Kecoughtan High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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Pursuits Miss Thompson employs a simple diagram to explain a complex principle. Answering unusual questions from stu- dents affects Miss Parker in various ways. Mrs. Linda J. Giard B.S., Millsaps College Algebra, Vocational Algebra Mr. Earle V. Hawkins B.S., Columbia University Algebra, Consumer Math Coach: Golf Team Miss Betty M. Parker B.A., Westhampton College Algebra, Trigonometry Mrs. Sharleen M. Pressley B.A., Hardin-Simmons University Honors Math, Trigonometry, Algebra Miss Patricia A. Thompson B.S., Mary Washington College Geometry, General Math, Algebra Mrs. Pressley and her number tree are fa- miliar sights to advanced mathematics 23 Illustrations drawn by Mr. Hawkins ' students sometimes relate to the algebra lesson.

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Mathematical Mr. Joel Perrell B.S., Wake Forest College Algebra, Calculus, Geometry Mr. Perrell ' s tests seldom seem so humorous to his students. Miss L. Carole Boettcher B.S., Madison College Algebra Sponsor: Y-Teens Miss Patricia H. Dabney B.A., Westhampton College Geometry, General Math Co-Sponsor: JV Cheerleaders The wide variety in the mathematics cur- riculum at Kecoughtan enables each student to receive a basic understanding of mathe- matical concepts for daily living, higher edu- cation, and mathematical careers. To give the students the ability to solve everyday mathematical probems several courses are offered: general and consumer mathematics and vocational algebra. Several courses are offered for the college-bound stu- dent. These include contemporary geometry, advanced mathematics, two years of regular algebra, advanced algebra, trigonometry, and solid geometry. An honors mathematics course and calculus are available for the very interested and talented students. The calculus classes are supplemented by a television course. Miss Dabney instructs her students in the com- plexities of geometry. 22 Mrs. Deal uses her knowledge of mathematics to keep track of all her study hall students.

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Mr. Robert T. Cronau B.A., University of Virginia Physics Scientific Courses in physical and biological sciences are available at Kecoughtan so that the interests of all students may be met. The physical sciences include chemistry and phys- ics. Chemistry students are taught a basic knowledge of the elements and the composition of matter. Lab- oratory work enables the students to receive demon- strations of the actual results of chemical formulas and equations. Miss Elizabeth K. Fuqua A.B., Meredith College Chemistry Sponsor: G. A. A. Mrs. Judene B. Hartless B.S., College of William and Mary Chemistry Chemistry often calls for diagrams and problem solutions to be ex- plained on a blackboard. When one studies physiology, there are limitless possibilities for study and dissection. 24 Mr. Cronau takes advantage of audio-visual aids to make physics a vital course.