Green Mountain High School - Ramblings Yearbook (Lakewood, CO)

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48 - Academics A typical History teacher's desk is surrounded with maps and piled high with homework. Rick Bath's sophomore class works diligently on their map assignments. XS-cf 3 'I' ,,r,,.,.,.,.,..Mw7.--M--Y-WW M Dr. Bill Parkos talks with Psychology teacher Dave Dickason and another interested person after his lecture on anorexia nervosa. Dennis Hastings looks up to see who is at the door. 1

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Science A lot of people suffer through Science because it is required for one year. stated Allen Snyder, science de- partment teacher. But science should be enjoyed, and is, by a major portion of the students who take science. We offer so much, students who enroll find the class they want and are therefor happy. commented Cindy Fite. In fact, many of the teachers of science feel that the students make an honest attempt to view that which the science depart- ment has to offer. 'il hope , added Dave Reid, that the students learn to view science as a process of acquiring knowledge and applying it. One of the main things the science department would like to stress to the student is that a good well- rounded science background will be extremely helpful in College and in many jobs. Several teachers felt that we have one of the best science departments in the county. One of the main reasons is because of the good science backgrounds of the teachers here. said Snyder. The staff is also younger and more flexable than most science depart- ments. Science is having a greater influence on careers today also. With technology, science is impacting civilization, like never before. said Ried. With that will come good changes and changes that need to be carefully moniteredf' One thing is make clear by all the teachers talked with. The teachers in the science department want the students to enjoy science and enjoy working with the students of GMI-lS. Yr 2 ek . , , iuwwmf V ,., , ffmmfm , ' V HM A 47 .. , .1 .. .. gg, DS ' M' iff , W ff fy af 4 1' 2 A 1 ,Q if MH' ' .... f.':EIL ' lf-lf. ,U L, 'ii Academics - 47

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-ma- .- Z 55 x In Social Studies Social Studies, why do we require it? Social Studies tells us of past history and events. stated Larry Knott. It should help us not make the same mistakes twice. Dennis Hastings commented, Social Studies helps us grow, ex- pand our horizons and learn something of the past. It gives us a better understanding of the human condition. Scott Roberts, junior, felt that Social Studies gives us a good view of the past. I hope students learn cooperation, and how to share, when they graduatef' said Knott. Hastings hoped that stu- dents would learn appreciation of the liberal arts, and an understanding or awareness of themselves and society while still acquiring knowledge. Knott also expressed his hope that students wuld learn how to get along. Among most of the Social Studies teachers, a lot felt that a good portion of students who take Social Studies classes have poor attitudes. A fair number of students don't appreciate what they can learn in, not only Social Studies department, but in all the departments of GMHS. added Knott. Hastings responded some appreciate Social Stud- ies, but many only regard it as a mandatory class to meet the graduation requirementsf' The study habits of some students are not conducive to good learning. commented Knott. Steve Chase, junior, felt that, should the teachers in Social Studies include more enthusiasm in their lectures and some humor, more students are apt to have a more positive attitude. mwsmt-at .W pa S mv 5 .r 11:5 1 pm Academics - 49