Kennedy High School - Legacy Yearbook (Silver Spring, MD)

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SCIENCE Variety sparks interest in science course-units From chasing elusive amoeba to studying the DNA molecule to experimenting with the elements, the Kennedy science student is constantly engaged in exploring the world around him. Kennedy's program in the sciences allows the individual latitude in choosing the nature and order of his subjects. Major emphasis is placed on experiments conducted by the individual student, thus involving him directly. With the whole brilliant array of scientific endeavor stretched out before them, science students face a continued challenge to learn the mysteries of the universe. li Above: Mr, Piersol, who attended Edinboro State College and Penn State, holds a BS. in Ed. and an M.S. This is his first year at Kennedy, and he sponsors the ninth grade, Above left: Mr. Masci, sponsor of the Legacy and the Senior Class, is Team 9-10 Leader. He attended George Washington U. and johns Hop- kins U. and holds a B.S, and an M.A.T.

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Below: Mr. Hendricks, sponsor of the Science Club, attended Penn State and American U., and holds a B.S. and an MSST. To the right: Mr. Ward, who attended Wilson Teachers College and LJ. of Md., is Assistant Football Coach. He holds a BS. and is working toward his Masters. Above: Mr. Saunders attended U.C.L.A., George Washington LJ., and American U. He holds a BS. and an M.A., and is sponsor of the Model Airplane Club and the Science Club. To the right: The Biology Departments collection of fish causes much classroom conversation. 20 lim f ,.

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MA THEMA TICS Individualized attention t piiies math at JFK Revolution has hit the Math Department this year as it strives to develop programs beneficial to the in- dividual student. The courses have been integrated with physics classes to provide students with good, broad backgrounds, a math lab has been set up so that the math aide can give special help. Finally the department is looking to the future by establishing complete math files on all Kennedy math students. Above: Mr. Bell, l.V. Football Coach and Varsity Baseball Coach, received his B S at Indiana U. of Pennsylvania. To the right: Mr. Miller, in his first year at Kennedy holds a 8.5. and is presently working toward his Masters. A graduate of Frostburg State College, Towson State College and U. Of Md., he is a sponsor of the Math Team.