Highland High School - Shield Yearbook (Highland, IN)

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Physics instructor Mr. Lee Farley reflects his satisfaction at Carole Sumner’s successful completion of a classroom experiment. Performed to acquaint students with the effect of the Van de Graaf generator, such experiments aid students in understanding physics complexities. Junior Mike Cable pays close attention as Mr. Don Clark points out how blackboard exercises and diagrams serve to lighten the geometry picture and increase student understanding. Making use of basic mathematical skills , Virgil Meier explains the methods he used in arriving at the correct answers.

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Advanced program gains momentum with modern physics and general science labs Using the overhead projector , Mr. Ronald Surdzial, chemistry instructor, explains to his students the use of a complicated form- ula in the experiment they are about to perform. With the tinkle of test tubes and the aroma of a freshly mixed sulfur compound, busy young scientists con- gregate around lab tables, attempting to create the correct chemical mixture. Designed to facilitate learning through practical experience, such laboratory experiments are an important part of the extensive science program at High- land High. Physics classes were taught in a new room this year. Also moving to a different classroom, inquisitive general science students made use of new fur- niture. Equally important as science in this technological day is a competence in mathematical skills. Having mas- tered the basics in geometry and algebra classes, students can advance to higher levels of math study, and may complete a six-year program. Thorough training in these courses pave the way for in- creasingly difficult college work which will rely heavily upon background gained in high school mathematics and science. Describing the various parts of the ear structure to inquisitive students, Mr. Jon Hendrix, biology instructor, makes use of the science department’s many costly, educational models. 24 Opening Section Beginning chemistry students find that working with mole- cular orbital models give them a keener insight into the workings of chemistry. In preparation for more complicated experiments which will be completer} later in the year, chem- istry students learn the fundamentals of molecular make-up, while making use of the many modern facilities.

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Attempting to explain some of the com- plexities of psychology, Mr. Michael Kep- pler points out an important concept on the board.- Senior government students intently con- tinue in their studies which are geared to prepare them for the problems they will face as future government-minded citizens. Maturing young citizens study complex Mr. David Young, history and world prob- lems instructor, listens intently as a well- informed student comments on one of the lectures. Reviewing the chapter and going over his notes, junior Bill Moore prepares to par- ticipate in a stimulating class discussion pre- ceding a challenging history test. 26 Opening Section