St Josephs High School - HiWay Yearbook (South Bend, IN)

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Application- Key to Mathematic Success Somewhat embarrassed, seniors Joan Weller, Mary Lou Swidl, Sue Szych, and Judy Walters find that they aren ' t sure how the problem is worked. A geometrc principle is emphsized by Brother Francis Warth.

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In Senior Math Sister Paul Mary works out an algebraic problem on the board. In his favorite corner and with that famous long eraser handy, Brother Rosaire evaluates an equation in Advanced Algebra. St. Joseph ' s math department tries to prepare its students to adapt to a scientifically-orientated society. The increasing mathe- matical demands, our instructors ha ' e found, are best met by modern math . To understand what modem math means we inter iewed two teachers. Sister Paul Mar) ' teaches from both a paperback and a hardback text. She states that modern math books stress the structure and fundamentals of math. As taught in the girl ' s de- partment, students begin solving problems throtigh reason, deriv- ing from the experience prin- ciples for further study. Brother Barry says that modern math is a revolution in teach- ing technique. The new method retains the stress on learning the algebraic laws and proofs. Even though the boys texts still con- centrate on traditional math, the new system is recognized for its worth. A great variety of math is of- fered at St. Joseph ' s: algebra, geometry. Advanced Algebra, and trigonometry. Algebra teacher Mr. Rcith gives personal help to Tim Sullivan.

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Aim of Cultural Studies — Appreciate Life Bearded painter Mr. David Sanders of Notre Dame lectures the St. Joe Fine Arts Club on new changes in painting techniques. Under the direction of Brother Daniel Kane, the chorus acts as a choir dur- ing a dialogue Mass. Debate Captain Dennis Egan illustrates the art of speech making. 22