Kecoughtan High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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Chem Study was a new addition Robert T. Cronau, Jr. Department Co-chairman Physics, Algebra University of Virginia. B.A. Biology, Chemistry, Physiology and Physics composed the Science Department curriculum at Kecoughtan this year. Mrs. Gail Russell and Mr. Robert Cronau served as co-chairmen of the department which presented both phys- ical and biological sciences to meet the interests of science- minded Warriors. Sophomores were introduced to the process of dissec- tion in biology classes. They also became acquainted with the proper use of the microscope. The faculty used films and charts to help the students better understand their work. Several seniors who had satisfactorily completed biology and chemistry engaged in the study of advanced biology. In such classes the students learned physiological concepts by engaging in research and experimenting in physiology projects. Modern equipment in the laboratories provided students with the materials they needed for “in depth” studies in the science courses. Miss Debra A. Smith Chemistry, Chem Study Longwood College, B.S For his physics lectures Mr. Cronau seeKS library source materials. Kaye Snipes and Janet Spencer accept the services of Mr. Fulk as they look for one of those cute little whatchamacallits in biology class. Jess D. Fulk Biology Bridgewater College. B.A. Coach: Indoor and Outdoor Track Mrs. Anne A. Chisman Biology Westhampton College, B.A. 28

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fields related to their particular interests. A second phase of the Industrial Arts program was the coordination of Kecoughtan and Peninsula Vocational Technical Center programs. With the recommendation of the principal, students could attend either morning or after- noon classes at the Center. Vo-Tech’s purpose is “to provide the student with the basic skills and related information to enable him to develop into a skilled worker of the highest order, and then help to supply the needs of the area for skilled personnel.” Students found a wide variety of courses offered by the Center. Air-conditioning, refrigeration and heating, auto mechanics, drafting, electronics, machine shop, sheet metal, and welding were courses taken by Kecoughtan students. “I’m afraid it’s a hair out of line,” Carroll Hunt informs Jim Couper as they learn the importance of accuracy in wood shop productions. “Now watch those fingers”, Mr. Kolley reminds Gary Forbes. Mr. Wright advises student? Butch Ramsburg, Dan McNiel, and Sam Thomas to be par- ticularly careful in working with metal shop machinery. John A. Kolley Woodworking Miami University. B.S. Coach: J.V. Football James M. Wright Drafting. Metal Shop East Tennessee State University. B.S. Coach: Varsity Football. J.V. Baseball 27

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to the Science Department subjects Henry N. Roper, III Biology. Economics University of Virginia. B.A. Coach: J.V. Football Students interested in physical .science had opportunities to take chemistry or physics at Kecoughtan. A new course, Chem Study, with concentration on laboratory work was added to the science curriculum this year. The course, formally called Chemical Education Ma- terials Study, was taught on an experimental basis. Older chemistry books emphasized descriptive chemistry with less lab work, while the Chem Study course stressed con- cepts which were gained directly from laboratory experi- ments. In Chem Study, the students “discovered” the con- cepts for themselves from experiments and supplemented their knowledge by the textbook. Other students undertook the study of physics. During the first semester they became aware of the importance of learning the equations of motion when applied to physical situations. The second semester brought emphasis on the study of heat, light, sound, and electricity. Mrs. Gail C. Russell Department Co-chairman Biology Westhampton College. B.A. College of William and Mary. M.T.S. ■Sponsor: Biological Society For Miss Smith, a Slurpee sure comes in handy during those tedious grade- averaging sessions. Mrs. Brenda I. Phalin Biology West Virginia University, B.S. Arthur S. Warren Chemistry High Point College, A.B. Bill Wilson won ' t take Mr. Roper’s word for it until he sees the chemical formula for pickles in print. 29