Nicolet High School - Shield Yearbook (Glendale, WI)

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-an Z 2 A . I' Q y.r. I 2 I I I E I I Q Q., Vw-'fw,,.,, A sion. The element of question was something all science students experienced with experi- mentation. Pam Goldsmith, a chemistry student, tested her questions in this experi- ment concerning vapor pressure. I f can ' ...J X4 1 ',,, 1 1 I7 fter making their own investigation about the effect of the moon on Earth's tides, Mr. Larson's Earth Science class shared thoughts in a concluding discus- Sue Frederickson and Judy Thomson tested the logic of their think- ing in interpreting data for random synthesis. A ,z ,I SCIENCE PRQJECTS MQTIV TED LOGICAL THINKING Throughout this year, young scientists with limit- less ideas learned to apply if . . . then logic in form- ing hypotheses. Then planning ways to put their hy- potheses to the teSt, the logical thinkers chose mate- rials to work with, whether assembling a paralax viewfinder or preparing an acid solution to form coacervates. For many days orange liquids bubbled in test tubes, light reflected from mirrors and refracted through water, and organisms grew under the micro- scope. Finally, after much experimentation, students concluded from their observations. The scientists now could use what they had learned from logical thinking and apply this knowledge to new scientific problems.

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As Bruce Frank prepared to record the answer, Richard Rubin fed the magnetic data card into the school 's new computer. Amidst several probability props, Norm Matar tested the chances of throwing two sixes. As Mr. Johnson looked on, Madeline Crivello recorded the results to calculate the frequency of throwing like numbers. MATHEMATICS CCMPUTED FO RM ULAS, ACTS, A D FIGURE Teachers performed magic with only logic up their sleeves. Facts organized in a truth table enlightened students once confused by mathematical illu- sions. The new computer hummed out answers as fast as students clicked the buttons. And finally, formal proofs on the board dispelled all mystery. Then students tried their hands at a per- formance, using for props gaily covered geometry models and their own inge- nuity. As Mr. Kottke and Debby Hentzen checked the jus- tifications for his reasons, Herb Wiedemann tried a hand-waving proof. l

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, lsr X M A 2 Major colleges and universities sent representatives to discuss courses and campus life with interested students. Here the representative of Colorado State University discussed the possibilities and qualities of the school with Mrs. Whiting, Mary Miller, Linda Sampson, Peggy Albert and Jeff Gaines. STUDENTS EGU D GUIDANCE IN C-22 Just one step beyond the commons stood the Guidance Center. There counselors directed freshmen to form their studies and activities into a pattern. To sophomores Guidance also offered a series of tests to make sure the proper courses were being taken. Guidance helped juniors blast off by setting up PSAT, SAT, and ACT Entrance Exams. They made possible unlimited use of the College Information Center located in the Guidance Ofiice. Also they provided additional information about colleges, Armed Forces, and job placement for all interested seniors. Lastly Guidance Counselors sent school recommendations and transcripts to colleges and future employers. 5? , ,lyk , M ..,, ul Guidance's vast College Reference Library provided such Audio-Visual aides as the Sight-Sound to familiarize students with proper study habits and college references. I8