Astoria High School - Zephyrus Yearbook (Astoria, OR)

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Mr. Reuter shows his advanced algebra class how to place prime numbers on a co-ordinate graph. Program Expansion Expected Next Year The Astoria High mathematics department provides a diversified curriculum. AHS students may fulfill their math graduation requirement by enrolling in algebra, busi¬ ness math, or senior review. For those seeking a higher level of mathematical knowledge, geometry, advanced algebra and trigonometry are also offered. Next year the program will be further expanded by adding a course in calculus, probability and statistics. To recognize students of higher academic achievement and exceptional mathematical talent, AHS sponsors a chapter of Mu Alpha Theta, a national mathematical honorary. Dave Mathre, an advanced Algebra student, contem¬ plates a tough problem. William Reuter Robert Scott 15

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Kathy Abrahamson, a chemistry student, mixes a solu¬ tion of lead iodide at a known molar concentration. This year’s science courses offered a real challenge to interested students. Besides the required course of biology; biology II, chem¬ istry I, II, and physics were available. Some students were given a chance to assist in science training and practices by being laboratory assistants. Students actually participated in laboratory experiments, making their own observations and drawing their own conclusions from the end results. The equipment available made it possible to learn much from these experi¬ ments. Movies and demonstrations by teach¬ ers also gave students a greater under¬ standing. Science Classes Prove Challenge to Students 0 5 42 fl ’ 1 i , 9 • l f 1 m r John Norem and Dave Bononcini are showi? in advanced biology class measuring the respiration rate of germinating seeds, using a thermo-barometer. Dale Evans Albert McKay Eldon Korpela

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Don Rossler, Mark lhander, and Jim Yockey take part in the play, Too Many Hands On A Watch, ' ' by William Morgan in their Sophomore English class. Mrs. Jane Hill, a practice teacher in the English Depart¬ ment, explains a satire to her seventh period class. Facility Sought In Language Arts With the emphasis on literature, English classes concentrated on reading, writing and interpreting this year. The assistance of the practice teacher, Mrs. Jane Hill, the S.R.A. Composition Series using the overhead projector, filmstrips, phono¬ graph records, and movies helped make the year both interesting and profitable for the stu¬ dents. Again this year the reading laboratory was available for students wishing to increase and improve their reading ability. Mrs. Pat Coffeen, assisted by Mrs. Gertie Rinell, supervised the lab, which according to the students proved to be a great help. Ru sse II Alborn Dennis Forrester Kristina Pernu Kenneth Chapman Marjorie Halderman John Price Pat Coffeen Rebecca Hildenbrand Josephine Swanson 16