Fort Lauderdale High School - Ebb Tide Yearbook (Fort Lauderdale, FL)

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Titrating an acid during his fifth hour chemistry class. Clar Congleton seems engrossed in his work. Experimenting with refraction are Dave Thompson. Oh, do I have to? moans Edith Libotte as har bi- ology class prepares to bisect pickled crawfish. Sputnik, Mutnik, and Attention. World! When the Russians sent aloft their earth satellite. Sputnik, the world did sit up and take notice. This revolutionary little ball of instruments helped bring about an unparalleled emphasis on science. Educators every- where now see the need for advanced science courses in schools. Much has already been done in our schools to meet the challenge of modem society to produce minds able to cope with its complex problems. Ft. Lauderdale High is doing its part to step up science education and to encourage more students to take science courses. In the biology section, the advanced classes place more emphasis on detail. Stress is placed on the plant and animal kingdoms and their relationship to man. These classes study extensively the structure of the human body and latest research discoveries in the field of medicine. Extra reading, notebooks, projects, and research papers are among the requirements in advanced biology. Mel Atkinson Applied Science Yele University. BA. Blench Bexenos Biology Robert C. Beale Biology Physical Education Temple University, B.S. II Mae Bryant Biology. Florida History Florida State College. B.S.

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Office Personnel Works Hard Mr . Bauer, bookkeeper for LHS. is always ready to help somo confusod club treasurer straighten out his books and bills. Mrs. Black, office clerk, doesn't spend all her time at the mimeograph machine for she has many other various jobs. Mrs. Shipe. office secretary, puts out the daily bulletin and the absentee bulletin. But the bulletins and a buzzing switchboard are just a few of the things that keep her busy each day.

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Ruth DeMoss Biology Glenville State Teachers College. A.B.: West Vir- ginia University. M.S. Robert L. Gillette Biology Georgetown College B.S.: University of Ken- tucky. M.S. Howard B. Leer Biology Effective Living Manchester College. A. B.: Purdue University, B. S. Ricky Bushy, and Fred Stresau in physics class. Lunik Put Future Scientists on Their Toes Students who wish to continue taking science after com- pleting the required year of biology may take chemistry and physics. General chemistry classes this year correspond to last year's college prep classes. Advanced chemistry is de- signed to challenge gifted pupils. An up-to-date kit of instruments, worth $200, for measuring radioactivity has been donated to the chemistry department by the Federal Civil Defense Administration. Chemistry students use the instruments in learning to detect radioactive fallout. A spe- cial sicence assembly included a demonstration by officials from the American Museum of Atomic Energy in Oak Ridge. A completely new program has been introduced through the physics course this year. The Physical Science Study Committee furnishes all equipment, books, and tests. This new program is based on practical application of theories, eliminating all memory work. John C. Mathews Physics Chemistry Emory University. .S.: Duke University M.Ed. Ellen G. Nelms Chemistry Georgia State College for Women. B.S. Robert Prim Chemistry Fairmont State Teachers College. A.B. Making no bones about it, this b'o'ogy class partic - pates enthusiastically in class discussion. 13