Choctawhatchee High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Fort Walton Beach, FL)

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Course required by state policy Why American History again? was a question many Juniors seemed to ask. The reason was that FIorida's edu- cational policy required that all students must pass one year of American History to graduate. It was hoped that 11th grade students were ready for a more intensive look at America and its herit- age. Also, if it was failed it could be taken again in the 12th grade. This prevented any conflict with graduation. Self-expression was one of the major weak points of the students. To help correct this problem, spelling was highly stressed in the department. Many different methods of teaching were also used to make material more interesting. Projects and reports challenged the student to become aware of as well as active participants in the American life style. TOP LEFT: Fulton Smith head of the Social Studies department, has other responsibilites besides teaching history. CENTER LEFT: Sociology, taught by Mrs. Bradley, becomes more popular each year. BOTTOM LEFT: Mr. Kyzer generates interest in both social and school activities. TOP CENTER: Diligent study is rewarded with high test scores in Mrs. Hinshelwood's history classes. CENTER: American History is also taught by Mr. Crenshaw, new to CHS this year. BOTTOM RIGHT: Steve Haug studies a collaged history of the U. S. during Constitution Week, September 27 through October 4. 190 l SOCIAL STUDIES

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FRONT ROW: Jane Brock, Janie Varner, Sally Shaner. BACK ROW: Robert Cupstid, Monte Landingham, William Olson, Robert Sheffield, James Ledoux, Kenneth Graham. ...I ,.,. . I Labwork welcome change Many students have taken advan- tage of Choctaw's excellent science de- partment. For the student interested in a certain area of the science field, there were advanced courses such as Biology II or Marine Science. For the students interested in a varied background for college, human anatomy, botany, zool- ogy, or Physical Science I were offered. A new course, Physical Science II was also introduced as a follow up to Physi- cal Science I. Each teacher had compiled his own methods of teaching, however, lab work seemed to be important to all. This gave the students the chance to dis- cover and learn on their own. Many people felt this was a big factor in the department's continued success. TOP LEFT: Ms. Shaneris only one of the competent teachers in the science department. She instructs students in the area of Cellular Biology, and Zool- ogy. BOTTOM LEFT: Microscopes and lab equip- ment receive TLC from Department Chairman Graham. Inflation has hit the lab equipment busi- ness, too. TOP CENTER: Packed classes and heavy assignments do not prevent many CHS students from signing up for Chemistry I. CENTER: Lab work is a good interesting way to learn. It also gives the student a break from the normal routine. CENTER RIGHT: Mike Prestarri and Barbara Martzy study the intricate structure of living cells. BOTTOM RIGHT: Each year Cellular Biology classes are filled with eager sophomores which causes over- crowded classrooms. SCIENCE I 189

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