Plainfield High School - Milestone Yearbook (Plainfield, NJ)

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John H. Boyer, (Department Head) Muhlenberg, PH.B.; Columbia, M.A. Karl S. Fritz Kutztown State College, B.S.; Pennsylvania State University, M.Ed. MATHEMATICS Mathematics, the science of numbers, is a study that helps to formulate the basis of clear, concise thinking. Math also has a more common aim: Whether one is reading a clock or a calendar, an understanding of numbers is necessary. Everyone should be aware of the use of numbers in his life. For this reason the Mathematics Department, under the supervision of Mr. Boyer, offers the student a fundamental course of study in general math. For more advanced work, in preparation for college, the student may take Intermediate Algebra, Analytic Geom- etry, and trigonometry. According to Mr. John Boyer, the depart- ment head, this year a new course was offered to students interested in extended work in the field of math. This course, held on one after- noon every other week, included subjects not offered in regular class work. Under the direc- tion of the Mathematics Department, the studen ts discussed advanced math applica- tions and also heard lectures given by out- side guests. This afternoon class provided an excellent opportunity for students to increase their interest in and knowledge of mathe- matics. Every year this department is expanding and improving its program. As a scholastic requirement and a basic essential in daily living, mathematics deserves the attention of all students. George Bubrick Pennsylvania State, B.A.; N.Y.U.. M.A. Victor B. Liske Lafayette, B.S. Robert McMullen Pennsylvania State University, B.S.; M.Ed. 18 Arthur E. Smith, Jr. Rutgers University, B.S.; Ed.M. June Toulouse University of Maine, B.S.

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Edmond Lonsky Fletcher C. Bishop, Jr. (Department Head) Rutgers University, B.S. Rutgers University, B.S.; Columbia University, M.A. Richard W. Booher Arthur De Cross Lock Haven State College Central College, B.A. B.S.; Penn State University, M.Ed. Rita Goobic Helen G. Moore Wilkes College, B.S. Swarthmore, B.S.; University of Pennsylvania, M.S. Eric P. Nelson Hamilton A. Otto Montclair, B.A.; M.A. Lafayette, B.S.; Rutgers University, M.Ed. 20 SCIENCE The Plainfield High School Science De- partment, under the direction of Mr. Ed- mund Lonsky, realizes that science is of the utmost importance both now and in the future; it could possibly be the con- trolling factor in the race for supremacy in the world. In order to prepare every student for this future, the department offers informa- tive, up-to-date courses. College prepara- tory courses include biology, chemistry, and physics. General courses are offered in biology, chemistry, and general science. This year, in keeping with the increased stress upon science, new laboratories have been built; and a new course in chemistry was offered to sophomores. As juniors, they will have the chance to take Ad- vanced Biology. The curriculum offers the student op- portunities to experiment, interpret results, and develop individual thinking, the all- important qualification for the world of today and tomorrow. William H. Schlough William E. Wolgamuth Lafayette, A.B. Millersville State, B.S.