Calhoun Academy - Sword N Shield Yearbook (Saint Matthews, SC)

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Science Fuses Inquisitive Energies It is the nature of man to lie curious about all things. Thus the field of science came into being. Questions concerning the tide, moon, stars, universe, and matter were answered as the subfreshmen delved into earth science. Freshmen studied the force, energy, and power in physical science, while sophomores learned about animals, plants, and forms of life in biology. The future scientists of the world became engrossed in the process of learning formulas, valences, and charges in chemistry. Our Senior was involved in the com- plexity of physics as she sought the comprehension of elec- tricity and heat. Sciences forced the mind to concentrate, mature, and strengthen as students reached for, grasped, and applied principles. Here is one for Ripley's BELIEVE IT OR NOT—Karen Prickett finds something amusing on her science exam. Scanning the question on his biolog)’ exam. Chuck Wylie prepares to record his answers. Billy Wardlaw deliberates over problems involving mechanical energy in his physical science class.

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Mathematics Formulates Logical Thought Students of math gained ability and experience in handling problems of all sorts as their knowledge of angles, quadratics, and formulas increased. The courses of study in the math department at Calhoun Academy included Algebra 1 and II, geometry, and College analysis. The development of students’ minds was nourished through continuous drill and practice. Patience was required on the part of both students and teachers as the learning process progressed, for memorization and realization, as well as simple learning, became tedious tasks which required hours of hard work and concentration. Jeanne Phillips cautiously calculates a mixture problem on Mrs. Shirer s algebra test. The study of fractions and decimals occupies Dennis Ntoudemnire's un- divided attention during math workshop. Disgust often accompanies geometry proofs, but Faye Lowery resolutely figures out the correct postulates. 15

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Julie Beth Shuler ponders the complexities of deoxyribonucleic acid and all the little nucleotides and ribosomes. laboratory experiments help eighth grade students understand the in- tricacies of earth science.