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

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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.

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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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SCIENCE The science department at Mazama was filled with many teachers and numerous classes. Six teachers belonged to this department. They were Mike Kern, Gerald Green, Gary Nichols, Bryon Van Fleet, Larry Wagner and Pat Ward. There were nine different courses offered. These included General Science, Introduction to Physical Science, Biology. Zoology, Chemistry, Advanced Chemis- try, Physics, Advanced Physics, and Human Anatomy and Physiology. The science department was responsible for var- ious special projects. The anatomy students, under the guidance of Mr. Van Fleet and accompanied by the anatomy students from K.U., went on their annual Field trip to SOSC in Ashland. The college students gave them a tour of the campus. The high school students viewed reptiles, hearts, and fetuses. They also had the opportunity to listen to a college level anatomy lecture. Other science projects which occurred during the year included the dissection of cats by the anatomy students and the dissection of fetal pigs by Mr. Nichols' zoology class. In addition to being teachers, several of the science instructors participated in other activities. Larry Wagner was the cross country coach as well as the honor society advisor, Pat Ward was the varsity volleyball coach, and Bryon Van Fleet and his wife were very involved in making pottery. When questioned about his feelings concerning the 1985-86 school year. Mr. Wagner, who is head of the department, cited the victory of the MHS football team over K.U. as a high point. Wagner also commented on his positive attitude toward both the Mazama Vikings and MHS principal Mike Pisan. Talking to his student . Mike Kern expands their knowledge in science. Mr. Kern taught general science. Looking eye to eye, Mr. Nichols and his turtle spend a quiet moment together. Mr. Nichols taught biology, zoology, and general science. Preparing for his next magic trick is Mr. Wagner. Track was another specialty of Mr. Wagner. Getting ready to eat their octopus is Ted Martin, Naomi Simon. Matt Preston. Mr. Ward. Jason Rhinevault, and Seth Miller. The students got hands on experience with echinoderms. Science -11