West Essex High School - Milestone Yearbook (North Caldwell, NJ)

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ittiiaton UtoUigy Today our world focuses on the fields of science and mathematics — the curing of diseases, the launching of rockets, the prob- ing of nature’s mysteries. It becomes increasingly important for the individual to study the phenomenon of life and the laws of the universe. The science student must possess a curious mind and then develop a knowledge of facts and processes. To encourage and instruct such students is the aim of the Math-Science Division. Scientific studies are encouraged by exten- sive laboratories, a science project room, and scientific equipment to rival many colleges. Courses are offered in the physical sciences, biology, chemistry, and physics. The Math- Science Division offers Advanced Biology for those students interested in continuing their studies in the biological sciences. Prerequisites are Biology I and Chemistry. 24 Oh, happy was I in the wilds of nature!” . . . anxious to help a pet of yours” ■ • • and low, there was my eclipse beginning! Of necessity she was patient in the teaching.”

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pjgsiral Eiutration iimaion And ye will but persuade him!” The shout was unanimous and hearty.” To do his best academically, a student must have a sound, healthy body and a general feeling of well-being. This is the basic belief of the Physical Education Division. It is the reason physical education is an inherent part of each West Essex student’s schedule. Most time is devoted to developing the fundamental skills in all types of physical activity. The theories of family living, first aid, and health are also taught. As a by-product, the individual student develops good sportsmanship and leadership ability. The gyms are among the many marvels of our new school. At the start of the school year they were not finished, but by December all the girl and boy athletes were exercising vigorously in the gyms. The theory of driver’s education is a required course for all juniors. They can also take behind- the-wheel driving for practical experience. He will not ask for help anymore. Well, whenever one of those people got a thing into his head, there was no getting it out again. 23

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Illjijiitrs (Eljmtfltrif {Jijgjsiral 9rfenr? iHathematiri? The measureless dim vacancies of space'.' General Math, Algebra I and II, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Advanced Math can be studied. Honor classes offer accellerated learning. Voluntary Saturday morning classes in calculus were attended by many. This enthusiasm for learning for learning’s sake” was further shown at the Saturday science seminars. Eminent scientists were invited to give lectures, and field trips were taken to Fairleigh Dickinson and Princeton Universities. Ye will note that I have but these four left; yet were they sixteen.” The Saturday Seminar — To business now and sharp's the word!” 25