Green Mountain High School - Ramblings Yearbook (Lakewood, CO)

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toog IQ CD 1-0- C 9:- Q CD Ken Boerner Dave Dickason Jerry Garland Not Pictured Faith Gunther Dennis Hastings Larry Knott Peter Mehlbach Tom Perault Bruce Rohlfing Caroline Rosno 52 Academics

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Physics, Chemistry, and Biology are just a few of the basic subjects that drowned and plagued the students of Green Mountain High School during this new season. Not too many students liked the daily Physics assignments and the grueling Biology tests but they hung in there for at least one more year. Some stu- dents, despite whether or not they liked sci- ence, hung around a little longer to do some extras. For instance some Green Mountain kids brought in centipedes, spiders, and other tiny creatures which involuntarily were looked upon. Also the regular pets such as hamsters, gerbils, mice, and the ever famous frog re- turned as regulars for their stay at Green Moun- tain. ln addition to this, we were plagued once again by the thousands of fish in the hundreds of aquariums, or so it seemed. For those of you whose days were darkened by the torture of the science department some might have seen the light for a while of the painting an understanding student did. Among other things, I found many experiments and labs quite interesting. Whether or not your test tube explodes, the liver dissolves, or your mi- croscope has a problem seeing, most people thought the lab experiments were one of the better things in life. Overall the feelings of the teachers towards this years students were socially acceptable. Such as H , . most of them are highly motivat- ed and really do enjoy these classes Also the teachers in the science department felt the students learn better and in turn they get a better education. Students, l guess, are happier when they come out learning more anyway. This is probably what makes the science depart- ment at Green Mountain better than all others. Mr. Leonhart, talking to the camera. Ms. Hoople caught by a dark locker, Two science students hard at work. One of the many science teacher gatherings. Academics 51

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Mr Rohlfing, teaching a class. I ,Q x... ,, s 3 an Social Studies, a study of society, and of course many other fine and interesting subjects. Some of the many social sub- jects offered this year were Soviet Union, Ancient Civilations, Civil War, Colonial America, Federal, State, Local Govern- ment, Southwest Studies, and Advanced Placement History. All of these classes, which are map making, note taking, lec- tures, projects, and group activities. Most teachers in the Social Studies De- partment, feel that the best way to get information across to the students is not one, but many. Several different procee- dures intermixed together provides a pre- fect learning situation for the student. Lectures, notes, and long term projects which are involved with several fun activi- ties, such as parties, usually help students learn their best. I agree with other stu- dents, that the teachers in the Social I i S 'J Mr, Perault gives us a smile, 'Y Mr. Mehlbach hates cameramen, Studies Department are some of the best teachers and have lots of character. 'iTools needed and used to learn, go beyond pens, pencils, and note paper. Most of all, students need to have good listening talents for long lectures. They Must be able to give their full attention, participation, and responsibility to obtain the most out of what is given to them. An ideal student has all of the varrious qualities mentioned above. A good Social Studies Student does noot necessarily have to get good grades but is one who tries with their up most ability to learn. This would follow as paying attention in class, turning in work on time, and being willing to learn. Finally, most people agree that Social Studies at Green Mountain is one of the funnest and most enjoyable departments to be around. Mr. Dickason, after the end of a long day? Academics 53