Westfield High School - Weather Vane Yearbook (Westfield, NJ)

Page 30 text:

Calculator Club Although the Calculator Club is small, its activities have proved interesting and useful. Advised by Miss Judith Clark, the club mem- bers have learned to understand the me- chanics and operations of a calculator. A representative from the Underwood Corpora- tion demonstrated the capabilities of the machine, and since then the club has utilized the information they acquired in solving in- tricate mathematical problems. Slide Rule Club A working knowledge of the operation and practical application of the slide rule is es- sential to the mathematics and science student. During the first semester, the members of the Slide Rule Club met early every Thursday morning with the adviser. Miss Dama Hill, and the president, John Read. They worked to gain speed and accuracy with their cal- culations on this instrument. 1 26

Page 29 text:

Physicians Club Today the roie of the physician is becoming more and more important. In view of this increasing interest in medicine, the Physician's Club was intro- duced at WHS this year. With the aid of their adviser, Mr. Robert Sanislow, the members discuss the problems of today's physician to gain o better under- standing of his role in society. The main projects for this year were a trip to Overlook Hospital and a tour of the medical facilities ot Rutgers Univer- sity, In 1956, the girls who were interested in the many facets of the nursing pro- fession organized, with the assistance of Mrs. Valeria Barber, the Future Nurses of America Club. This year, while acting as volunteers in neighbor- ing hospitals and while listening to lectures given by prominent specialists of the medical profession, the members, led by president Mary Jo Wade, hove investigated the varied aspects of nursing. This preview of future ca- reers gives each member a firm foundation for her vocational goals. F.N.A.

Page 31 text:

Microbiology Club At their monthly meetings, the members of the Microbiology Club evaluate and discuss the scientific advancements in the field of biology. Each student conducts individual research projects with the aid of the advisers, Mr. Clarence Jones and Mr. Joseph Kursar. They study bacterial cultures and mu- tation in the planaria. In addi- tion, the club creates interest in this field by publicizing careers in scientific research. Advanced Biology Club The Advanced Biology Club was organized to give the in- terested student the opportunity to observe and discuss the specialized fields of biology. At the first club meeting, the mem- bers, under the supervision of the adviser, Mr. John Elder, divided into committees. Each group was responsible for re- porting the results of an experi- ment completed during the year. The reports included dis- cussions on such topics as the intelligence of hamsters, Freu- dian psychology, and a newly developed method of ac- celerating plant growth. Earth Science Club To broaden the student's knowledge of physical sciences such as astronomy, meteorology, oceanography, and geology is the primary oim of the Earth Science Club. Adviser, Mr. Nor- man Koury directs the studies of the earth and its relationship to the universe. The year's activi- ties were highlighted by trips to the Franklin Mine at Frank- lin, New Jersey, and to the Museum of Natural History in New York City. 27