Mazama High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Klamath Falls, OR)

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MATH The 1985-86 school year introduced a major change in the field of mathematics at Mazama. Entering freshmen are now required to successfully complete two years of math, as oppossed to one. The requirement was designed to comply with the new state law. In all probability, this will result in higher enrollment in math courses in the coming years. Fortunately, the number of teachers in the math department was slightly increased last year in an effort to reduce class sizes. Course offerings in the MHS math department included: general math, pre-algebra, practical study, algebra, and applications of algebra. More advanced courses were: geometry, advanced alge- bra, trigonometry, analytic geometry, and intro- duction to college mathematics. Another facet of the math department was the are of computers. Mazama offered several computer courses, varying in difficulty. Special projects were abundant this year. Per- haps the most notable was the math team. Last year the team participated in six meets of the Southern Oregon Math League. To be a member of the team, a student had to be enrolled in a math class at least as high as advanced algebra. The six mem- bers plus an alternate attended each meeting. Mike Reynolds, head of the math department, was the team's advisor. Another special event in the mathematics area was the 1986 regional math contest sponsored by OIT. Students from around the Klamath Basin competed in categories ranging from pre-algebra to the advanced Open Division. There are many possible reasons for choosing education as a career. Susan Walker expressed one of these, Not for the money but the gold pot of seeing students grow in their learning of math- ematics.” It was also Mrs. Walker who, when asked to give her favorite math formula replied, M’A'Z, the math ematical expression for Mazama!” Working math problems is one of Ms. Whislers specialties. Ms. Whisler spent a lot of time assisting students such as Arcilla Parnell. Correcting papers outdoors is a nice change. Mrs. Walker was able to do some of her work outside when weather permit • ted. Lecturing may seem boring, but it's a necessity in a math class. This podium helped Mr. Morgan to instruct his class. Helping students sometimes takes extra time. Mr. Lamb gave more time to students such as Cindy Rider and Cindy Uglum throughout the year.

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What is your favorite math formula? i Ken Hall Peie Heidrich 4ac Mike Lamb F = ma Susan Lawric i = prt Mike Morgan -b - 4ac 2a Mike Reynolds a2 + b2 = c2 108-Marh Riding down Main Street in the homecoming parade is Mr. Heidrich. He was appointed Grand Marshall of the event. Preparing another test?! Mr Reynolds gave many skill test- ing exams. A rare photo of any math teacher. Mrs. Lawric was bribbed for this one.

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What do you think is the greatest discovery and why? Gerald Green Christopher Columbus discovery of the New World, otherwise we wouldn't be here. Mike Kern Peanut butter and beer- they were made for each other. Yum! Gary Nichols The exact mechanics of a cell nucleus (DNA) because it confirms any belief in the creator be- cause anything that complex could not have come into existence by chance. Bryon Van Fleet The Greek discovery that all things are knowabic — that knowledge is kept se- cret by the gods. Larry Wagner Genatics Engineering, Hopefully this will cure cancer. AIDS, birth de- fects, etc. as well as finding solutions to long time infectious diseases. Pat Ward The printing press-it removed knowledge from a chosen few and allowed the masses to become informed. 110-Science Experimenting in chemistry is Todd Wilson, Mr. Green, and Rob Cox. Mr. Green also taught Advanced Chemistry. Blowing up their science experiment is Wiley Gibson. Mr. Wagner, and Eric Vanderhoff. These experiments made Science a fun class. Examining a skull is Mr Ward. He also coached the varsity volleyball team.