Gavit High School - Futura Yearbook (Hammond, IN)

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1. Mr. Robert Johns, Upper Iowa Uni¬ versity B.S., Purdue University M.A.T., chemistry, physics. 2. Mr. Michael Kobe, Purdue University B.S., Ball State University M.S., biology, advanced biology, health, Science Club sponsor, Science Dept. head. 3. Mrs. Frances Reinke, Indiana Univer¬ sity B.S., University of Michigan M.A., Notre Dame specialist degree M.A., biology, anatomy, Chess Club sponsor. 4. Mr. Warren Krughoff, University of Illinois B.A., M.A., science. Environmental Club. 5. Ms. Laurel Vicari, Franklin College B.A., Purdue University M.S., biology, Herpetology Club sponsor. 6. Mrs. Cheryl Hanning, Indiana Uni¬ versity A.B., life science. Science is our way of attempting to un¬ derstand ourselves and the world around Wendy Carle Academics 23

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Laboratory work emphasized Adding a new member to the science staff was the only significant change that the science department under went this year. Mr. Robert Johns, formerly a member of the math department, taught his first year of chemistry and physics. Although no new classes were offered, the department was plan¬ ning to bring back the physical science course next year. Physical science would be designed for the college-bound student who would like an additional science course to prepare him for college. Also Mr. Micheal Kobe, science department head, hoped to see more classes available to the many Gavit students interested in science. Among the various science courses offered a semester of health and safety and one year of a lab¬ oratory science are the only courses required for graduation. The other full-year courses offered were biology, advanced biology, physics, and chemistry. Health and safety, taught by Mr. Paul Brush and Mr. Kobe, gave students a better understanding of their own body. Biology, a full-year laboratory course, was designed to acquaint students with a broad and basic concept of living matter both plant and animal. Students studied var¬ ious labs and conducted many interesting experiments. Advanced biology, which is divided into one semester of anat¬ omy and one semester of cytology, is an in depth study of biology for the college-bound student. Memorizing hundreds of bones and muscles was one of the many difficult tasks anatomy students had to perform. Cytology, which is the study of cell biology, gave students first-hand experience in genetics and independent research by raising and crossing varieties of fruitflies. Exploring scientific phenomina in terms of matter and energy kept physics students engaged in hard work throughout the course. A prerequisite for this course was Geometry IV. Chemistry students studied the properties of change in matter with much emphasis on laboratory work. A primary goal of the depart¬ ment was to coordinate middle school and high school science courses so as not to have over¬ lapping classes between the two schools. 1. Phil Corney plants the seed of knowledge. 2. Mr. Paul |. Brush, Indiana University M.A., Health and Safety, varsity football assistant. 3. Mrs. Carla D. Acarbulut, University of Hamburg, Indiana University B.A., earth science, life science, M.S. Pep Club sponsor. 4. Mr. Thomas L. Kujawa, Indiana State University B.S., M.S., science, assistant foot¬ ball coach, head baseball coach. After taking anatomy, I feel more con¬ fident about majoring in science in col¬ lege. Elaine Connell Senior 22 Academics

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Interest increase in higher math Gavit ' s student ' s interest in higher math has been rocketing skyhigh the last few years, and this year is no exception. All algebra, ge¬ ometry, general math, and basic math classes are filled to capacity. They continued to provide students with a sound mathematical back¬ ground for everyday living and college. In algebra, students learned the basic language of math that is used in college. Geometry students ap¬ plied their algebra knowledge to draw rectangles, circles and use other Euclidean concepts. In order for students to deal with every day arithmetic problems, the Basic Math I and General Math I classes were offered. Pursuing their practical math skills by learning to deal with in- Teaching mathematics is fun! It is a real thrill to see a student discover that learning math can be fun. Mrs. Phyllis Prater terest, loans, and problems that they will encounter in the business world, students enrolled in Basic Math II and General Math II. The geometry students had their old books cleaned out and re¬ covered this year. I feel that mathematics as a whole is very important in completing my education. My career will depend alot on a thorough mathematic background. Lisa Easton Sophomore 1. Mr. Randy Kuechenberg, Indiana State University B.S., mathematics, freshmen football, assistant track coach. 2. Mrs. Lenora Roberts, Butler Univer¬ sity B.S., mathematics. 3. Mrs. Phyllis Prater, University of Kansas A.B., Purdue University M.A., gen¬ eral math, geometry, algebra trig. 4. Mr. Albert Tilendis, Southern Illinois University B.A., University of Illinois M.A., math, P.T.A. treasurer. 5. Mr. Kenneth E. Wysocki, Purdue Uni¬ versity B.S., M.A.T., general math, algebra, geometry. 6. Fractions are no problem for freshman math student Pam Gadberry. 24 Academics