Broadway High School - Memories Yearbook (Broadway, VA)

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Science Mr. Wayne Myers Mrs. Charlotte Ridings Mrs. Mary Jane Simmers Science covers a broad field of human knowledge concerned with principles and their theories. Ac¬ cording to the American College Dictionary, science is “a branch of knowledge or study dealing with a body of facts or truths systematically ar¬ ranged and showing the operation of general laws.” Braving the odor of chlorophyll, Steven Smith and Dwight Kipps Peggy George, Wayne Diehl, and Jay Fidk explore the delightful dissect a Rana pipiens (leopard frog) in biology class. world of chemistry. 14

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Guidance and Susan Mathias discuss vocational interests ai Mrs. Nellie Wampler of a career. off papers for bewildered victims of the academic rush. For youngexj udents, not yet bothered by such aches and pains, this department is a kind of “Dear Abby” organization for personal problems. Juniors and seniors who have taken the SAT and ACT tests are familiar with functions of the guid¬ ance department. Frustrated by forms, forms, and more forms, students go to the guidance counselors for help, information and more forms. In the fall when college entrance applications are being wad¬ ed through and big decisions are being made, these advisers answ er questions and then fill in and send Another duty obtained this year was the distribu¬ tion of car stickers, designed for checking up on misplaced vehicles. Mr. Walter Eye Mrs. Nellie Wampler 13

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department Using litmus paper, Don Driver tests for acids and bases during his Science 9 class. Sandy Good and Joyce Tusing examine a slide of paramecia. A number of science courses are offered at Broadway High. Science 9, which provides a general knowledge of several fields of science, is the study of chemistry, physics, earth science, and astronomy. Biology is a brief survey of the plant and animal kingdoms, beginning with the simple forms and advancing to the more complex. Field trips, lab work, and demonstrations, such as the preparation of oxygen and the electrolysis of water, are of great help to Science 9 and biology students. Molecular equations, valences, formulas, the study of atoms, and experiments are tackled by the chemistry classes. The stu¬ dent studies materials found on the earth to determine their atomic and molecular structure and the changes that occur in them. The brave physics student learns about matter and solves problems dealing with light and sound. Energy and power of all kinds fall within the scope of physics. Just to satisfy your curiosity—this aquarium contains a Venus’s flytrap and a pitcher plant. 15