Waterford High School - Excalibur Yearbook (Waterford, CT)

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ln a Technological World Math Shows its Importance as the Supporter Cf Science Pat Garrison delivers a report in calculus class. The practice of having students report to their class requires that they have a secure knowledge of the subject. Mathematics has become indispensible to the sciences in today's technological explosion. Cybernet- ics, based on mathematics, makes the enormous amount of data collected by the science meaningful. Statistical research seeks to find reasons behind un- explained events. Many of the more complex aspects of electronics, cosmology and genetics can be ex- pressed only in mathematical terms. Because mathematics is such an important part of many areas of endeavor, every Waterford student must complete a two-year course. Mrs. Martha Wales and Mrs. Elizabeth House, have been added to the staff. Beginning and advanced algebra, geometry and trigonometry are in the curriculum of college prep- aratory students so that they may have a good basis for further study. ELIZABETH KENYON Algebra II, Math seminar, HELEN L- BROGAN Dept. Chairman Algebra I, II, Geometry our ,-ff GEORGETTE CROTEAU WILLIAM GRIFFIN KATHLEEN HOUSE WILLIAM RUBINO Math, Science Algebra, Trigonometry, Mathg Algebra, General Math General Math, Algebra II, National Honor Society GGOIHCUY

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DAVID NORMAN GERARD ROUSSEAU THOMAS SELMECKI THOMAS MURRAY General Science, Physics, Earth Scienceg Biology, General Scienceg Biology, General Scienceg Freshman Class Advisor, Varsity Baseball Coach, Key Clubg Senior Class Advisor AVA Director Freshman Basketball Coach Sophomore Class Advisor IRVING SHULMAN JANET TRIPLETT Chemistry, Biology, Biology, Physical Science, General Science General Scienceg CHARTER Upper right: Students in a chemistry lab, weigh substances to be used in an experiment. Below: Mr. Barrett lectures to a physics class on pully systems. ln Chemistry and Physics In a world of ever-expanding technology, science is king. lt.is the field of knowledge which is growing so rapidly that areas are developed almost more quickly than they can be absorbed. A science faculty must be abreast of the newest discoveries and methods, yet able to teach the basic facts and instill in their students the age-old attitude of scientific inquiry. In general and earth sciences, new approaches in- crease the studentis knowledge of the world around him. Biology and chemistry explore the natural and physical surroundings in greater detail, while physics and science seminars probe the smallest basic build- ing blocks of our universe. Beyond are the frontiers of science where tomorrow's Wonders are being created. The rigors of space exploration, the eradication of disease, better understanding of the complex human organism and the globe we inhabit, all demand an in- tellectual discipline and application greater than ever before required of a rising generation. Mr. Barrett and his nine colleagues introduce Waterford students to that exciting world. students become aware of the influence science has on their lives.

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HELENE RYMASH MARTHA WALES JERALD YUHAS General Math, Geometry, Math Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra General Math lg Future Teachers Association Q hx l Miss Brogan demonstrates use of a slide rule to Roberta lems in Science courses such as Physics which require fast Berman. Competency in using such a time saving and efii- Mathematical calculations. cient Mathematical tool proves a great help in solving prob-