to bring science into a closer relationship with each of our everyday lives. Book learning and practical laboratory application join to form the scientific team. This team can aid in fitting each of us for more useful lives, in this present scientific age. Page 12 The 1951 O at kan of I' - I

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Social Studies - Physical Education Departments VERNON F. IZAIZCOCK, A. lt. lNbliU'l'IIY .l. Ir0l'uAN, Erl. li. llolmrt College l'niv4-rsity ot' lllli't':1lo Manslielml State 'l'l'ill7ll4!l'S College Venn State lfollmtu lil 1N'lill0l'f State 'l'L'5U!ll0l'S College l7ll'L'1'lUI' ot' Girls Pllysiczil lfltllwzitioll. Grzulr-s l-12 GIGIIALIJ J. ll.X.SI4I. Il, S.. M. Ann-rieaui Ilistory, bvllfltl llistory pm-tj,m,l gym.. q',.m.1,,.,-S q',,m.3:1. s--1 - I' ialclmlcli c. 1f'i'1'c11, Im. iz., M. A. ,,l,lHlff,',f' I-,ilQ,l,lQl,i l5l'Ill'S4'll State 'fealellers College Iiirovtoi' of Iinys l'Ilysi4':lI lrhlllvaltiolu. Granules 1-113 Loloraulo btnte TL'iH'llk?I'S Lollege at Greeley Tth and Sth Grzula- Social Studies Physical Education is a phase of general edu- cation based upon the principle of learning by do- ing and thus it is a part of life experience. lts aims and objectives are an integral part of the whole educational picture because it deals with each pupil and seeks to provide an opportunity for him to de- velop to the limit of his capacities through psycho- motor activity. The fact that such activity cannot be separated from mental activity gives us the term 'tpsychomotor development . Here at Le Roy Central School, we have a pro- gram of activities that demands physical strength, social poise, grace, skill. and endurance. XYe might say in closing that Physical Education is more easily understood if one thinks of it as a subdivision of education which deals primarily with large mus- cles and large muscle groups. Frequently, we of the Social Studies Depart- ment hear this question, XVhy teach history F There are many reasons. Page 14 ln l776 some courageous men took an unprece- dented, bold step in declaring their independence from another country. These men-and others like them fought for the freedom, justice, good life and the great country which we have now. Today, when there is so much danger of Com- munism we must defend our Democracy. l-low can we defend Democracy if we do not know what it really is? To teach students the democratic way of life is a very important objective of this course. XYe know that many of the isolated facts of his- tory will soon fade from one's memory. However, it is our hope that certain attitudes and ideals, which have been fundamental in our society, will remain. These ideals are pride in our homes. comnmnity and nation: the belief in a good life, freedom, just- ice and equality. XN'e have the responsibility of being an informed citizenry and of takng part in community and national affairs. The 1951 O-at-kan of