Salem High School - Quaker Yearbook (Salem, OH)

Page 15 text:

Science provides insight into world, universe EVERY DROP COUNTS in an acid-base titration. Lab part- ners Joe Horning and John Harroff find that chemistry is an extremely exact as well as fascinating science. Right: WHAT MAKES a froggie tick? Sophomore biologist Tom Pim finds out first-hand as he explores the inner chamber of the famed amphibian in the well-equipped biology lab. “Initiative plus energy plus inquiry equals dis- covery.” This formula, hallmark of Salem High School’s science department, prepares students to meet the challenges of the atomic age. Through new equipment and modern textbooks students can delve into biology, chemistry, physics, and health with increased penetration. This year a new cloud chamber made possible first-hand study of atomic particles, and the purchase of a large oscilloscope further tantalized the inquisitiveness of physics students. Because of the reinstated double lab periods, more experimental work was required; biology students, for example, completed research projects ranging from hydroponics to hamster nutrition. More than ever, science at SHS provides insight into the world and the universe. 13

Page 14 text:

 BZZZl That's the reply that solid geometry students Steve Sabof and Lonna Muntz re- ceived when they touched the world's only talking dodec- ahedron. Its proud constructor Steve Chentow grins fondly beside a diagram of its circuit. Mathematicians embark on intellectual adventure The study of mathematics provides not only a useful tool for everyday living, but an adventure in intellectual achievement. Through algebra, plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry, students learn a language applied universally in science and engineering, and at the same time are trained in logical reasoning and mental discipline. New self- study materials in calculus and a Minivac computer allow able students to penetrate more deeply into the ever-growing world of mathematics. AFTER-SCHOOL HOURS are spent to good advantage by Joe DeCort, as he learns calculus through use of TEMAC, a self-study program in advanced math. PARALLEL LINES can meet! assert non-Euclidian geometers Susan Anderson and Betsy Heston as they explain curved coordinate systems, such as a basket- ball, to their plane geometry classmates. 12

Page 16 text:

Social studies instill responsible citizenship The foundation of our country, the panorama of man’s history, and the problems of society consti- tute the scope of the social studies curriculum. Problems of democracy classes make a perceptive and fascinating study of communism, as well as the democratic process, prejudice, public opinion, and current affairs. World history focuses upon the dynamic trends of civilization from the Stone Age up to the present day. Required of all students is United States history and government, which ex- amines in full our nation and its heritage. Other related subjects include geography, psychology, and economics. Armed with knowledge from so- cial studies courses, the youth of Salem High can become better citizens and better servants to the cause of world peace. THE SHAPE the world's in today is explained to Carol Eskay and Norman Spiker by geography prof Mr. Blaine Morton. IN A P. O. D. panel discussion AFS student Takayo Kinoshita tells Fred Kaiser, Toni Beltempo, Judy Schaeffer, and Man- fred Melne of the riots that resulted in the cancellation of ex-Pres. Eisenhower's visit to Japan. 14