Kecoughtan High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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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

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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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Math courses range from Miss Mar ' A. Thomas General Math, Geometrv ' Longwood College. B.S. Mrs. Charlotte E. RemaJey Department Chairman Geometry, Matrix Algebra. Calculus Mrs. Patricia D. Denton Algebra. Geometry Westhampton College, B. A. Sponsor: J.V ' . Cheerleaders Mrs. Barbara K. Graham Geometry. Trigonometry Atlantic Christian College, B.S. Mrs. Jane F. Bunting Geometry, Math Analysis Longwood College, B.S. Sponsor: Math Honor Society University of Alabama. B.S., M..A. Sponsor: Math Honor Society Dr. Richard Prosl, television calculus teacher, pauses to consider a question during his visit to Kecoughtan. “All right, this time I take x ' s and you take o’s, Mr. Millen informs Steve Dandrea. The basic concepts of mathematics, as well as advanced experimentation in the field, were presented to the students through various math courses. In order to keep up with this constantly changing subject and to encourage students to continue math studies, the department provided courses to fit the needs of every student. The consumer math and general math courses were de- signed to help students improve the arithmetic skills useful in solving problems of everyday living. Algebra and geo- metry also helped Kecoughtan students complete the grad- uation requirement of two units of math credit. Other students accepted the challenge of advanced math courses. Trigonometry, analytic geometry, math analysis, and matrix algebra were among those which col- lege bound students found stimulating. A television- supplemented calculus course was provided for those interested seniors who had previously participated in the accelerated math program. Second semester activity included the introduction of probability and statistics. This course, for seniors and ju- niors who had completed second year algebra, included making predictions in working with large bodies of numbers. Teachers in the department used visual aids to help students further understand text material. 30