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

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Mrs. Barbara Albanir Miss Marianne Kwiatkowski Mrs. Irene Arthur Mrs. Diane Cooke ♦ . .-5 ' Mrs. Anita Mackin Mrs. Angelina Romano Science Department MRS. IRENE ARTHUR Science Department Chairperson; C.P. Chemis- try; MA MRS. BARBARA ALBANIR Biology; BA; Future Nurses of America, Sopho- more Class Advisor MR. MARTIN BORDAK Chemistry, Physics; BA; Chemistry League Advisor, Senior Class Advisor MRS. DIANE COOKE Chemistry; BA MISS MARIANNE KWIATKOWSKI Biology; BA; Student Council Advisor MRS. ANITA MACKIN Earth Science, Ecology, General Biology; BA; Ecology Club Advisor MRS. ANGELINA ROMANO Advanced Biology, C.P. Biology, General Biol- ogy; MA; Biology Club Advisor Top Left: While Mark Jones looks on. Brian McMillen examines the structure of a molecule model. Left: In his Biology lab, Dan Strika. finds the difference a microscope can make in the appearance of leaves. 27

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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

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International Cuisine Adds Foreign Flavor A language class is more than grammar and pronunciation! The teachers and students work together in exploring the cultures and history of Spain, France and Germany. Although French I and German 1 were discontinued this year, there was still a strong interest shown by many students at the higher levels. Speaking and writing skills were employed in the writing and performing of plays in the third- year language classes. Fourth-year students read and discussed famous works of foreign literature. In Spanish V. the students increased their knowl- edge of the language by composing poems and fables and submitting them to Spanish magazines, hoping to see their compositions in print. There was an emphasis on foreign cuisine this year. Spanish IV held a breakfast, and Spanish V enjoyed a luncheon. Mrs. Parks' French classes also did some cooking, using the French cook- books compiled by the students last year. Some foods that were sampled were onion soup and Chocolate Mousse. Because cheese is an important part of the French diet, a “cheese-tasting party” was conducted in French II. French classes were able to view movies and cartoons. French IV listened to an opera. Songs were played, and students were invited to listen or sing along. Achievements in Foreign Languages yield rewards to students. The Spanish National Honor Society has been established, and chooses as its members, deserving students of Spanish III, IV, or V. Plans are now being made to institute a German and French National Honor Society. Top: At a language festival, Anita Shorosky finds sampling foreign foods an agreeable part of learning about other cultures. Above: Mrs. Ludlow smiles at the enthusiastic response of her class. Left: During a discussion in their Spanish class, these underclassmen find time to share a few laughs.