Kecoughtan High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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let students explore new fields. While waiting for the bell, Mr. Warren and his students prepare for next class. Mr. Travers ' mice provided valuable assistance in helping Kenny Shelton in his Biology studies. Mrs. Judene B. Hartless Chemistry B.S., William and Mary Sponsor: F.N.A. Mrs. Martha P. Woods Biology B.A.. Westhampton College Sponsor: Keyettes Mr. Robert T. Cronau, Jr. Physics B.A., University of Virginia Sponsor: Chess Club Mr. Arthur S. Warren Chemistry A.B.. High Point College Mrs. Grace P. Warren Biology A.B., Chico State College 27

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Science experiments and studies Mr. Traver sings: Where, oh where have my little mice gone? Oh where, oh where can they be?’’ Mrs. Gail C. Russell Biology B.A.. Westhampton; M.T.S.. William and Mary Mrs. Linda A. Hays Biology B.A.; M.S., University of Michigan Sponsor: Biological Club Miss Martha A. Mitchell Biology B.S., Mary Washington Sponsor: Biological Society Mr. Peter G. Traver Biology A.B.: M.S., University of Illinois Where did all the Warriors with interests in science go this year? Those interested in chemistry sought out the Chemistry classes and others explored the fields of Physics, Physiology, and Biology. All of these courses, the Science department curriculum, were available to Kecoughtan students. As co-chairmen of the department, Mrs. Gail Russell and Mr. Robert Cronau, provided leadership for the department ' s faculty members and instruction for advanced students. Up- to-date courses of study, modern equipment, well-equipped laboratories, and field trips proved to be valuable and sat- isfactory aids in giving a knowledge of the various sciences to the students. Opportunities to perform experiments rein- forced the theory offered in lectures. Students enrolled in advanced classes could do individual and more involved experiments of an analytical or research nature. Sophomores enrolled in the biology classes, juniors formed the personnel of the chemistry sections, and seniors were the mainstay of the physics and physiology classes. All students at Kecoughtan were able to pursue some study of a science if they wished to, and class enrollments showed that they took the opportunities offered. Mrs. Hartless explains to her students the results of a chemical reaction. 26

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Mathematics in all forms gave the Traditional and new math courses were offered as part of the curriculum at Kecoughtan this year. Generally speaking, math courses are not among the most popular ones offered, hut many students found the electives in math to be very 7 interesting and helpful. Part of the graduation requirement must be met with two years of mathematics. General math. Alegbra I. and geometry satisfy this requirement. Completion of these basic courses allowed the students to take another year of algebra, trigonometry, math analysis, or calculus. Those juniors and seniors who successfully com- pleted trigonometry could enroll in matrix algebra. The teachers of these courses, under the leadership of Mr. Joel Perrell. used modern methods of teaching, visual aids, films, and television to make mathematics come alive for their students. At all levels of ability, some class in mathematics was provided as part of the curriculum. Mrs. Pressley explains one of the many word problems studied in Advanced Algebra. The edge is the fold between any two planes. explains Miss Parker to her Gary Chambliss. Richard Gaskell. and Mr. Millen look on as Richard Lavoie and class. Richard Walters compete in an after class chess game. Mr. Joel L. Perrell Calculus. Geometry. Algebra. Trigonometry B.S., Wake Forest College Miss Patricia H. Dabney Geometry. Algebra B.A.. Westhampton College Sponsor: J.V. Cheerleaders J { 1 Mrs. Sharleen D. Pressley Trigonometry, Advanced Algebra. Math Analysis. Matrix Algebra B.A.. Hardin-Simmons University 28