Franklin Central High School - Flashback Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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Electrical Current? Catalysts? Crustaceans? while showing some of his students the finer points in construc- ting an insect collection, biology teacher Mr. Morgan expli- citly explains each procedure from the capturing of a flea to the pinning of a giant water beetle. A wide scope of subjects is covered in our Sci- ence Department. This variety ranges from the number of legs on an insect to the methods used in measuring such things as the amount of power in an electrical current. Mr. Al Morgan ' s biology students study the characteristics of worms, anthro- pods, amphibians, and mammals. At the same time, Mr. Bill Ford ' s classes observe such areas as the methods of collecting gases, functions of catalysts, and the symbolic labeling of chemicals and minerals. However, in addition to chemistry and physics, Mrs. Margaret Richwine ' s students learn the application of algebra in science. Catalysts are the subject of Mr. Ford ' s four freshmen physical science classes. Mr. Ford includes experiments in his lectures to make them more interesting. One of his many experiments illustrates the formation of gas over water. In measuring volts of electrical current, physics student Jim Tandy receives comments on different aspects of his experi- ment from physics teacher Mrs. Richwine.

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Math Moves F.C s Men of Old Magic Advising general math student Paul Moore as to the correct procedure in determining the right equation for a tricky problem is Mr. Dick Harpold, another member of F.C. ' s mathematics teaching staff. Got it now, Paul? From basic addition and division to sines and cosines, F.C. students are taught the math their particular needs call for. College-bound students discover a five year course awaiting them. On the other hand, those students desiring only the math they will need in their respective skills will obtain an adequate two year course of study. No matter what the need, the F.C. Math Department can and does meet it usually adding the spice of subtle humor. riui3!uiiiK?y , A- A Explaining the techniques involved in plotting the actual dia- gram of a geometric equation is Mr. Jeff Cougill ' s daily assign- Top secret documents? Mysterious blueprints? No, only depart- ment head, Mr. Glenn Eastes ' s assortment of tests ranging from Algebra I to the fifth year math topics, all of which he teaches daily in the infamous Room 107. 18

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From a Political Philosophy to U.S. Economy The successful completion of an all-school election prepared by the senior government classes as well as the informative staging of the Andrew Johnson impeachment trials by juniors highlight the year in the F.C. Social Studies Depart- ment. All in all, our Social Studies Department stirs the students ' imagination and creates an understanding of the laws under which we live. Mr. Bill Bankston and Mr. Roger Cook fill teaching assignments in this field as well. Giving a student a lecture? No, Mr. Bill Clarke is busy explain- ing a few of the problems a U.S. government teacher faces while Mr. Dennis Wiseman, a first semester student teacher, listens with anticipation, eagerness, and hope. Did you say to fill-a-buster, Mr. Clarke? questions Senators Sara Luby, Gordon Edwards, and Caranita Kesterson, who seem puzzled as to the exact legislative meaning of Mr. Clarke ' s sorrie- what dubious plan of attack in Student Congress. Executing a conven- tion, Mr. Clarke tells Caranita Kesterson, requires ironing out details through hours of discussion.