North Phoenix High School - Hoofbeats Yearbook (Phoenix, AZ)

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Mr. Casteel explained the characteristics of a cell to one of his biology classes. Biology Students examined specimen under the microscope and wrote up the results of their findings. Students prepared experiments in the lab to help them better understand chemistry principles. 21

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Torn Casteel Gary Farabee Henry Hall Wayne McMullen I. F. Nichols Biology Biology Biology Physics General Science B.A., M.A. B.S., M.S. B-S-, M-A- Ph- B., M.N.S. B.S., M.A. James Stanfield james Thomas Biology Chemistry B.S., M.S. B-S-. M-A- Students Worked in Lab To Aid Classroom Study North's science department, which rank- ed second in the nation in the Westinghouse Science Talent Search, had many classes to offer interested students. General scif ence was taken by those who Wanted only a basic science background. This course touched on many different aspects of sci- ence but did not dwell on any one particular field. Students desiring more than a background in science could take biology, chemistry, physics, or organic chemistry. In these classes, students gained a more specific knowledge of individual scientific fields. A course in agriculture was also offered. Biology, chemistry, physics, and or- ganic chemistry Were the laboratory sci- ences offered at North, and students taking these courses performed many lab exper- iments. These experiments helped the student understand his subject. 20 ABOVE: Physics student Bill Romley performs an ex- periment to measure the focal length of a lens. BELOW Geary Greene and his lab partner write their observations of the same experiment.

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Bruce Barton Doyle Hardy Geometry Algebra B,S,, M.S. B.A., M.Ed. Thomas Inman Raymond Nicolay Algebra Geometry B.A., M.A. B.S., M.A. Math Department Covered General Math to Calculus Mathematics has had a large part in helping man understand the world around him. Through the use of math, he has taken great strides in solving the problems of such fields as sci- ence, economics, and engineering. Today mathematics also plays avital role in the relatively new areas of space travel and electronics. North High's math department gave students the basic background neces- sary for future occupations inthe nu- merous areas to which mathematics may be applied. Math courses ranged from general math to calculus and also included introductory analysis, trigonometry, geometry, and algebra. Those who were willing and able to do the extra Work could enroll in advanced math classes. 22 Introductory analysis students spent part of each class period preparing their assignments for the next day. ' Mr. Inman's blackboard and chalk proved to be two of his most effective teaching tools. Robert Wheelwright Harold Williams Helen Woodburn Algebra Trigonometry Algebra B.S.. M.Ed. B.A., M.S. B. S., M. Ed