Edison High School - Reflections Yearbook (Milan, OH)

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.. J , sa l l Gail Mitchell is studying a microscopic specimen in biology. Mr, Thayer, Micky Payne, and Jim Salmons conducting a biology experiment. Physical Science was a course designed for the interrelationship of all their structures, the student to develop scientific principles bio-chemical processes, and other life activi- and attitudes applicable to everyday life. ties. Students developed a knowledge ofthe Areas studied were the earth, its minerals, basic principles of life. An extra project was atmosphere, sound, light, space and plants, designed to develop the woods behind the and electricity. school. Biology was a study of plants and animals Chemistry students attempted to find ex- dealing with complete living organisms and perimentally why a certain phenomena occurs Biology students are out in the woods looking for bugs to study in class.

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New Concepts in Physical Education Jean Smith flies high on the trampoline. Enthusiastic shouts resounded from the walls of the gymnasium as students adapted themselves to the new concepts in physical education. On the basis that physical education should develop each student's physical potential, a wide range of activities was offered. Handball and a basic course in Judo were added this year to volleyball, basketball, tennis, softball, and golf. Physical education, taught by lVlr. Charles Radich and lVlrs. Martha Vartorella, is required of freshmen and sophomores. One semester of the sophomore year is devoted to a basic health course, achieving a better understanding of the mind and body. Knowledge and skills attained in this course will benefit students in later life to maintain mental health and good physical condition. Lewis Dennis, Guy Burdue, and Jeff Ward are working on the horse with lVlr. Radich assisting. A deputy from the Huron County Sheriff's Department is talking to health class on drug abuse.

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before discussing it in class. Areas of study included the structure of the atom, basic chemical reactions, energy relationships, and organic chemistry. Students attended a science seminar in Columbus at the Junior Ohio Academy. Stu- dents also took a field trip to Ohio State Uni- versity. Physics was a study of the real physical world and principles that govern its behavior. Students studied matter and energy, forces and motion, the structure of matter, heat, light, sound, electricity, and electronics. A class trip was taken to NASA in Sandusky. Earth Science was a course designed to teach the student how to read topographic maps, identify minerals, and to understand some of the forces which are changing the earth's space. Students gained a broad per- spective of the planet Earth from the view- point of astronomy, geology, oceanography, and meteorology. Steve Nloyer demonstrating a chemistry experiment to the class Sally Russell is working on her chemistry experiment. A bubble which was made in physics class as a project.