Caddo Magnet High School - Odyssey Yearbook (Shreveport, LA)

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Is junior Neil Hohman the mad scientist or has Mr. Rabourn just turned his chemistry class into Experi- mental Studies 101? Sonya Small and Kelicia Bryant discover that, in Mrs. Hines ' room. if it has four legs and fur. it is probably friendly! formula for success Recognized by her peers and teachers as a successful academician. Ernestine Lillya excels in Science as well as English and the social studies. Dictionaries have long been able to sup ply the world with numerous synonyms for the word Science: body of facts or informa tion, of laws or principies; skill, proficien- cy, expertise, erudition, research, experi- mentation; physical Science, physics, chemistry, biology: the systematic ap proach for discovery. Magnet has discov- ered its own two synonyms for Science: Ernestine Lillya and Christopher Bullock. Having achieved outstanding grades in areas other than Science, Ernestine Lillya has enjoyed the academic world. She also has scored high in statewide competition in Biology and Biology II — first place. Active in Writers’ Club, Warlords, and a host of other studious delights, Ernestine has given outstanding performances in all of her Science courses during her years at Magnet. No one to let Science fairs go by unno- ticed, Chris Bullock has been in research and development since he was about nine years old. He began work on improving the quality of insulation at that time and is not finished yet. Chris has won many kudos for his experiment, which he says is “really a simple idea.” Several corporations have contacted him about his project and have listened to his explanations about placing plastic covers over an entire attic to reduce heating and cooling costs. Small wonder that Chris has participated in the academic excellence program at LSGS and has won a trip to the 45th annual Science Talent Institute in Washington, D.C. The list of Chriss awards and accomplishments, which included first place in the 1985 Inter¬ national Science Fair held in Bossier City, has amazed fellow students as well as teachers and corporate engineers. Accolades for outstanding achievement have been duly awarded to Chris and Er¬ nestine. Science Department • 61

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Education means much concentration for Science students Perhaps the academic department that offers the most variety is Science. Each course is in itself unique. Just think of ali the bizarre smells, sights, and sounds es caping into the halls of A-wing. “Eek!” the shrieks of a mortified sopho more resounds through the halls. From the dark recesses of Mrs. BlackwelTs biology class, the disection project is in full swing. Nausea is a common experience for first time surgeons. Meanwhile, across the hall Mr. Kennedy causes short circuits with his physical Sci¬ ence students. His lecture on lightning shocks the students with its intensity. Physics students meanwhile are heard to be moaning and groaning as they calcu¬ late the work required to move a weight up a hili. The voice of Mr. Sellers encourages them: “Work is the amount of force re¬ quired to move an object a certain distance “Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble ...” No, this is, in fact, the chemistry class mixing up yet another frothing, steaming beverage. ‘‘The cola of the future!” gleeful- ly cries one delighted chemistry lab work- er. A new offering this year called Chem- Com explores the uses and effects of Chemistry in the community or environ- ment. ‘‘Now, if we should experience an oil spill on Cross Lake,” the instructor hypoth- esizes. — An eager student responds, ‘‘We go skiing in Arkansas!” You never know what is going to ex¬ plode in the Science department. Magnet students readily agree, however, that the unpredictability and uniqueness of each course makes their studies for the high- tech future fun. As each course varies, so each instructor brings to class his own indi- vidual style. They provide challenges, strong Science foundations, practical ex- periences, and a “sensational” experience! Eric Pitts and Greg Hartzo find out that understanding and correctly solving Mr. Sellers ' physics problems is very hard work. A quiet smile creeps across the face of Science honor student Chris Bullock. This is one of the few times that Chris isn t busy directing an update of his many talents and projects. which range from classical piano to track to winning the inter- national Science competition. ‘‘Work is physics,” cry his students! Mr. Kennedy has made the Science department at formulas with sophomore Jonathan Ledbetter. Magnet a memorable experience. He is discussing Academics

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Sometimes Algebra II can really drive students like senior Clay Cathey and junior Mare Cireno to the breaking point. An integral part of our lives . . . The math game In today’s high-tech society, mathemat- ics is a must. College curricula and job markets require students to display com- petence in a variety of mathematical disci plines. That’s why the Math department is such an integral part of the Magnet pro- gram. In A-wing youll find a math course for just about any future requirement. Consumer math students calculate the cost of living, interest rates, and depreci- ation values of the perplexing economy. The daily practical applications of math- ematies become quickly apparent to these students. The key factor in Algebra is to find the right solution. Mr. Scott, Mrs. Moore, and Mrs. Conger try to assist stu¬ dents in correlating the right numbers with the correct alphabetic symbols. Geometry students pursue a new angle in math as they consider theorems and attempt proofs. Mrs. Waguespack and Mrs. Awalt do offer several square sugges- tions, however, when they help students see the shapes of Geometry. Meanwhile Trigonometry students create new waves with their trig functions. Does anyone know the difference between a sine and a cosine? Somewhere in there must be a rela- tion? If that s not confusing enough, Ad¬ vanced Math presents a collage of trigo¬ nometry and advanced algebra. Ms. Can- non patiently deciphers the confusion for the brave juniors and seniors pursuing this course. She puts this college preparatory course into positively ciear terms. Of course, for most math students Cal¬ culus is the limit. Fantically discovering derivatives, students rely on the assistance of Mr. Sellers. He always finds a way to clarify the muddle of this mathematical maze. Thank goodness, there s a computer nearby and students can run problem pro- grams and let another brain figure the re- sults. Truly, the Math Department at Magnet High School with its diversity and depth, achieves for the curriculum and the future both balance and scale. Finally getting the answer is the best gratification of them ali as senior Mike Bodino discovers with his Calculus. 62 • Academics