Jackson Preparatory School - Precis Yearbook (Jackson, MS)

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5: ftopj As a result of his diligent work, jeff Bland won grand prize of the annual Science Fair. He and Mrs. Gamblin proudly exhibited jeff' s project, an electro-thermal loudspeaker. Cbottom left, Anxiously awaiting the results of their chemistry experiment, Randy Woodruff, Tony Warwick, and jeff Bland hoped to obtain a sample of oxygen gas in the beaker. In a hair-raising experiinent, Neal Lehan tested the ef- fect of the Van de Graaff generator. This was one of the more exciting activities in Mr. Ballardis physics class. ' A 9

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Science Generated Enthusiastic Experimentation Utilizing the expert service of four new science faculty members, the Patriotis science department continued to provide its students with the best pos- sible science preparation. The courses offered this year were Life Science taught by Mrs. Walters, a former Prep student new this year, and Mrs. Wicker, also new this year, Earth Science taught by Coach Mahon, new this year, Mrs. Wicker, and Mr. Ballard, Biology taught by Mrs. VVilkins and Miss Thomas, Chemistry taught by Mrs. Camblin and Mrs. Lambert, another new teacher, Physics taught by Mr. Ballard, Chemistry II taught by Mrs. Camblin, and Anatomy and Physiology taught by Miss Thomas. fupper rightj While Mrs. Wicker looked on, Lee Thigpen care- fully examined a brain brought by med student, Mr. Brian Freeman. fbelowj Animated speaker Russ Roux, a representative from High Flight, Inc. presented a picture of earth taken from the moon. Mr. Roux believed Cod must be given credit for the universe. 2,2 ,aw fe 7 sgfff , 5 - iffz' ' ' ,-, . Q.. xi said During anatomy class, John Cox and Corrinne Alexander carefully and eagerly dissected a bullfrog. This exciting ex- periment was required for all of Miss Thomas's anatomy students. 48

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Latina Est umera na! Filled with activities and diligent stu- dents, the 1976-77 Latin department com- pleted a very successful year. Prep stu- dents were offered Latin I and Latin II which were both taught by Dot Mann. During the year, several new approaches were taken in studying Latin. Among these were a mythology unit and a cultural enrichment of the Roman people. The Latin department participated in the state I.C.L. convention in March. This proved to be a rewarding event. The year was concluded with a Roman banquet, slave auction, and a Latin-sponsored beauty pageant in April. Indeed, Latin proved to be a living,' language at Prep. fupper rightj During their study of mythology, Maria Andy and Melissa Day paused to concentrate on a difficult story in Latin. flower lefty With the help of her handy copy of Edith Hamilton s Mythology, anet Roell worked on a , J up K 7 KKAV A , Latin assignment. it Jaw' 50 After Latin class, Mrs. Mann admonished a student for not completing translation.