Rumson Fair Haven Regional High School - Tower Yearbook (Rumson, NJ)

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Advanced Courses Prepere The advanced course in American his- tory is conducted by Mr, Trotter. He approaches the material chronologic- ally, using Hicks' two-volume series, The Federal Union and The American Nation. Students are expected to do individual outside reading of a col- lateral nature, A term paper, based on original research, is the major project of the year. ln addition to the regular senior Eng- lish course, a small group ot students take a special course entitled Creative Writing. These seniors have two peri- ods a day with Mr. Lyster. The extra period is devoted to the study of phi- losophy, both classical and modern, and the development of creativity. lndustrious seniors encounter greater challenges in four special advanced courses. Original re- search and new teaching methods are particularly stressed. Self- discipline is encouraged and de- veloped as students participate in college-level work. Deep satisfac- tion is derived by each student from advanced study as extra time is spent in preparation and research,

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Apply Scientific Knowledge RUTH PONTI Biology B.S., Cornell University Ambitious students study and observe the fascinat- ing world of science. By experimentation and dili- gent application, their en- tire scientific perspective expands beyond its con- fines and reaches out to the unknown. JOHN SANDFORD Sciences B,S., MA., Seton Hall University Science-minded students can do in- dependent research on a subject of particular interest to them and receive assistance from Miss Ponti and Mr. Sandford, the moderators of the Sci- ence Projects Club, The primary ob- ject of the club is to help interested students learn as much as they can about the different sciences. ROBERT J. LEES Biology-General Science B.S., Rutgers University The Horticulture Club, under the direction of Mr. Lees, has many pro- jects designed to add beauty to the school. At Christmas time, club members make wreaths for the front doors and exquisite arrangements for the Christmas program.

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Ambitious Seniors for College i ln the advanced math course, Mr. Dell'Omo teaches carefully selected mathematics students the elements of calculus and analytic geometry. Stu- dents must be thoroughly familiar with Algebra l and ll, plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry before tackling this course, The text by George B, Thomas, Jr, is used. With emphasis on laboratory exercises and ad- vanced reading, the advanced biology course is an introduction to college-level general biology. Mr. Gittin presents the material to the students in a series of lectures followed by frequent labs and movies. The highlights of the course are the autumn and spring field trips to Stokes State Forest.