If students are eligible for the accelerated science program, they certainly ought to take it," declared Todd Parkhurst, 1959 Maine graduate. He continued, "The program may awaken new interest for you and open new doors in your plans for the future."

Todd, who was a four‑year: participant in Maine's accelerated science program, is now enrolled in general engineering at I the University of Illinois. As a result of his high school science training, he took the College Entrance Advanced Placement exam and on the basis of his score received credit for one semester of freshman chemistry. If he passes a test like the second semester chemistry final, he will be exempt from the University's chemistry requirements.

According to Todd, Maine graduates receive special recognition on the college campus in the fields of math and science.

The objective of Maine West's accelerated courses is to meet the academic needs of the school's able and ambitious students who rank in the top two to three percent of their respective classes. The following courses are offered to accelerated science students:

FRESHMAN YEAR
Physical Science
or General Science
or Biology (Laboratory)

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Sophomore Chemistry I (Laboratory)

JUNIOR YEAR
Accelerated Physics (Laboratory)
or Physics

SENIOR YEAR
Choice of one of the Advanced Placement Courses:
Chemistry II
Biology II
Physics II

Students for the accelerated science program are chosen after being screened on the basis of several aptitude and achievement tests taken during t b e freshman year, past records and. freshman science grades, and recommendation of the freshman science teacher.

Mr. Herman Rider, head of the science department, explained concerning Maine West's accelerated science program, "We try to challenge students to the limit of their abilities."