Decatur Central High School - Hawkeye Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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Sophomores Sherry Tolle and Felicia Jones work on a science experiment. Biology was required for many sophomores for graduation. Junior David Hammons works to finish his chemistry experiment. Chemistry experiments were a major port of a student ' s grade. Field Biology New Kid on the Block Field Biology is an interesting class and it should be taken if a student is thinking of entering a science related job, commented Junior Sean Jones. Field Biology was o new science class this year. The course was open to everyone who had completed Biology 1 2. I feel it teaches more than regular Biology and it is a very interesting class to take, commented Senior Amy Cranfield. Mrs. McNew hoped that her students learned how everything is related in the natural sciences. Some of the labs the students did were a complete ecological study which lasted for two weeks and a study of owl pellets. The class is fun and I like the labs, said senior Donna Wheeler. My two Field Biology classes were the: neatest group of students I worked with this year, commented Mrs. McNew of her Field Biology classes. 30 Science

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jacher Dorothy Dillon reads along with her class, eading was done almost every week with tests or jizzes given at various times. Sophomore Melissa Wilder glances at her paper with a pen in her hand. Most English class teachers preferred that their students use pens when writing. Freshman Corrie Phelps studies her paper to answer the next question. Tests and quizzes were given several times during the course of the year. English 29

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Calculus A Weighted Decision Calculus is a difficult course but it prepares a person for college demands, commented Senior David Nelson. This class required a lot of work and was harder than others. I am taking it in high school so I understand it in college, said Senior Rob LeBeau. College Algebra and Trigonometry were prerequisites for enrolling in Calculus. A student in calculus could receive both high school and college credit. During the first nine weeks, two thirds of my students received either an A or B, commented Mr. McKowen. Senior Shawn Carnes works hard to finish his calculus homework. Calculus required much study time beyond the classroom. Mr. Walpole ' s fifth period trigonometry class studies diligently. Trigonometry must be taken if a student planned to take Calculus. Mr. Walpole helps Senior Jason Turk with his trigonometry work. Mr. Walpole also taught introductory Algebra. Math 31