Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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II student Sophomore Christina Physics experiments prove to be an interesting performs an experiment as other experience when Senior Steve Leach attempts engineers observe a light ex- to differ from the norm, doing the experiment Photo by Grant Olbrich. with one arm. Photo by Grant Olbrich .. .,,. ,.,,...s. gay H, ,,...-4lilC Y W -ss' 'f consumes a large portion of Goggles shielding his face, Iunior Trey Pratt Physical Science. Freshman Greg conducts a lab to determine the amount of scribbles some information on gravity. hydrogen gas yielded under certain conditions. by Grant Olbrich. Photo by Grant Olbrich. xx My '.,..... V' ,mms Y, S Tie? ..q,,,Z,f-ssW.qafmsrs.vw- -- : e Science O 225

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Science classes discover I I experimenting technique D1 1nmvIlU 1 4 224 I Science I 1 Advanced science courses offered science-oriented students a chance to delve deeper into the details of physics, chemistry and biology. Ad- vanced mathematics and introduc- tory science courses were pre- requisites for the accelerated classes. Labs were a required part of eveI'y science course and varied equipment both new and old, was used. We have two nice oscilloscopes, apparatus to determine the mass of electrons, a magnet that will produce a very strong magnetic field and a number of other things, said Mr. Mike Saathoff. In Chemistry II, taught by Mrs. Dorothy Rae, labs took on a different aspect. The last two weeks we do qualitative analysis. Each student is given an unknown solution and must determine what it is by using a cen- trifuge techniquef' explained Mrs. Rae. Guest speakers and field trips also added to regular classroom activities. We do have guest speakers several times a year. We had a medical stu- dent. Later, we will go to the Medical Center to use the scan microscope, said Biology II teacher Mrs. Carolyn Schofield. Biology II was taken by many students as an advanced placement course and from three to nine hours of college credit were obtained. I designed the AP course myself even had to write the district lab boa because college lab books requi equipment we don't have, said Mi- Schofield. Certain pre-requisites were 1- quired to take these courses. Physi II and Calculus must be taken c currently. Chemistry I was requi for Physics II and Chemistry Physics I had to be taken at the sa time or previously for Chemistry and Biology II . w by Stacy Iones and Charles Kefuu Dissection of a fetal pig was one of the r unusual Biology II experiments. Senior Chait takes apart the stomach. Photo by G Olbrich. .. 2.1: 1 2,11 - .J f is Mitt ,. U J . . i 'V ii. I '-it wal' -I-I -A-ar .alt -v- n l kv 'i 'ef-qv' XXV

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0161106 2f2feZZiglLTiZTiSFaT2Z Flora and fauna, living and non- living, microscopic and macroscopic materials, forces and objects all arouse interest in the minds of science students. Science demands a way of deduc- ing that is helpful in the future. Science is a way of thinking logical- ly and analiticallyf' said Chemistry teacher Miss Pauli Koscloskey. lt allows students to practice that kind of thinking. From mixing chemicals to dissec- ting sharks to testing the speed of hot wheels, the wide range of experimen- ting techniques provided visual insight. Theories and concepts are dif- ficult for students to transmit from a text to a life experience, said Miss Koscloskey. Physical science covered a general study of non-living material. We prepare labs, learn safety rules, inter- pret chemical reactions and distinguish natural things from ar- tificial ones, said Sophomore Bill Graves. I especially enjoy the labs, he continued. Living organisms and how they function were examined in biology classes. We started by studying the cell, then moved to bigger and more complex organisms, said Iunior Nita Ramsey. Protective goggles and aprons marked chemistry students perform- ing one of the frequent lab exercises. We did labs about twice a week to help us understand some of the con- cepts we learn, said Iunior Marie Fischer. A wide range of formulas were used in physics in dealing with the transfer of energy from one source of matter to another. It's logical, but you never really thought of it, said Iunior Doug Griffith. Chemistry I provided many students' first in- sights into the world of the molecule. Senior Armyn Freedson and Iunior Ioe Nicholson de- cant a liquid. Photo by Grant Olbrich. Physics field trips to Pipe Organ pizza gives in- structor Mark Kinsey a chance to show students how sound waves operate through pipes. Photo by lim Tomforde. The basic science classes, physical science, biology. chemistry and physics allowed a background for practical application. ln everyday life, you have the same scientific con- cepts and we behave logically and analitically naturally, said Miss Koscloskey. As science-related occupations in- crease in number and importance, the prospect of future careers becomes more obvious. My scienu classes are helping me decide aboi job possibilities in the science field said Griffith. Even students who aren concerned with the future gain sorr insight about their surrounding Griffith added, It's important to get taste of everything and make yol own choice about your future XJU by Iessica Ha qrdhv 1'