Buffalo High School - Bison Yearbook (Buffalo, MO)

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Jan Alford Science Charles Bud Bennett Biology Ronald Condren Math Frank Sergent Math Miss Alford illustrates the importance of science in her classes. Mrs. Gillispic explains the use of mathematical theories to her students. Mathematics and Science had an im- portant part in a student s life. Some may not think so, but in the real world, one soon realizes the real value in it. Math- ematics is the applied study of numbers, measurements, and space. Science is the knowledge of facts and laws, arranged in an orderly system. Starting in the 1984-85 school year, science requirements had been increased. The math and science courses offered at B1 IS are: Biology I II, physics, general science, earth science, ge- ometry. trig., math analysis, Algebra I II, general math, consumer math, pre-cal- culus. pre-algebra, 7 8 grade math, 7 8 grade science. Chemistry I II. Some students said math science helped their learning abilities. Lisa Rowland stated that chemistry helped her understand experi- ments. Sciences math are explained as: a search for evidence, a way to solve prob- lems, and a key to the future. Layout: Teresa Witzman 29

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The Annual Staff students that were assigned this page, (for Language Arts), failed to meet their responsibility. All photo- graphs and materials were withheld, making any composition impossible. J. Cole, Advisor

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PRACTICAL ACTS One question that Practical Arts never have to ask their students is Why are we learning this? because Practical Arts classes teach skills that most of us will use after we graduate. Home Economics, for instance, teaches basic survival skills that students are able to use in everyday life. When asked what her kids enjoyed most about her classes Mrs. Kennedy replied, Cooking Lab., because they get to fix new dishes and then eat them. There is also a decidedly relaxed atmosphere during lab. because it's not a structured classroom. To graduate from BHS one practical arts credit is required. Many BHS students surpass that requirement. The majority of these students are business students. Business classes such as Accounting I 8c II. Basic Business. Business Law. and Typing are necessary if you are planning on opening your own business. Becky McClure, senior, said. I learned how to work with money and numbers. I have also learned how to use my time wisely. (she says this about Accounting.) Basic Business is essentially what the name implies, the Basics’ of Business. Typing is a personal skill that students can use for themselves, in college or work. According to Mrs. Smith, Business Law teaches the students enough about law to help themselves if they're in a situation, they'll know what to do. So if you're planning on surviving in this hectic world of ours, some good advice would be to take a practical arts class. I guarantee you'll be able to use it. Pictured: George Blowers — Drafting, Metalworking, Woodwork II. Power Mechanics. Home Maintenance, Jr. High Shop, Athletics. Ray Bolin — Woodwork I. General Shop. Jr. High Shop; Carol Cully — Basic Computers. Bookkeeping I 8c II, Basic Business; Bobette Huffman — Home Economics, 7th grade Science; Judy Kennedy — Family Relations, Child Development, Consumer Ed., World Foods, Inter. Clothing, Home Management, Basic Home Ec.; Joyce Smith — Typing. Shorthand. Business Law, and Advanced Business. 30 Layout: Julie Kay