John H Reagan High School - Spur Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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IN CHEMISTRY Jim Leigh and Clifford Frank examine the properties of gas formation. SCIENCE DEPARTMENT ... The intricate com- position of the atom, the mystery of sound, and the marvels of the human body are all studied in different branches of science. The first high school science class is general science, where students learn the basic ideas which serve as foundations for the more specialized forms of science. Such a specialized course is biology, where all forms of life — from the simplest amoeba to the remarkably efficient human body — are studied. Chemistry involves a study of the composition of all matter. All the elements and their combinations that form all the substances of this world are ex- amined by chemistry students. Chemical reactions and the properties of different mixtures and com- pounds are studied by experimentation and individual lab work on the part of the students. The last six weeks is devoted to qualitative analysis, where each student performs a series of experiments in order to determine what elements make up his sample of unknown solution. Physics is a study of electricity, light, sound and speed. The knowledge of many formulas is neces- sary for students to work the problems which con- cern velocity and light. Physics undertakes the ex- ploration of some of science ' s more difficult aspects. Through lectures, films, experiments and individual lab work, students develop a knowledge of scientific methods which the scientist uses to analyze and unlock nature ' s mysteries. .. ONES WHO TAKE PHYSIOLOGY, such as Joe Cotton, learns ap- proximately 50 of the 600 skeletal muscles of the body. Administration — 213

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■ ■ ' w ««mJW«M i « M M Mqppmi iMB Hi— M — Science Analysis and Discovery Part of Work With Experiments and Formulas Charles Allen — M.A. University of Texas General Science Clyde Bohmfalk— B.A. University of Texas Biology Searle Crate— B.S- University of Texas General Science Dorothy Flury — M.A. University of Texas Physiology, Biology Kenneth Gibbons — B.A. University of Arkansas Biology Mrs. Lorraine Haynie — ■ B.S. Texas Arts and Industries Biology Mrs. Stephanie Jenkins— B.S. University of Texas in 1 General Science William Manahan — B.S University of Texas General Science Edward Mugford — M.A University of Texas Biology Mrs. Sandra Stewart — B.S. University of Chattanooga, Tenn. General Science Bert Tucker— M.Ed. Austin State College Chemistry Harold Whiteside— B.S. Austin Stale College General Science Woodrow Wilson — M.Ed. University of Texas Physics, Chemistry ij ALL SHAPES AND SIZES of graduated cylinders are used to acquire close liquid measurements. 4 °NE ho 2 1 2 — Administration ■•

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aowvsaOHiHBHanoaHHBaDVHBOBHSHSHHHMMQIflUUBa MRS. MARY VESELKA FINDS that use of the overhead projector is easier to illustrate important problems than the blackboard. MATH DEPARTMENT ... For centuries math has been a useful instrument in helping man progress. A basic understanding of math fundamentals is neces- sary for every person living in this world of machines and computers. Reagan ' s math department offers a wide range of classes, Related Math I to Analytical Geometry or Elementary Analysis. Related math can be taken by those who feel they need- more math before taking Algebra I and II. First year algebra stresses graphing, factoring and work with equations. Geometry is the study of the relationships that can be found in triangles, parallel lines and circles. Stu- dents are required to apply theorems in order to prove the validity of proposed relationships. Algebra III and IV is for college-bound students, and it includes more graphing, some logarithms and work with imaginary numbers. Trigonometry, Elementary Analysis and Analytical Geometry are the more advanced math courses. One semester each, they are for students who have finished the required courses and wish to continue in their study of math. GEOMETRY TESTS present problems and relationships which Joel Hubbard find are hard to solve. GRAPHING, an essential part of algebra and other maths, is demon- strated to the class by Mike Showalter. 214 — Administrative ■i