Paramus High School - Delphian Yearbook (Paramus, NJ)

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in a Modern World Not since the days of Aristotle and his contemporaries, has science played a more important part in the daily life of man than today. To help meet this growing need, Paramus High School offers both advanced and regular courses in biology, chemistry, and physics. Biology, the study of living plants and animals, teaches the student about the organisms around him, and many with which he might not otherwise become acquainted. This subject is taken by almost every student in the sophomore year. Chemistry, available in the junior year, is a subject which teaches a complete characteristic study of the elements. Two special double lab periods per week for regular classes, and three for advanced classes, are used for conducting experiments, in which students put their chemical knowledge to work. Students interested in continuing their study of science can take physics in their senior year. Wfth this subject they learn the principles of optics, motion, heat, light, sound, and the other branches of the science. Each year, the department sponsors a Science Fair in February. On this evening, the students have a chance to demonstrate their projects and to compete for the honor and recognition of winning one of the prizes. Anne Behr Chemistry Senior Class Committee Marius Nardelli Physics J.E.T.S. Charles Long Biology Biology Club Joe Stack works on Subsonic Streamlining: Its Theory and Applications for his Physics project. Russel Schmidt, at the Science Fair, demonstrates his award-winning project on skin grafts. 21

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Science ♦ ♦ Ancient Principles The chemical properties ... a law in Chemistry is put to practical use by Bob Mulcahey and Grant McCloud. 20 Katherine Mozak Chemistry Ring Committee

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Mathematics ♦ ♦ Ageless Concepts ♦ ♦ Geometry, Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus and other practical math courses complete the curricula in the wonderful world of mathematics at Paramus High School. Students may study at their own level, as the mathematics department, under the direction of Mr. D. Jankelunas, offers courses to fit the needs of both regular and advanced pupils. Challenging and interesting ideas are explored in the classroom. During the year several contests are held under the auspices of the department. These offer an accurate measure of students’ knowledge acquired in the various fields. Membership in the Bergen County Math League also offers extra opportunity for outside competition, in interschool meets which are held throughout the year. Under the guidance of the expert teachers in the department, math becomes alive and stimulating. Daniel Jankelunas Mathematics Department Chairman The cos of 60 is Vl ' ■ Mr. R. Tennant demonstrates the fundamentals of Trigonometry to Jack Graham, and Mary Senk, two members of his class. 22