Homer L Ferguson High School - Mariner Yearbook (Newport News, VA)

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Biology students adjust microscopes before studying prepared slides. Mr. Lawrence E. Crum Earth-Space Science, Biology Mr. Joseph R. Davis Chemistry, Intro- ductory Chemistry, Biology Advisor: Radio Club Mr. Henry G. Drudge Department Chairman Biology Advisor: Science Club, Key Club Visiting scientists gave lectures AZJ Miss Patricia Fitz- water Chemistry Advisor: Science Club, Sophomore Class In Miss Fitzwater ' s sixth period senior chemistry class, Meg, Lucy and Ronnie Ayers test a compound for nickel by using dimethylgloxine which causes nickel to turn red. An atomic energy demonstration and lecture by an Oak Ridge, Tennessee scientist, a visit by a scientist from the Virginia Jun- ior Academy of Science, and a space mobile from N.A.S.A. - these were some of the pro- grams in which Ferguson ' s science depart- ment was involved this year. Besides using these teaching aids pro- vided by the community, science teachers also used overhead projectors, the bioscope, and team teaching to help in instructing their classes. The newest addition to the science curriculum was an accelerated chemistry and genetics course for seniors. Mr. George A. Bachman Physics

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lies in its freedom.” During her free period, Mrs. Davis makes use of the math office to correct test papers and to plan lessons for the coming week. Studying tax forms, learning how to read, make, and use graphs, making geometry proj- ects involving everything from sewing skills to modeling in wood and clay, and learning to calculate in bases other than ten - these were some of the many projects in which Ferguson math students participated this year. Besides working on these projects, many interested students also took partin activities of the school ' s math club and entered the national math contest which is jointly spon- sored by the American Mathematical Society, the American Society of Actuaries, and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. In addition to basic math courses such as algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, ad- vanced courses in math analysis, consumer math, and remedial math are offered. Ferguson’s mathematics department strives to provide the education needed for advanced work in mathematics in college. This knowledge, needed to compete in the working world today, helps build the cultural background of a well educated adult. Mrs. Taback patiently explains a problem with the help of an overhead projector. Miss Dorothy Williams Mrs. C. A. Davis Math Analysis General Math, Geometry Algebra Advisor: Keyettes, Varsity Cheerleaders Mrs. Helen Clark Thomas General Math, Algebra Miss Sara Ruschhaupt Algebra, Geometry Advisor: Chess Club, Varsity Cheerleaders Mr. James Leonard Algebra, Math Analysis Advisor: Senior Class Mrs. Sandra W. Benvie General Math Algebra 23

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Miss Gladys M. For- tune Earth-Space Science Mr. N. Bernard Freeman Biology Mrs. Helen R. Huller Introductory Chemistry, Biology A biology student carries out a dissection as part of her laboratory studies. and demonstrations for students. Mr. Stanley Penkunas Miss Anne H. Scott Introductory Chemis- Earth-Space Science try, Chemistry Mr. Crum and two of his third period biology students, Gail French and Dennis Cannon, discuss the growth and reproduction of plants. Juniors Barbara Braslow and Robin Shakshober and senior Charlie Mayo prepare an experiment in Miss Fitzwater ' s class. 25