Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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ools Advance Science Just plug 'em in, and crank 'em out” — the Comes axiom of physics. Donald Peter Biology Sandra Bernas, senior, looks unusually brave as Mr. Ira Dunsworth prepares to prick her finger for a blood test — an inter- esting chapter of the physiology course. Dallas Queck Biology Zoology Mary Sievert Chemistry Nancy Youncdahl Biology Biology students crowded into the lecture room to watch zoology demonstrations by Dr. H. H. Dukes from Iowa State University. Ames. 29

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New Techniques A bug is not just any six-lcggcd crea- ture. explains Mr. Nick Avelchas to his biology students. Using new physics laboratory equipment are Tom Fritzsche and Gary Goldsmith, seniors. Nick Avelchas Biology DuWayne Carnes Physics Reflecting the role that scientific development plays in our modern world, Central’s science department boasted its largest enrollment ever. A total of 47 sections was divided into 21 classes of biology, nine of chemistry, five of physics, four of earth science, four of physiology, and four of zoology. New, modern equipment was added to this expand- ing department. Two telescopes were purchased for the future astronomers, one reflecting and the other refracting. For physics students, additional instru- ments, such as a wave machine and miniature wind tunnel, were added. CHS is also modernizing its courses of study. The physics department is improving through a better course outline with new textbooks. The chemistry de- partment is proud of its two new sections, better known as CBA” (chemical bond approach). Future modernization for Central may include new courses of study such as advanced science.” With these improvements, CHS will be able to produce more future scientists than ever. Frank Gorshe Department Head Chemistry Dennis Hoffnagle Earth Science Chemistry 28

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Social Studie: Looking over the stock fluctuations during economics class are seniors Patsy Randell, Jim Paul, and Jon Miller. CHS students have the opportunity to study past and present events of the world and the social aspects of man, through the many social studies offered. Required to take two semesters of American history in their junior year, students acquire a sound back- ground of America. Individual research is done, and reports are written to instill better understanding. News notebooks submitted by students in American government help prepare future citizens. The subject is a one-semester course required for seniors. The remaining semester must be filled by economics or sociology. Elective subjects include psychology; world, ancient, modern, and medieval history; and world cultures. Projects and reports in all of the courses make text- book studying more rewarding. World cultures stu- dents are allowed to choose what phase of China or India they would like to study. Clip, snip, and paste could be the motto of government students. Here Plo Barnett begins to compile her notebook. Robert Ballard Sociology Ted Curtis A meric an History Harriet Ebeling Ancient History American History Vera Eulers Modern History World Cultures William I-'reese American History