Lew Wallace High School - Quill and Blade Yearbook (Gary, IN)

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‘‘Let’s mix sulfur and zinc,” suggests Janice Thompson to Mike McCarney, her lab partner. “I wonder what would happen if we heated the mixture?” Sulfur-|-zinc — zinc sulfide (and ex plosion) ! Arlene Balakir, Steve Tokarski and John Vo- kurka measure the velocity of a lead car in a physics experiment, while Bob Ligocki records the results. Page 10

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past WJe rjCeanx Jo CjuicL To test a learning process, Linda Dar¬ ter wanders blindly through the human maze constructed by Mr. Russell An¬ derson’s psychology . class. $ It is from a knowledge of the past that the plans for a successful future are generally made. Our social studies depart¬ ment offers a complete coverage of history from the muffled cry of the cave man to the “New Frontier.” As sophomores we are assigned a foreboding infinity of names and dates in World History. Do you remember when the Rattle of Hastings took place? U. S. History, a subject required of juniors, gives an un¬ biased summary of the historical life of our country. It is rough this study that the jumble of laws and concepts referred to in the news of the day becomes clear. Current affairs, both national and international, are followed by most of our seniors. As students of Civics and World Prob¬ lems. these informed young adults attempt to analyze the problems of the country. Economics also lends a hand in this analytical survey of world affairs. The study of our free enter¬ prise system is offered as an alternative for World Problems. As the leaders of the future, it has been our privilege to be concerned with the problems of the past and present. sf.i “I disagree!” argues Ruth Mahaney in a panel discussion, “Communism Within”, broadcast on WGVE. Identifiable members of the Civics panel are Steve Tokarski, Loretta Zakzewski and Allan Russell. fu,d( Page 9

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M iss Helen Rzepka demonstrates the use of the glide rule in division. Judy Vician watches closely while Barbara Markowicz and Chris Dimitroff compute the quotient. Juture Who first split the atom? Who discovered such things as digestion and circulation? Where did theorems originate? Many questions are answered for the inquisitive students in our science and mathematics departments. One year of science and two years of math are required: however, mam students elect to continue their interest in these subjects. Biology includes the study of all living things — plants, insects and man. One memorable task is the tedious, hut absorb¬ ing job of collecting and arranging “bug” collections. Chemistry is elected by science-minded juniors and seniors. They become familiar with the atomic theory as well as the properties and compounds of the 102 basic elements. Well- equipped laboratories enable the students to experiment with new-found concepts. A different approach in the teaching of physics has been promoted this year. The Physical Science Study Committee IPSSCI method includes a new r book, detailed enough for two- year instruction, and lah kits for the various experiments. Another step forward is the accelerated math program, where algebra is offered to eighth grade students. These students are fortunate to be able to carry their high school study of math to a more advanced level than was possible in previous ears. “Where did that hup go?” asks Jerry Wilkerson of his fellow searchers. Florence Yovanoff, Phyllis Beasley, Janet Irak, John Chiahai and Dave Pavol. They all seemed to agree that this year was a good one for hugs.