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

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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

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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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 I Music, hamburgers, ovoryihing as in America, exclaimed Ahmid Mowlana, visiting journalist from Tehran. Iran, as he describes the likes of toonagers in his country to tho journalism students, in a talk which included many other interesting things about himself and his country. Students 'Ponder Weak Weary’ Over Why is English a required course? gripes the average high school student. What he doesn't re- alize is that English is the most important subject he takes. The ability to express his ideas clearly is a skill that will come in handy throughout his life. Being able to read, speak, and write English effec- tively is necessary in every course offered in any school. It makes communication possible. To be a success in any field requires a basic knowledge of English. The English department here at Lauderdale High School includes a variety of courses. These offer the basic fundamentals and applications of the written and spoken forms of the language. Sophomore English emphasizes the different forms of literature with detailed concentration on the short story. The tenth graders also receive an in- troduction to Shakespeare's writings as they study his great play Julius Caesar. In the junior year. English includes a review of grammar and a thorough course in the develop- ment of American literature. Some classes use a special word book to improve their vocabulary for College Boards and National Merit Exams. English 12 concentrates on the origin and evolu- tion of English literature. Seniors trace the gradual formation of the English tongue through prose and poetry. This past year, Mrs. Spencer's first hour class took on as a project the production of Shake- speare's Macbeth. The play was presented at a special English assembly. In addition to these basic English courses, the school offers Business English, which is especially designed for students who are planning to attend business school when they graduate. The division of English classes into regular and advanced sections is an innovation this year. Ad- vanced students are required to read books on a high vocabulary level. Classics are required reading. The quality of work, not the quantity, is stepped up for advanced students. They are given increased opportunity to express originality and initiative in a variety of ways. Speech and Journalism come under the English department's jurisdiction. Journalism teaches news- paper writing and management. Speech deals with spoken English. Students learn to talk before a group. Speech II is a course in drama.