Hanks High School - Shield Yearbook (El Paso, TX)

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'. 1 l r S' BPeriodic Chart of the Elements lf Vi BC- N CaS:' qv- Nc: la A: 1 4'i' AA, Henry Masterson explains the Periodic Table. cience challenges curious minds l' l s , Above: David Entwisle watches a chemistry demonstration. Right: Larry Bujanda works on lesson plans. Hi Science 27

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v E f . , wh, ,,,,,M,e ,M - V X t 'ix ff' V. -owen-u-q-..-. ,.,4, ,,f +V' P VW, ' W lf N --... fihflwl ' f ' ,, Q V Above: Biology students prepare for a lab as Kathy Head explains. Below: Mrs. Head's biology class observe neuron muscle tissue. -ss ifffllf nfl. N 26 Science Fulfilling credit require- ments in science for high school exposed one to a wide range of courses. Larry Bujanda, explained that, Science is important to help us understand our natu- ral world and its functionsg it helps attain the technical ex- pertise to make improve- ments necessary to make our lives more convenient.' Whether one plans on be coming a nuclear physicist or was just fulfilling a credit re quirement, science proved to be an interesting experience As Scott Nagao concluded Physical science can be h d to understand, but when you do, it becomes interesting 7 7 ll ' ' ' ' 77

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X N Beth Elliott concentrates on her social studies assignment. Charles Duncan lists facts in American history. 28 Social Studies In the past students often found social studies to be boring and only took classes to fullfull credits This year the department set out to get students more interested in the subject With newer teaching methods, students found themselves enjoying the classes. The main reason for the lack of enthusiasm is the great lack of understand- ing, explained Jim Owens, department head. New additions to the de- partment were the required economics courses. These additions were mandatory state wide, and were in- creasing in popularity. l l