Central High School - Wakitan Yearbook (St Joseph, MO)

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S1 'tive students of toda prer equisites Amid microscopes, bunsen burners, test tubes, acids, bases, and elements stands the vast, fas- cinating world of science. To unlock and under- stand the mysteries of our universe, education in the specific fields of science is required. Study of the sciences is difficult even if one enjoys itg there is room only for the intellects and hard workers. Every science student's life is faced with the same three questions-What, why, and how? This inquisitive attitude is what supports a scientific idea. Experimentation and knowledge provide an- swers. Central's science courses supply knowledge for students who have curiosity. Chemistry and physics are two physical sciences taught at Central. The biological course is composed of botany, the study of plants, and zoology, the study of animals. Theories and knowledge from each classification of science are combined in general science. the method oi finding a new volume of a substance by means of mathematics. In health class Rhonda Norris and Sharon Hudson point out and explain the various functions of the human heart. W p Physics can prove to be both fascinating and time-consuming as illustrated by busy seniors Jim Adler and Jay Maddox.

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5 Challenges of tomorrow face inquisitive Studey Mr. Lecil Carroll assists Jeanne Workman with the explanation of one of the demonstrations in earth science class. 24 Janice Brown displays one of the most important prerequisites for using the microscope - adjustment of the lenses. Amid rn acids, bases cinating wo: stand the rn the specific the sciences is room only Every s same three i inquisitive 1 idea. Experi swers. Centi for students physics are t The biologic study of plan Theories an' of science are Chemistry student, Richard Curd, reviews the method of finding a new volumei l ,J,.ekL nh. ,

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-X Jim Whyte, as acting attorney, questions Tom Duggins, a Wit- ness, during a mock trial in their business law class. Miss Nancy Canaday employs the tech- nique of a timed drill to keep her short- hand classes in good practice. Students gain skills in bu: In Miss Canaday's general business class, Greg Black examines some check stubs as a part of a class assignment. Ready typewriters Words so fa students ai Cy in typin Francis, Mrzl business dep In secr Cutler and typing and s also learn eograph mac Other b ing, which d shorthand, , While Sherryl Koch uses an .