St John Central High School - Centralite Yearbook (Bellaire, OH)

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Math, one of the most basic disciplines in everyday life, is given its chance every year at SJC, freshman through senior. The Freshmen had their chance at either Algebra l or Basic Math. Those in Algebra I were introduced into the math department by Sr. Margaret, who used her mathe- matical abilities to stir up the students interest in the program. Fr. Caughan's Basic Math continued the grade school studies. The Sophomore Geometry classes were informative as Miss Paolucci showed different aspects and qualities of the geometric shapes through the use of plastic models. Sr. Margaret's Algebra II and Senior Math Classes were closely related this year. Her techniques utilizing the overhead projector helped to bring to the students an understanding of the many rules and formulas of this science of numbers. GEOMETRY STUDENTS.. .studied connix in class as demonstrated by Bruce Driehorse and Paul Hajdin. FIGURINC OUT A COMPLICATED PROBLEM . . . are Freshmen Priscilla George. Tom St. John and Bill Soltesz.

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Mathematical Endeavors Stimulate Students 2. ,il , ....., , S S S SISTER MARGARET EXPLAINS CONCEPTS . . . as Frank Greenwood, Keith Hart and Lisa Mountain patiently observe. PRACTICAL MATH STUDENTS . . . appear to he having fun as Father Gaughan works out problems on the overhead projector

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is FATHER STRUZINSKI . . . explains to his class the importance of communication between parents and teens. Our faith contributes greatly to the building of our whole person. But faith alone isn't enough. An under- standing of our religion is knowing and being able to put our beliefs into practice. The continuance of the grade school teaching was carried on this -year for the freshmen as they studied the Old Testament, getting new meaning out of the age old parables. Hi-Timei' was used for sophomore and junior re- ligion classes. Articles were discussed and applied to the problems of dating, and in general getting along with fellow man. Filmstrips and movies illustrated these problems and brought an awareness of them in everyday life. Senior religion classes were shown the reality of problems occurring in dating and marriage. Original posters made by groups of students on such topics as communication were displayed and discussed. Insight movies brought right into the class situations to be met in the near future. An experiment of Encounters', proved greatly effective to the individual as they openly discussed any problems. These 'flilncountersi' were held in the education building of St. Maryis Parish, Shady' side under the guidance of qualified priests and sisters. FRESHMEN . . . seem to be interested in the day's lesson. TEACHING DONE BY FATHER ZAHORCHAK is effective as students listen attentively. 2 Q 'VMFRST' 1