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

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Math Department MR. JAMES TODD Math Department Chairperson: Calculus, Industrial Math II: MA MR. RICHARD L. BROWN Algebra II, Industrial Math 11; Trigonometry; BS DR. GEORGE EVANOVICH Analytic Geometry, Probability and Matrix Algebra, Trigonometry; D.Ed. MR. FREDGILFILLAN Industrial Math, Geometry, Algebra II; BS; Boys’ Tennis Coach MISS BARBARA JOHNSON Algebra I. Analytic Geometry; BA; Pep Club Advisor MISS BARBARA KOLOJAY Algebra II, Topics of Math; MA; Math Club Advisor DR. GEORGE MAROTTA Algebra II, Analytic Geometry; D.Ed. MR. ROBERT PIOTROWSKI Computer Programming 1. II, Industrial Math I; MA; Girls’ Cross Country Coach, Boys' JV Bas- ketball Coach MISS DONNA WEIR Algebra II, Analytic Geometry; MA 25 Top: The print out satisfies Ron Fox in his Computer Math class. Above: A difficult graph intrigues Chris La Port in his Trigonometry class.

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Sine Curves Become Biorhythm Charts “Clear your desks!” Mr. Brown instructed his second period trigonometry class. Waiting for the usual groans to subside, he began to distribute graph paper. “Multiply 365 by your age,” his instructions began. The final result was three graphs, represent- ing a complete biorhythm chart. Relating the information he had learned from a magazine arti- cle, Mr. Brown told his students that the three graphs represented their intellectual, emotional, and physical cycles. This project was only one answer to the constant student challenge, “What do I need to know this for if I’m not going to become a mathematician?” In calculus class, students researched various mathematical topics dealing with every area from gambling to geography. Computer Math students learned the basics of working with computers. Although some of the math taught on the higher level may not have a useful application as yet, the constant advancement of technology will eventu- ally make use of all mathematical knowledge. Top: After school. Dennis Nowak solves his math problems with the help of Miss Kolojay. Right: Solving an equation requires all of Elizabeth Ashe’s concentra- tion. 24 Mr. James Todd Mr. Richard L. Brown Dr. George Evanovich Mr. Fred Gilfillan Miss Barbara Johnson Miss Barbara Kolojay

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Beyond the Microscope The curriculum of the Science Department includes many diverse topics, taught in an unusual way. For students with an interest in biology, an advanced biology course is offered which enables students to obtain a solid background in biology. The course includes a seminar unit in which the students conduct class themselves and present oral reports on-different aspects of the blood. A unit on plant physiology in which the students have the opportunity to work independently of each other is also included. A detailed study of genetics is another area covered by the course. In this unit, the students were amazed by the results they obtained from the breeding of fruit flies. Aside from the normal classwork, students also participated in the statewide Science Day. Stu- dents from many high schools were tested in chem- istry, biology or physics, and the winners in each category were eligible for monetary awards. With concentration, Dave Pietrulewicz completes a successful chemistry experiment. Top: This group of chemistry students gets a few hints for their lab from Mrs. Arthur. Above: With help from Mr. Bordak. Derryl Jarvis begins calculating his physics problems. 26