Yeshiva University High School For Boys - Elchanite Yearbook (New York, NY)

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-4- ' G ' ,.. ...,... Demonstration of the slide rule-2X2 MATHEMATICS During these past lifty years, mathematics has been recognized as a major field for both business and industry as Well as for scientiic research. Realizing the ever-expanding role of the mathematician, the administration at Yeshiva has taken steps to provide its students with the best possible preparation in this field. To the x's and y's of the elementary and intermediate algebra and geometry courses, Y.U.l I.S. has added the vectors and matrices of twelfth year math and the integrals and derivatives of analytic geometry and calculus. The fourf year honors math program permits the mathematically inclined student to explore different number systems, the theory of sets, and truth tables. Motivating the student in his quest for mathematical knowledge, the calculus and analytic geometry program enables the student to receive college credit while still in high school. judging by the results achieved by our students on the MAA, Merit Scholarship Exam, and College Aptitude Tests, our math department, led by Mr. J. Stepelman, is one of the finest and most successful in the city. u if 1 x :r-7 ,,. . Lg - .5 . , 1 . , 'J ' 'n'- . lg K MR. J. STEPELMAN MR. L. WACHSMAN 'IIA S49- MR. H. GROSSBERG 4 , ,ee an RH f '. 'Ni' .,,4 E MR. M. SCHWARTZ me MR. H. BARON

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MR. H. FRIED DR. S. CHARLES MR. E. CLEMENT MR. H. SCHOFFEL RABBI ZIONS The Ides of March presentation LANGUAGE In the last half century, with the advent of the airplane, radio, and television, the world has shrunk greatly in distance. Yet, the distance between peoples and ideas is still too great for a world where misunderstandings can easily become catastrophes. Now, more than ever before, it is important to reach one's fellow human being and to communicate with him in the language he understands, his language. Our foreign language department, under the able guidance of Mr. H. Fried, has flourished in the Hfty-year history of our school. The languages offered range from ancient Latin to modern French and Spanish. At one time German was also taught but it was discontinued in the 194O's. All students now take the language of their choice in the junior and senior years. Hebrew is taken all four years and thereby satisfies the foreign language requirement for the Hrst two years. Formerly, students took their language in the sophomore and junior years, but under the present system the language may be continued by the student in college without a year's lapse during which the student may forget his foreign language.

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DR. FRANKEL MR. LANDAU A 5 , V-in Q, V .v Qs. ft E 2 -4 E MR. KOTKIN i f ' 9 x f r. , . x, . -:gd --,ff M 'SF 'D e MR. MILLER Wa! an-ff ' fx I 'it iiqqw Kg WFVTFE' SCIENCE Largely due to the efforts of an exceptionally able staff, the Y.U.H.S. Science De- partment has met with continuous success. Headed by the eminent author and scientist, Dr. Emanuel Frankel, the science program includes four years of courses in the basic sciences. A major change in ,the science program took place in 1965 when earth science was substituted for the general science course previously offered to freshmen. This improve- ment allows for a maximum science background with a minimum of overlap through the four years. A course in modern biology is given in the sophomore year. This course includes the most up-to-date textbooks and an Honors Class for qualified students. Upperclassmen are offered optional courses in chemistry and physics designed to stimulate and prepare Yeshiva boys for further studies in those fields. The physics course, open to seniors only, is made especially interesting and challenging through the excel- lent facilities of Yeshiva Colleges physics lab and demonstration room. In past years, students have been encouraged to attend summer science programs sponsored by the National Science Foundation. Those fortunate enough to be accepted to such a program have always returned thoroughly pleased and indebted to their science mentors. Sf' A 534 , 4534 E MR. ARONSTEIN MR. FINKELSTEIN MR. WEPNER