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

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Dr. George Marotta Mr. Robert Piotrowski Miss Donna Weir Math Department MR. JAMES TODD Math Department Chairperson; Calculus, Industrial Math; MA MR. RICHARD L. BROWN Trigonometry, Algebra II, Industrial Math; BS DR. GEORGE EVANOVICH Trigonometry, Probabilities, Algebra II; D.Ed. MR. FREDGILFILLAN Industrial Math, Geometry, Algebra II; BS; Tennis Coach MISS BARBARA JOHNSON Algebra I, Geometry; BA; Pep Club Advisor, Senior Class Advisor MISS BARBARA KOLOIAY Algebra II, Topics of Math; MA; Senior Class Advisor DR. GEORGE MAROTTA Geometry, Algebra II; D.Ed. MR. ROBERT PIOTROWSKI Computer Math I and II, Industrial Math I; MA; JV Boys Basketball Coach MISS DONNA WEIR Geometry, Algebra II; MA Top Loft: Two differing attitudes toward Algebra are displayed by Paul Kapioski and Ed Kotarski. Above Left: Teletype machines offer Kevin O'Connor and Bob Fehl a challenge in computer program- ming. 25

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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

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Labs — An Opportunity to Investigate Specific areas of scientific learning are encompassed in the curriculum of the science department. Biology is taught at two levels and introduces the structural and functional aspects of the animal kingdom. Advanced Biology extends this into the studies of genetics and plant physiology. The Physics course is one in which problems of friction and wave motion are calculated in coordination with studies of motion, light and heat. Much of the curriculum of the science department is present during laboratory peri- ods. Lab work is used as an extension and affirmation of scientific knowledge learned from classroom activity. Students apply their information to scientific setups, and draw con- clusions. In this way, laboratory learning is a tool used to encourage individual reason based on scientific fact. Top: A Physics study group enjoys exploring torque and gravitational forces. Loft: The world of microorganisms opens to Philip DeSpirito during Biology c lass. Above: A sec - ond period lecture by Mr. Bordak offers a basis for future experimentation.