Highland High School - Shield Yearbook (Highland, IN)

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Students learn by seeking answers in advanced math, science courses Microscope slides, dissecting pans, and the smell of formaldehyde were common aspects of elementary and advanced biology classes. Begin- ning with simple plants and working up to complicated beings, students studied the systems and life patterns of all forms of life. The mysteries of chemical reac- tions were probed into by eager chem- istry students who became well ac- quainted with formulas and chemical equations. Labs gave students a chance to seek answers to their questions by performing experiments. Slide rule in hand, busy physics students computed complicated prob- lems. Thermodynamics, energy, elec- tricity, and the basics of molecular structure were studied to give students an understanding of daily occurrences and allow them to predict what would happen in special circumstances. Tony Zalkulak tests the basics of physics. Fundamentals are researched by Juniors Betty Cote and Rich Brosseau as they observe a linear expansion of metal experiment during a lab period. Science 21

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C5 c n Mr. Joseph Farahee works through a proof of solving triangles by logarithms in trigonometry class. Hydrogen chloride, potassium permangante, sodium hydroxide — chemicals and their different reactions are the basis of study for elementary and advanced chemistry classes. Solids, liquids and gasses are stud- ied to learn the basics of molecular composition. The effect of solutions on electrical currents is the theme of one lab in first-year chemistry class as Ron Goins and Frank Martinez check the wattage of a light bulb. Learning through experimentation is the advantage of chemistry. 20 Science

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Students achieve cultural expression Cultural expression was achieved for students in music and art classes. Skill in creativity and orig- inality, or a potential talent was given a chance to be enhanced. History of famous painters, sketching techniques, and interpreting modern art are all a part of the curric- ulum of art appreciation classes. Stu- dents learned new skills and were given a chance to express themselves in various media, not only in drawing, but also in sculpture. Boasting a large music depart- ment, Highland High offered a total of four different divisions and seven vocal groups. Students with a talent in musi- cal instruments may receive instruction and belong to the marching and pep bands. Senior Rhonda Wallen skillfully goes about the tedious task of weaving. Arts and crafts students acquired many new talents including the ability to operate a full-size loom. Many of the projects deco- rated the hall outside the art room. Those with singing talent may take glee club and compete for posi- tions in the H.H.S. choir, or one of the various vocal groups. Mrs. .Sally, art instructor, shows beginning art students the correct process of rolling out clay so as to eliminate air bubbles when the ceramic is baked in the kiln. After the first firing, the ceramic is glazed and fired again. Focusing their undivided atte ntion on Mr. Gordon Wilder, music instructor, choir members strive to catch the down beat of a new musical composition as they diligently practice for a concert. Not only aspring, but a fall concert was presented by the choir and various vocal groups.