Kecoughtan High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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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.

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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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Inquiry Physics students study the relationship of matter and energy. Their work includes magnetism and electricity. Dissecting, the bane of sophomore girls, is introduced in biology. Other media including the use of the micro- scope, charts, films, and slides help the students to re- ceive a better understanding of their work. There is no substitut e for actual experience and the physiology students are given plenty of opportunities to gain this experience. Emphasis is placed on personal re- search, dissection, and experimentation. Students receive a first-hand knowledge of physiology through these means of exploration and investigation. Accurate scientific work calls for clean supplies and scrupulous handling. Success in using the microscope provides pleasure for the novice biology student. Physiology class is stimulated through demonstrations such as frog muscle twitch preparations recorded on a kymograph. Mr. Arlen W. Hensley B.S., East Tennessee State University Biology, Physical Education Coach: Varsity Football, JV Baseball Miss Martha A. Mitchell B.S., Mary Washington College Biology Mr. Peter G. Trover A.B., M.S., University of Illinois Biology, Physiology Mrs. Martha P. Woods BA., Westhampton College Biology Sponsor: Keyette Club 25