Jackson High School - Tatler Yearbook (Jackson, TN)

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Hard Work and flluoh Thought ONE OF THE IMPORTANT ASPECTS of the academic program at Jackson High is the science de- partment. To exemplify the high interest in science, there are many students who attend the classes of Mr, John Pechonick, physics and chemistry instruc- tor, Mr. Fann and Mr. Jim Joyner, who teach biology. PARTICIPATION IN THE SCIENCE FAIR is one of the major undertakings of the science department. On the day of exhibition of the local fair, the school library was a wonderful and ex- citing place. Projects of every type and description were on display. Last year one of the feature at- tractions was Jinz Zzzmwalfs model dam, which is pictured at the left. Below, Tip Taylor is explain- ing his project on chemical bonding to some of the other participants in the fair. From left to right, they are John Pechonick, Albert Hearn, Harold Jaco fa 1959 graduatej, Jim Zumwall, Beih Leonard, Bo Myhr, Tip Taylor and Dennis Jacobs. Harold, Bo and Tip were division winners in the school. Bo, whose project was a heart model, also placed third in the 1VIid-South division. V Q ' .vs N-.

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Enrich Curriculum DISCUSSING the varied types of books offered to students in our library are Laura Siler and Beverly Bryant. Outside reading has proved to be an enjoy- able and profitable task for Jackson High School students. The importance of books in the life of a student cannot be overemphasized. They may be used as a supplement to textbooks, as reference material, for enjoyment and as a cultural back- ground. Mrs. Hodge, our librarian, is very helpful in reserving books for class research. Learning to use the various library tools is an important asset to everyone, especially those who plan to attend college. Alia Draeke, a Junior, explains the structure of a sentence to May Louise Tisdale. Diagramming is an important device in developing a student's know- ledge of the principles of sentence structure. An understanding of the mechanics of grammar en- ables a student to write and speak much more fluently, thus preparing him for any career which he may choose to undertake. Z at U ' , F .N :gm S HERE TYPING CLASS students are improving their skills by racing against the clock in a timed writing. Johnny Slephens, Polly Ta- ber and Delia Ann Bolton seem to be hard at work typing letters. Daily exercises such as these are meant to increase speed and accuracy. -15

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Ingredients of Science Projects OUR BIOLOGY LABORATORY has always proved to be a mysterious, exciting and popular place for science enthusiasts. A knowledge of the fundamental facts of plants and animals and the development of skill in dissection are only a few of the divisions in the course of study. At the right, Tommy Williams and Carrie Beasley are caught hard at work in their study of minute plant and animal life. Each student of biology learns to use the microscope skillfully and to recognize various growths. This elementry biology course has proved to be valuable to everyone who applies himself diligently to his work. LAST SUMMER an advanced science and mathematics course was offered to those students who could qualify. No additional credit was offered, only the valuable experience. In the pictures below, a few of the students are seen in the physics labora- tory. Seated before their books on the first row, from lcft to right, are Ray Harness, Jeff Wilkinson, Mzircia Morforz and Jeanette Sfeplzensony second row, Jimnzy Wallace, Valeria Armsirong and Tip Taylor. In the second picture, Donald Carr, Marcia Marlon and Thomas Welker are discussing the types of machines. TMI A