Estes Park High School - Whispering Pine Yearbook (Estes Park, CO)

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' -' ' H Lv Listening and leaming Ken Lynch, Lisa Lorman, Lauren Anderson, Renee Martin and Kim Derlaan watch a city worker explain Estes Parks' power plant. Social studies meets requirements In the social studies depart- ment students had several classes that could be chosen to fulfill their requirements and satisfy their in- terests. Juniors enrolled in cultures class, which led them on their annual Centennial field trip. This was their seventh year to make this historic field trip. Students also enrolled in the class geography of the Americas, where they learned the detailed study of both North and South America, and became familiar with the country they live in and also with South American peoples. Charles Whiting and Dave Martin instructed consumer edu- cation, which taught students how to become wise consumers and business persons. Students were taught how to shop for quality, price and service when purchasing a house, food and cars. Psychology was once again a popular course for juniors and seniors. ln this class they leamed about the human mind and how it operates. Seniors took American Gov- ernment as their last requirement. They learned about the Federal govemment and its three branches. They also learned about the nomination and elective process, civil liberties and civil rights. Social studies 9

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Lisa Danielson, Amy Laviolette and Gene Hardy listen intently in U.S. history honors class as Dave Martin lectures. L ' Congressman Hank Brovim speaks with seniors on govemment issues on his visit to Estes Park High School. H , , Skt .iz Q is U Qitggx A W 34. f t Q ft is 5 - S X Q f img: K A 5 X iii 1 3 t es: mail swam r rrrr. . - ' QQQ- f ,.-. 0 . of rrr. .. H . F , g ....,., , -' ,,-- ....., . . . r ..., I t Testing their taste buds Sonja Peterson and Jon Johns sample different sodas in con- Watching closely, John Wisner views a film on war in U.S. history as Don Magnuson stands sumer education. in the back of the room. 8 Social studies

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Student teacher Granger Banks hastily pours hydrochloric acid into a solution of sodium hydroxide as Dawn Hirst and Jay Watson look on with interest. Science curriculum offers new challenges Students had a chance to participate in a broad range of science-related outings and activi- ties with the adoption of a widely based science curriculum. Staff changes had to be made with the absence of Mary Ann Varanka, due to a sabbatical leave to attend the University of Colo- rado. However, a student teacher, Granger Banks, eased the work load, by aiding Dave Ohlde with chemistry and Grace Stephen with biology. New classes offered included a semester study of local geology, energy applications and freshman problem solving. With 1986 being the year of the Comet, Mr. Ohlde's physics Energy applications students det hands-on experience while building a solar windmill. 10 Science students braved the early moming cold to catch a glimpse of this once-in-a-lifetime wonder. Rick Wach exclaimed, Ult was an expe- rience to see, but I question its value on my life. Matt Zavakos added his personal touch. Comet, what comet? These future physicists also attended a Physics Day at Colo- rado State University and toured a chemical laboratory in Boulder. Biology classes taught by Mrs. Stephen took advantage of the warm spring weather to get out- side for stream studies. Students took water samples and collected living organisms. Jerry MclVluny's freshmen worked closely with grade school- ers, setting up demonstrations and allowing the youngsters to participate in various activities. Jay Watson stated his opinion ofthe science offerings, I serious- ly think we had a good program, but we need to offer more clas- ses.