Sayreville War Memorial High School - Quo Vadis Yearbook (Parlin, NJ)

Page 27 text:

tablon Por Favi Mrs. Vija Hazners Mr. Quint in Hernandez Ms. Catherine t. Ludlow Foreign Language Department MS. CATHERINE E. LUDLOW Foreign Language Department Chairper- son; French I, Spanish V; MA MRS. VIJA HAZNERS German II and III, English 203; BA; German Club Advisor MR. QUINTIN HERNANDEZ Spanish II and III; MA MISS RITA KOPEC Spanish I, II and III; BA; Band Front Advisor MISS CHRISTINE A. KWIATKOWSKI Spanish I, II and IV; BA; Spanish Club Advi- sor, Multi-Media Club Advisor MRS. DOROTHY PARKS French II, III and IV; MA; French Club Advi- sor Theatre MR. CHARLES CUNLIFFE Theatre Workshop, Theatre I and II; BA; Fall Drama and Spring Musical Advisor, Drama- tis Personae and Theatre Ensemble Advisor, Chess Club Advisor Above Left: Kim Worden concentrates on a group disc ussion dur- ing Spanish class. 23

Page 26 text:

Communication Through Actions and Words Comprehensive training in the languages of Spanish, German and French is the aim of the Language Department. The basic skills learned by discipline and constant drilling in levels I and II are reinforcc(J by literature and conversational studies in levels III and IV. A new concept in linguistic study, Vocational Spanish, offers a concentrated course of study dedicated exclusively to business and commer- cial interests. Bilingualism is becoming a neces- sary qualification in business and social work because of an increasing ethnic population. Stu- dents planning to enter these fields receive instruction in Spanish so that communication will not remain a barrier to social service. The language department familiarizes stu- dents with Spanish, German and French cul- tures through its annual Christmas Festival. Here, the cuisine and customs of these three cultures combine to form an international atmosphere. While students of the Foreign Languages develop an ability to express themselves ver- bally the students of the theatre explore the lan- guage of actions. Top Right: During German class of his lunior year, Scott Brown listens attentively to the day's lesson. Top Above: Carol Bender, Mary Korleski, and NiIsa Marin await the onrush of annual festival patrons. Above: Lecturing by Mr. Cunliffe helps his students perfect their acting techniques. Right: Snoopy delights in the universal theme of Long Live Life!

Page 28 text:

Emphasis Shifts From Concrete to Abstract An increasing technology and the use of the metric system are the bases for a changing mathematics curriculum. Emphasis has shifted from the basic laws of arithmetic to abstract the- ory. Students are familiarized more fully with the solving of complex and theoretical prob- lems. To assist students in understanding problems that extend beyond pencil and paper, Computer Math has been instituted. This relatively new course offers the student the means to solve problems in a logical manner using mathemati- cal language in programming. Students learn the importance of accuracy and statistics in Probabilities and Matrix Alge- bra. Advanced applications of mathematical knowledge are taught in the Calculus course, which enables students to gain possible college credit through placement testing. The demands of a highly mechanized society are reflected in the curriculum of the math department as students receive the background needed for technic al work. Top: Dan Slrika finds reason to smile during Algebra II c lass. lop Right Advised by Miss Kolojay, Debbie Huneke attempts to solve a troublesome Algebra problem, as Donna Holhausen looks on. Mr. lames Todd Mr. Richard L. Brown Miss Barbara lohnson | Mr. Fred Gilfillan Dr. George Evanovic h Miss Barbara Kolojay 24