Woodbridge High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Woodbridge, VA)

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Wait! I don’t quite get that ... Chris Anderson, Chris Mosier, Sean McMenamin, Louis Becka, and Billy James quizzically concentrate on Mr. Hector Latalladi’s physics lecture. Physics can be very confusing at times. Pick any card except this one! Mr. Greg Shifflett explains to Michelle Williams the laws of probability with a deck of cards. Probability and statistics play a vital role in sciences, especially the life sciences. It better work right this time ... Lori Eagle com¬ pares two test tubes of some strange solution. Chemistry courses provided much time in the laboratory for the application of ideas learned in class. I l I Science 27

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Future Scientists Students took science courses for a number of reasons. Some were preparing for a career in a scientific field to be preceded by college and or graduate school. Others were becoming knowledgeable of the material for profes¬ sions or for living in modern society. Still others were taking the courses to fulfill graduation requirements. Whatever the objectives might have been, the science department had a class for everyone. The science curriculum included biology, Let’s see — the light phase then the ... Shawn Buige intensely studies the black board in advanced biology class. This class is limited to juniors and seniors only and requires vast amounts of time for study and memorization. earth science, physics, chemistry, con¬ sumer chemistry, advanced biology, and advanced chemistry. For those who wanted to extend their interest in science to incude more than the regular school curriculum, there was the science and ecology club which was sponsored by Mr. Johnston and Mr. Latalladi. Calvin Brantley, the club’s president, explained, “The club’s pur¬ pose was to further expand members’ knowledge and interest in the field of science and involvement in science- related activities. Basically, we planned projects around what the members felt was important. If someone had a special interest in aeronautics, we made plans to explore it.’’ The Science and Ecology Club. Standing: Mr. Montagna, Ted Petty, Mr. Hector Latallac Mark Johnston (Sponsor), Carlyle Smith, Ken (Sponsor). Sitting: Laurie Santiago and Calvii Kopka, John Caramanica, Greg Ekberg, Mike Brantley. 26 Academics

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t Opening Up Foreign languages played major roles in the lives of many students. As the world changes, a second language becomes necessary. Students found the study of foreign languages to be essen¬ tial. “In the career I plan to pursue, a second language is a must,” stated four year French student Tina McElroy. Many students realized that in order to be accepted into a good college or to get Before we begin ... Ms. Callahan patiently goes over the lesson plan of the day. Her experience in teaching proved to be a great asset to the students. This was Ms. Callahan’s first year teaching at Woodbridge. New Worlds the job they wanted, the study of a foreign language was necessary. Most colleges required at least three years of one foreign language or two years of two different languages. As a result, many students supported the foreign language department. Though some students found that they enjoyed studying foreign languages, they found learning about different cultures to be most interesting. Fourth year French student and second year Latin student Dwayne Wilder explained, “I enjoyed learning about the world around me. It was fun.” Foreign languages opened up a new world to many students. Taking a walk ... Senior Andy Mueck walks in the foreign language pod between classes. This was Andy ' s fourth year of German. Having experience in the German language came in handy on a trip Andy made to Germany last year. Notes are such fun ... Senior Mike Koon and junior Dwayne Wilder hastily take notes in Latin class. This was both Mike and Dwayne’s second year in Latin. Latin proved to be a great asset on SAT’s. 28 Academics