Reading Memorial High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Reading, MA)

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Seated: Elinor Ravesi, Frederick J. Pope, chairman; Helen R. Zimmermann. Standing: Rolfe T. Banister, James T. Murphy, David L. Garland, Jerome M. Pierianowicz, Robert Miksen. SCIENCE DEPARTMENT The Science Department of Reading Memorial High School offers many diverse and interesting courses for its students to explore. As an introduc¬ tion to the scientific world, general science is of¬ fered to the freshmen. Here the student acquires a broad background of knowledge which not only prepares him for more advanced studies but also introduces him to various scientific careers. Dis¬ sections and class projects predominate the curricu¬ lum for sophomores in biology classes. Later dur¬ ing this study students are able to create and de¬ velop their own projects to be entered for judging in the science fair. Equally important to the learn¬ ing acquired in biology is that gained from chem¬ istry, the study of the basic elements, and from physics, the study of the laws of the universe and their applications. An excellent course in anatomy is also offered for senior girls interested in nurs¬ ing. Each person who successfully completes this science program has been well prepared for the more advanced college courses by experience in the laboratories, by informative lectures and films, and above all by capable teachers. Bob Murray, Doug Mader and Jeff Ahlin prepare for Chem¬ istry experiments with Mr. Banister. 13

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Seated: Gale M. Webber, James M. Aldrich, chairman; Edwina M. Donohoe. Standing: Robert H. Dunbar, Willis E. Anderson. HISTORY DEPARTMENT With each hour of the day, there are more prob¬ lems facing the world and the United States govern¬ ment. At Reading Memorial High School, students are offered various history courses which are pat¬ terned to prepare them for our changing world. Geography and American government are considered in Civics; the earliest achievements and the progress of civilization, in Ancient History; the expansion and development of our country, in United States His¬ tory; and social problems and basic economics, in Problems of Democracy. These courses are designed to prepare pupils to accept responsibilities and to be¬ come conscientious citizens. They enable students to pioneer their way into the future with a new concept of the opportunities which await them. 12 Seniors in Mr. Webber’s History class are caught off guard.

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Seated: Mary E. Eaton, Hazel M. Percy, chairman; Elizabeth G. Hardy. Standing: Rolfe T. Banister, Robert R. Gray, John A. Hollingsworth, Francis J. Logan. - • M New shapes and figures for Sally Higgins and Linda Sutliff. MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT , The students of Reading Memorial High School are very fortunate to have such an excellent Mathematics Department for furthering their studies in this field. Because of the large selec¬ tion of courses, each pupil can find the subject which will be most useful to him after gradaution, whether his plans include entering commercial work or attending an institution of higher learn¬ ing. A future member of the business world can take several fundamental mathematics courses, which lead to the later study of bookkeeping. Col¬ lege preparatory students may increase their know¬ ledge of mathematics by choosing subjects ranging from elementary algebra to the more complex studies of solid geometry, trigonometry, and calcu¬ lus. The information gained from these courses is important since an adequate background of mathe¬ matics plays a significant part in the daily lives of all who, as pioneers, are searching for new hori¬ zons. 14