St Ignatius High School - Ignatian Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

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The learning atmosphere is a major reason why students have been coming to St. Ignatius for the past ninety-six years. Students and teachers still put in an effort that has been the epitomy of the Ignatius spirit since the beginning of 1886. As in the past, most students show a determination to learn. Those who are lack luster and have no inspiration are prodded on by the stiff competitive atmosphere of Ignatius. Many upperclassmen still devote their lunch period to the freshmen, who attempt to master the basic concepts of Algebra and Latin. Even seniors who need additional tutoring are aided in their efforts by their peers. Freshmen are faced with a need to readjust their lives to an Ignatius lifestyle. It is not uncommon to see an underclassman carrying a large stack of books home every day. Freshmen often spend over three hours each night in their studies. Sophomores, meanwhile, have successfully adjusted to the competition between students. Some experience their first free period, learning to use their time wisely. Sophomore year features Biology and Sophomore Service in addi- tion to the usual studies of English, math, and theology. Juniors are faced with the opportunity to choose many of their classes. It is not unusual to see a junior walking across Lorain to Trinity for his Piano I class. Some juniors maintain a full schedule, while others take it easy, enjoying an excess of free periods. Seniors have the opportunity to determine the difficulty of their last year. Some satisfy their masochistic desires by taking such courses as Calculus, Honors Physics, A. P. English, and other advanced classes. Or, for those who are not attracted to such rigorous schedules, there are many other electives to choose from. Whatever the case may be, seniors feel compelled to work to their potential in order to impress their primary college choice. Whether the student is a freshman attempting to learn the basic setup of the typewriter keyboard or a senior discussing great philosophical ideas. Ignatius academics remain the same as it ever was. Academics 29

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Captivated by Jr. Kleinhen 's rousing lecture on math induction. Kevin McGinnis assumes a more comfortable position in order to catch the full meaning of Analysis. Mr. Tony Antonelli appears disgusted as a junior fails to correctly recite the Binonomial Theorem. Math Every day, hundreds of Saint Ignatius students run eagerly to their math classes to experiment with billions and billions and billions of numbers. Compasses and protractors in hand, the students combat the fierce radicals (and other symbols) that have invaded the blackboard. Ignatius spirit is clearly evident in the way these young men expand their minds with sine and cosine graphs. So, then, imagine what ancient mathematicians could have accomplished in an Ignatius atmosphere. Why, who knows what Euclid could have done if he had used a Wang computer or an overhead projector? What if Pythagoras had rolled a pair of dice to determine which one of his students would prove his theorems? This year's Math Department is made up of some of the most unique individuals in the Ignatius community. Aside from being very dedicated teachers, almost all of the members of the St Ignatius Math Department are involved in extracurriculars. From Wasmer Field to the computer room, they give their services to the Ignatius community. While in the classroom, each teacher uses a different style of teaching to get his point across. Whether it be with a very disciplined approach or with a calm, relaxed style, all try to broaden our scope of mathematics. Although they are a group of sometimes offbeat individuals, we are grateful for their contribution to mathematics. 30 Math