York High School - Falcon Yearbook (Yorktown, VA)

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Are An Integral Part Of The Science Program The literate man of the twentieth cen- tury must understand both himself and his environment. He therefore must study the sciences as well as the humanities if he is to live successfully in the modern world. The Science Department provides for this need by presenting the materials and the methods of science in a curricu- lum fashioned for the student who wishes a liberal education. Introductory courses in earthspace sci- ence, biology, chemistry and physics are required in the eighth and ninth grades. Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors may elect academic Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Extra-curricular activities are an integral part of the science program. Each year the Science Department and Club sponsor an Open House in which students are en- couraged to exhibit their research pr ojects. The many imaginative, analytical and well documented projects exhibited reflect the scientific thought and creative ability of York students. The success of these stu- dents In regional, state, and national com- petition has brought credit to the school and satisfaction to their teachers. Mrs. Caldwell points out various orders of Insects to Charles Depping. Mr. MItkIevIcz shows Paul Phillips the correct way to Ignite magnesium. lU. 21

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Extra-Curricular Activities, Like The Science Fair, Mrs. Kathryn Ramer B.S., University of Arkansas Advanced Biology, Physical Science Sponsor of Keyettes Mr. Kenneth Badertscher B.S., Ohio State University M.T.S., College of William Mary Physical Science Mrs. Mary Caldwell B.S., College of William Mary Home Economics, Science Sponsor of Beta Club, Tenth Grade Mr. Carlos Diehl B.A., Bridgewater College Biology Sponsor of Eighth Grade Mr. James Long B.S., Alderson-Broaddus College Physical Science, Science 8, Biology Sponsor of Y.F.C. Mr. Leo Mitkievicz B.S., College of William Mary Physics, Chemistry, Biology Sponsor of Beta Club, Sophomore Class Mrs. Sue Murphy B.S., College of William Mary Physical Science. Chemistry, Physics Sponsor of Gymnastic Club Mrs. Peggy Newcomb B.S., Mary Washington College Physical Science, Chemistry Sponsor of Senior Science Club Mr. John Northstein B.S., Lynchburg College Biology, Chemistry Mrs. Carmen Rottman B.A., Harper College Earth Science Sponsor of Eighth Grade Mr. William Yonce B.S., Newberry College Science, Math 20 Clifford Abraham and Randolph Harrison watch Mrs. Ramer begin the dissection of a cat.

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Social Studies Department Encourages Mr. Z lectures to his students, Here, we have one of our first World War I heroes! Senator Anderson rises to a point of order during a session of Congress. If our democratic and republican form of government is to continue to be strong in the years ahead, those who are growing up into responsible adulthood must under- stand, appreciate, and feel the need to take a part in it. They must be familiar with this great nation ' s heritage, (Virginia and U.S. History, Eighth Grade History); they must realize our relationship with other na- tions of the world, (World History, Geog- raphy): and they must take the first steps toward active participation in political life, (Virginia and U.S. Government.) This is the job of the Social Studies Department in the American high school in 1967, and also what we have tried to achieve at York this year. 22