Ridley Township High School - Archive Yearbook (Folsom, PA)

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MR. GEORGE THOMPSON M.S., Perm Sfutc' Department Head SCIENCE r Dissecting n deer's brain is one of the extra-curricular zu-tivities of Mr. Herbert Pless's more advanced biology students llurvey Boliner und Abbie VVils0n. Chemistry Lub period finds Mr. Charles Price explaining the process for burning sulfur to Bob Peeoru und Judy Jiuunerson. MISS FLORENCE PFAFF B.A., Univ. ofPr'1mvylv1mia MR. CHARLES PRICE M.S., Univ. of Pennsylvania

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MRS. de BERARDINIS A.B., Immuculata College NIR. HERBERT PLESS M.S., Temple Univ. Discussing the operation of the Potentiometer, Larry Feese, Ann Moss, Arney Munson, Bill Davis, Dan 0'Brien, and Ronald McClellan await Mr. George 'I'hompson's explanation of one of thc intricate parts. Proving grounds for a changing world- Ahove: Before proceeding with their physics experiment D. English and F. Schaffer carefully read the theory on finding how many calories of heat lead gives off as it cools. Right: Biology Students Mildred llowcroft and jimmy Bell seem quite surprised as Mrs. dc Berardinis tells them an earthworm has a girdle. In tune with the modern trend, the Science Department pre- pares its students to understand the fast-moving space age. Chemistry and physics, which explore the chemical and physical properties of matter, and biology, which delves into the study of plant and animal life, are offered to the student who wishes to seek a more detailed study in the scientific field. These science courses prepare the student to meet the necessary qualifications in order to pursue this field in college or in a vocation. Applied science may he elected by any non-academic student who wants to learn more about the practical application of scientific laws and principles. W- '9' get Q E . il- 'ill

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MR. THEODORE BECK MR. CHARLES DOWNES B.S., West Chester S. T. C. M.A., Univ. of Penna. I7 MISS CATHERINE ENI MRS JANE KAUFFMAN A l lt l B t ' qrinaftqt gwjpjgp imgtxlpm discovers how some of his advanced math studen s B.S., Univ. of Penn' BS' vvcst Chester S' T. Cl In this day and age, mathematics is becoming a more impor- tant aspect of our everyday lives. To keep abreast of the times, Ridley Township Senior High School offers a variety of courses adapted to individual needs and the demands of a fast changing world. The college prepara- tory students take Algebra I and Plane Geometry as pre-requisites for college entrance. Electives for this group are Algebra II, Solid Geometry and Plane Trigonometry. For pupils of the general course there are two years of general mathematics planned to strengthen basic fundamentals. Practical math is enjoying its second successful year as part of the curriculum. This is designed to encourage the student who is interested in mathematics but has little intention of further schooling. The course is chiefly concerned with problems in in- dustry and daily life. Newly added this year for the more able scholar is Advanced Mathematics, an introduction to college mathematics. Teachers of this department strive to lead and direct in this important field by opening the doors to new reahns of thought and study. Above left: Assisting students of practical math, Mr. Charles Downes stops to check Walter Smith's progress in a newly learned problem. Left: Stumped momentarily, Richard Harrison seeks a clue to the solution of an Algebra prob- lem. Left to right: Miss Florence Pfaff, Richard Harrison, Thomas Mcrker, and Judith Bollinger.