Southington High School - Chronicle Yearbook (Southington, CT)

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ROBERT J. DeE1sHoP Teachers College of Connecticut, B. S., M. S. Biology Ig Advisor to the Class of 1964 THEODORE PRZYGOCKI University of Denver B. S., M. A. Chemistry i.tvi 235i'f7i773 ,ff. ,.., , f,!V f,V, f . ELAINE H. STEVENS 2 'f I .I ,' i 1 I ,t. University of Maine, B. S. Biology I Science NELLIE E. SHEPARD Miss Shepard, head of the Science department, attended Central Connecticut State Teachers' College, Wesleyan University, Yale University, and Saint joseph College. She holds her Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts in Liberal Studies Degrees. Miss Shepard has been here for 'six years and teaches Chemistry and Physics. JOSEPH J. EONTANA Trinity College Boston University University of Hartford B. S., M. Ed., C.A.G.S. Biology I, II, Athletic Director LEONARD L. PIRRO Bridgeport University University of Hartford St. Josephs College, B. S. Earth Science, General Science N MICHAEL J. SUDORA Southern Connecticut State College, B. S. General Science Assistant Football Coach 18 X N

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Mathematics has changed greatly in the last four years. Text books geared to the new approach and teachers imbued with the spirit of modern math are a vital part of the curriculum. This math is axiomatic, deductive and abstract. It does not replace the classical mathematics, but generalizes, unifies, and deepens the understanding of it. Arithmetic, Geometry and analysis are as important as ever. During the school year 1963-1964, a group of ap- proximately l50 freshmen began the study of mathe- matics emphasizing these new approaches. By the end of their senior year, they will have experienced an ade- quate mathematics background. The various math courses include subjects from Business Math to Trigonometry. Wliile math in the form of pure mathematics has reached heights of ab- straction, it has remained practical by multiplying and extending its applications. Automation has increased the need for mathematical knowledge and skilled labor. At SHS, mathematics tries to relate more and more intimate- ly man's activities in industry, social life, science, and philosophy. fe' W' ,tl king? 'wi' I-V 1 i tg tta e ' is ' ,- , X T 'J' H ,.4'7M4' 'V H '6The classification and study of all possible patterns recognized by the mind. 99 Mr. Lawrence Mucci I! f .ff .

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Since Sputnik and the rapid chain of events which swept us into the space age, science has expanded its foothold in secondary school education. From a position of relative unimportance and neglect to a position of priorityg that's the story of science - at Southington and throughout the nation. Science is a four year program at Southington High. Freshmen are offered introductory courses in Earth Science and General Science. As sophomores they study the structure, reproduction, growth, and classification of plants and animals along with their evolutionary signi- ficance-biology. The Junior and Senior years are devoted to the lab sciences, Chemistry, advanced biology, and phy- sics. The atomic theory, ionization, electricity, light, radio- activity, along with basic mechanics are taught in an in- creasingly complex display of scientific method and prin- ciple. Science at Southington is expanding, broadening and overflowing with students of promise and ability. In the past few years the prominence of some noteworthy members has gained our school state and national recognition. We have had two National Science Fair winners and we carry away high honors at the State Fair every year. Science at Southington is moving forward and there are no signs of it slowing down. f x E ,yff,,f f-w j. if' 4 1'f...--J .4 ,,-Q f-Q ,, L 1 ' ...WV ,V , 55 ..,.,, W ..,, ,, , 1, -ao 1 -f' VY-i f - 1, f 6'The development of science and of creative activities requires an inward freedom. 54, V I I 1 wzfvrxmmizwmw-Mona, Miss Nellie Shepard