Harold L Richards High School - Golden Year Yearbook (Oak Lawn, IL)

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Science studies were stimulated 46 Miss Lau's biology class did informative experiments on dissecting. Mr. Frigo observed Gerry Knoll and Harold Hogan as they conducted an experiment using specific volumes of hydrogen gas. A small explosive reaction took place as chemistry students Tom Duschene, Peggy Dannowitz and Robert Mayor combined sugar and sulfuric acid. New programs were developed in all areas of science. Be- ginning with the freshman year, a double-track general science and physical science program was introduced. Two levels of biology were taught in the tenth grade by means of the blue and yellow version books put out by the Biological Science Curriculum Study. Eleventh grade chemistry used a new pro- gram of teaching with Chem-Study materials which included a textbook and a specially planned laboratory manual. A course in chemistry was also incorporated for those students who were not presently college oriented. Twelfth grade physics teachers also developed the two-level program. The courses followed a technical approach but re- mained college acceptable in the event a student should change his mind later in the year. Diann Schombert carefully studied drawings of small anlmal and plant life found ln pond water.

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48 ss iv jeff McCoy gave a repon on the trouble spots ofthe world in Mr. Moore's World History class. The Social Studies Department provided many different courses to pursue. Freshmen could begin with Geography, Cit- izenship, and Conservation. Many sophomores went on to World History, and all juniors were required to delve into American History. Government and Economics, which were required of all seniors for graduation, played a very important part in the program. Seniors were taught standards ofthe United States and its government before becoming adult voters. Economics and Government teachers revealed that they would like to teach more of a variety in courses, such as Russian and Southeast Asian Government, and would also like to intro- duce something new--team teaching. This department was ex- tremely well-organized and gained the interest of many students. d'gv ' Under Mr. Racey's direction, Rick Vendel completed the examinations for his drivers permit by taking an eye test. Social studies supplied Linda Legatzke pointed out areas of world crisis in American Government, as Mr. Ladwig and Tom Langner exchanged viewpoints. Several students discussed various points concerning new laws ofthe United States with Mrs. Scovel. ska. -