Wheaton College - Nike Yearbook (Norton, MA)

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ASTRONOMY The Astronomy department is designed to increase the student’s understanding of the physical characteristics and motions of astronomical bodies in the solar system and sidereal universe. As well as attend- ing class lectures, students make use of the college observatory. Laboratory pe- riods are scheduled in the evenings so that one can observe individual constella- tions through the telescope. Studying mathematical equations in relation to as- tronomy helps the student to comprehend the order of the cosmos. Charles W. Hetzler, Ph.D. MATHEMATICS The study of mathemat- ics develops in the students the skill of analyzing a problem and solving it in the most efficient way. By applying the proper prin- ciples and discarding the unnecessary steps, the most direct approach is found. This technique of a logical progression of steps is found in many areas beyond the realm of mathematics. William R. Smith, A.M.; Ann F. O’Neill, Ph.D., Department Head; Carl A. Garabedian, Ph.D. aH

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CHEMISTRY Linda Fielding, A.B.; Bojan H. Jennings, Ph.D.; Maud A. Marshall, D.Phil., Department Head; Lucy H. Warren, A.B.; Francene S. Burnett, A.M.; Mildred W. Evans, Ph.D. In the study of chemistry, the student works with the basic elements, breaking down and rebuilding the states of physical matter. By working out chemical prob- lems through mathematical equations, she comes to realize the principles governing the construction of compounds. Whether working on paper or in the laboratory, one must proceed logically from step to step, remaining objective in viewing the results. In the line of research, Wheaton’s science department is now working on ultrasonics, a form of Physical Chemistry dealing with sound waves. PHYSICS Primitive man learned by trial and er- ror the laws of gravity. As he discovered the principles of physical science, he in- corporated them into his way of living. Modern man with the aid of mathematics, continues his ancestor’s study of nature and attempts a further exploration of the phenomena which govern the actions of the universe. Harry M. Landis, M.S., Department Head; Francene S. Burnett, A.M. 26

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION Seated: Evelyn Schofield, Christine White, Ed.M. Standing: Mary Nicholson, M.S.; Sybil Shonyo, B.S.; Barbara Gowitzke, Ed.M. An important part of the college life is the great variety of sports offered by the Physical Education department. Students have the opportunity to develop skill in such social sports as bowling, tennis and golf and in team sports such as hockey and basketball. They may perfect a sense of rhythm in more exacting activities like dance and rhythmic swimming. Class teams play exciting hockey and tennis matches with other classes and with other schools. 28