Astoria High School - Zephyrus Yearbook (Astoria, OR)

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Explore Math and Science Harlene Basel and Patricia Ulmer compare answers to a slide rule problem in chemistry class. Science Interesting “What makes you tick? ' ’ “Of what is salt composed?” Questions such as ithese are answered by scientific-mind- ed students as they take courses in biology, chemistry and physics. Through textbook study, examination iof specimens, and laboratory experi¬ ments. they acquire a good funda¬ mental understanding of their field. Although only one year of biology is required, many students have taken .advantage of more advanced scientific It fields and have gone on with their interests. A practical project of the advanced biology class this year is the landscaping of the bus turnaround. Interested in athletics, hunting, and fishing, Dale Evans. R.A., coaches fresh¬ man football and golf. He teaches gen¬ eral math and chemistry, and advises the math club. Biology teacher, Harry Gross. B.A.. and M. of Ed., enjoys collecting specimens of ferns and seed plants. He plays the organ and piano, and is co-adviser of the sophomore class. 15

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Students Mike MacDonald, Judy Koppen, and Olga Nygaard demonstrate to an advanced algebra class how to solve equations by graphing. Mathematics Teach “Math teaches you to think”. Students who have had to work story problems or complex equations will readily agree with this statement. Although only one year of mathematics is required in Astoria High School, more and more students are taking advantage of the four-year program offered. Courses Varied “Book larkin’ ”, according to the old song, consists of “readin’, ‘ritin’, and ‘rithmetic”. But in the modern high school of today there is a choice of many subjects completely unknown to the “youngun’s” of by-gone years. Astoria High students have the op¬ portunity to take courses in higher mathematics, science, foreign lan¬ guages, business or manual skills, mu¬ sic, art and physical education, as well as the fundamental three some. To the administration and faculty is given the responsibility of provid¬ ing curriculum and instruction that will prepare these high school stu¬ dents to meet the ever increasing com¬ plexities of today’s society. Interested in outdoor life and travel, Esther Jensen, B.A. plans an Alaskan trip this summer. She teaches algebra and general math, and advises the service club. Eugene Lukoszyk, B.A., teaches math and world history, coaches football and track and is a senior adviser. Hobbies: hunting and fishing. Instructor for geometry and advanced algebra, William Reuter, B.S., M.A., ads r ises Mu Alpha Theta. He enjoys spectator sports and teasing. Robert Scott, B.S., M.E., teaches alge¬ bra, physics, and trigonometry, and advises the radio club. He collects coins and is a “ham” radio operator. 14

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Miss Tolonen instructs her history class in the fundamentals of United States government. Social Studies Give Background An enthusiastic duck hunter and sports fan, Pete Bryant, B.A., is head basket¬ ball coach, and. teaches classes in social studies, mathematics, and physical ed¬ ucation. Mary Nyland, B.S., collects bone china cups and saucers, and pressed glass vases. A teacher of world history, she also advises I.R.L. When not instructing freshman classes in social education, Kay Middlebrook, B.A., ran be found fishing, sewing, or drawing. Teaching U.S. and world history, Rose Tolonen. B.S., M.A., also advises I.R.L. Her hobbies are reading, gardening, and collecting U.S. stamps. 16