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

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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

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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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International assembly emphasized Mrs. Helen Jean Meissner Department Co-chairman French Advisor: French Club, A.F.S. Reading German are Jon Nordahl, Patty Berkey, and Dale Charles. Mrs. Bruce helps Spanish student Linda Lambiase with class work. The Russian Embassy and the National Gallery were two of the places visited by the French club on their trip to Washington, D.C. this fall. Other activities included an inter- national assembly, held December 19th, to illustrate the international aspect of the holi- day season. At this assembly French, Latin, Spanish, and German students sang carols in the various languages. The general purpose of the foreign lan- guage department is to instruct students in the written and spoken language and in the culture behind the language; to furnish to them the key to unlock the door to the cul- tural life of another ethnic group. Miss Angeliko Khrone German U. S. Government Advisor: German Club Miss Nadeen Windsor French Advisor: French Club Mrs. Barbara Bruce Spanish Mrs. Mary Clayton French