Mason City High School - Masonian Yearbook (Mason City, IA)

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Science area helps to prepare students for the future Mr. Dave Mitchell, Mr. Gary Faught, and Mr. Wally Stittsworth provided a new look for the science department this year when they transferred to the high school from the various middle schools. These three taught the majority of classes that ninth graders were en- rolled in during the year. , t i..s'::- V l M- Vs X: W ,. '- .f WAITING FOR RESULTS -Seniors Mark Sha- dle, Doug Smeby, and Blair Masters chat while waiting for the results of their experi- ment. CLEAN UP TIME -Junior Kevin Butters cleans up after another experiment in chemistry.

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like Psychology and Sociology dealt with man and his relations with his fellow human beings. Students were required to take courses which helped them become more knowledgeable about their role in society and their rights and responsibilities. By gaining a better understanding of history and government hopefully students will become active in con- trolling their own destiny through the future. Mrs. Lavonne Morse was the only new addition to the social studies area. She transferred to the high school with the shift to a 9-12 for- mat. The department did some shifting with courses because of the addition of the ninth grade but the changes were basically minimal. . Y .771 . .-. 'F'- Pb ANOTHER THOUGHT -Mr. Craig makes an- other point as Julie Hugo records the mes- sage. NOTE CHECKING -Mike Farrell and Troy Har- ringa make sure they have it all down. THE OTHER WAY -Erik Torgerson appears dis- tracted by something other than Mr. King.

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The department now has nine teachers. The switch meant that teachers now have to share class- rooms for their courses. Classes in the department were designed to meet the variety of needs from students whether it be college prep or a general working knowledge of the world we live in. Topics dealing with evolution and creation, nuclear power, space, and others dominated the newspapers and provided food for thought in many of the science related areas. With labs, experiements, and class discussions students learned to ap- ply theories learned in class to the questions confronting our society today. The science classes attempted to provide the necessary information to help students better understand the world they live in today. Hopeful- ly with this information students will help make the correct choices in the future regarding themselves and their environment. ,fy gn, . Sq wg CONCENTRATION -Sophomore Tim Krieger k it it W 'T L' concentrates intently during a class discus- 5. - A sion. 'W 'T T TIME FOR A TALK Mr. Vrba takes class time ,Ragga . ff! I - to discuss the topic of the day. IT WHAT? -Jon Wade checks out the results of his latest lab.