George Rogers Clark High School - Powder Horn Yearbook (Whiting, IN)

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During biology class, Pam Stewart, Ronald Kurek, Andy Barlo, and Diane Wozniak examine and identify the intricate systems contained in the cross section of a tree trunk. “Mixing a magic potion.” Barb Falaschetti and Ron Beitler perform a typical chemistry experiment. This one is con¬ cerned with combining sodium chloride with sulfuric acid. Science Stressed in Curriculum by Ann Marie Chrustowski Science, a growing concern throughout the nation, received extra emphasis at Clark this year as ex¬ pressed by the increase in the enrollment in science classes. Biology, a course required for graduation, boasted a total of 246 students enrolled, while 83 Clarkites learned the laws of physics, and 49 students devoted their time to the study of the chemical com¬ position of matter. In the biology classes students are introduced to the world of one-cell plants and animals and are able to view specimens under the miscroscope. Physics classes study important facts concerning motion, heat, sound, electricity, and related topics. Chemistry students give seven hours a week to the study of matter, chemical equations, and experimen¬ tation. Two extra hours, beside the regular class period, are used for laboratory work by chemistry students. Ed Bojda describes and indicates the important, but minute, parts of a complicated automobile motor to Bob Zato in Mr. Edwin Martin’s physics class. In other science classes students utilize all avail¬ able equipment and information to expand their knowledge. For practical application of scientific principles, students display products of hard and tedious work—science projects. High ranking proj¬ ects compete in local and district contests.

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Over 675 students file into the library every day to use its valuable supply of books or to study in its quiet atmosphere.

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Mary Ann Matyi observes Henry Ashcraft as he demon¬ strates the proper procedure for bisecting an angle with a compass in Miss Leah Booth’s geometry class. Figuring out the final step in a commercial math problem, Pam Botos works it out step by step on the board, while Sharon Poplawski and Kathy Davis check her work. One year of math is required for graduation; gen¬ erally, however, students enroll for two or more such courses. College-bound students usually study two or more courses in higher math, algebra and geome¬ try, since these are prerequisites for enrollment in most colleges. Participating in algebra classes were 182 fresh¬ men, while only 52 enrolled in general mathematics. Geometry students numbered 155 as compared to the 125 who took commercial math. Continuing their study of mathematics, 76 students entered the ad¬ vanced algebra classes. Trigonometry, a study of trigonometric functions, and solid geometry, or three-dimensional geometry, provides an insight to math on the college level. These courses are offered on a divided schedule of one semester each to 14 seniors this year. A senior math class, consisting of 45 students, supplements the regular requirements. Also, com¬ mercial math and general math provide valuable ex¬ perience for those planning to enter the business world. Increased Enrollment in Higher Hath by Annette Palenik Mathematics, the most exact of the sciences, de¬ velops in individuals the ability to apply sound and accurate reasoning. A staff of five teachers instructs 650 students in this field throughout the year. “I can’t see a thing!” Bob Slivka tries to adjust the deli¬ cate mechanisms of a transit in trigonometry class, while Mary Ference and Dick Cavanaugh look on. 10