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

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Miss Marianne Kwiatkowski Mrs. Irene Arthur Mr. Martin Bordak Mrs. Anita Mackin Miss Diane Noglows Mrs. Angelina Romano Science Department MRS. IRENE ARTHUR Science Department Chairperson; C.P. Chemistry; MA MR. MARTIN BORDAK General Chemistry, C.P. Chemistry, Physics; BA; Junior Class Advisor MISS MARIANNE KWIATKOWSKI C.P. Biology, General Biology; BA; Student Council Advisor MRS. ANITA MACKIN Earth Science, Ecology, General Biology; BA; Ecology Club Advisor MISS DIANE NOGLOWS General Chemistry, C.P. Chemistry; BA MRS. ANGELINA ROMANO General Biology, C.P. Biology, Advanced Biology; MS; Biology Club Advisor Above Left: Boh Arden pursues independent investigation. 27

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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.

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Expanded and Diversified Curriculum The History Department provides students with a comprehensive background in American and world history while offering opportunities to relate this knowledge to current international affairs. The history department is currently evaluating its position in relation to the Thorough and Effi- cient Education Act. To foster the quality of good citizenship in young adults, history is taught to enlighten the students in areas of civil affairs as well as past events. The history curriculum is centered on the his- tory of the United States, Advanced Placement US History II, taught for the first time this year, is the counterpart to Advanced Placement US His- tory I, a junior course. These year-long courses are concentrated and detailed studies of the politics and economics of the historical eras, emphasized by informative selected readings. Students may gain college credits from the classes by passing an exam in May. Top: Luke Kealy and Tom Kirk consider a comment made by Mr. Boardman. Above: A provocative remark by Jeff Yeck sparks classroom discussion. Above Right: Carl Elardo takes an active interest in learning history through handiwork. Mr. Robert Hudock Mr. Kenneth Boardman Mr. Louis Carcich Mr. Joel Cheskin Mr. William Doll Mr. Steve Gozora