South River High School - Oriflamme Yearbook (South River, NJ)

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Our Science 'Department The science department endeavors to instill in the students an understanding of the systematic application of the knowledge man has accumulated in his search for truth in nature. The department itself is composed of three major divisions. The first is concerned with instruction in earth science, electricity, and the applied sciences of biology and physics. The remaining two branches include either college preparatory or honors courses in any of the basic sciences of biology, physics and chemistry and require a more involved study of the theoretical aspects of science as well as its various applications. Aiming to inspire its students to learn by their own faculties, rather than mere instruction by teachers, the science department has enlarged and made more flexible its laboratory work requirements. Discovering nature and its workings through individual experiences such as the dissection of a frog or the exploration of waves in a ripple tank is certainly gratifying and interesting. But the underlying importance of this reemphasized laboratory experience is the greater depth of understanding acquired. Mrs. Berg supervises chemistry lab. MtCHAF.I. SCHACK MS. Biology. Horticulture Club Head of Department MRS. C.AROI.F. BFRG B.S. Chemistry GORDON’ f I ARK A.B. Physics Astronomy Club 18 FRANCIS COLI.INS B.S. Biology

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ACM Modernizes the Study of Cauguages Mrs. Tylutki shows pictures of Rome. To acquire a working knowledge of the modern languages, Spanish, French, and German, the instructors use the audio-lingual method. Together with this study, the department provides an insight into the past and present culture of their respective peoples. In effect, the language students find themselves participating in the practical aspects of the language while appreciating the talents of Cervantes, Rousseau, and Schiller, and the classic Marcus Aurelius. For the student interested in the classic tongue and the history of ancient Rome, a two year course in Latin is offered. Preparing recombinated response drills with Mrs. Kosa. ROBERT KILLIAN A.B. German German Club MRS. JOYCE KOSA A.B. Spanish I. II JAMES PATTERSON JOSEPH TAUSTA MRS. GLORIA TYLUTKI B S. Ph.B. A.B.. M.A. French Spanish II. III. IV Latin French Club Spanish Club Latin Club

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Unravels Nature’s Mysteries Physics class discusses principles of motion. MRS. DIANE NOBLE B.S. Chemistry. Earth Science MICHAEL SCHEMICK B.S. Ob rary . . . Student and laculty local Point The library senes our students and faculty in the academic experience they share. It provides not only books, periodicals, and pamphlets but also a variety of audio-visual materials such as films, tapes, and recordings. Thus our well organized and complete library forms an integral part of our educational system. Biology Track. Cross Country Coach MRS. FRANCES MURPHY A.B. Head of Department MRS. MARIE GRAY Clerk Mrs. Noble hands Eugene his chemistry test. 19