Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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Science electives permit exploration of starsg sea 0' W... S, wi ...Q M-,ff MHS Science department offers astronomy classes for interested students. Seniors Philip Papadopoulus and Iana Norris review an ap- paratus. Photo by Grant Olbrich. Oceanography provides students with a uni- que alternative towards gaining credit for tak- ing a science course. Iunior Mike Steiger studies his text. Photo by Iim Tomforde. 228 O Oceanography! Astronomy! Aviation Participation in an elective science class was one of the privileges gained with upperclassman seniority. Among these privileges is the allowance of enrolling in elective science classes. Students interested in space in- creased their knowledge in astronomy. There are a lot of factual things about the heavens that students learn, said astronomy teacher, Mr. Mike Saathoff. Astronomy lasted one semester and in that time, students completed various projects. They go out and do star observing on clear evenings and clear mornings, contributed Mr. Saathoff. Students also learned some basic chemistry, physics and computer science. Some students wrote com- puter programs to simulate the mo- tions of planets when they are in or- bit, said Mr. Saathoff. Aviation, taught by Mrs. Linda Aviation is offered as a basic course for students interested in flying. Iunior Mathis Weatherall takes a simulated FAA test in class. Photo by Grant Olbrich. Andrews, focuses on the structure o the plane and how to fly the aircraft Taking the 78-year-old science allow ed for a break from the credentia classes. Aviation is something you can ge- excited about rather than English o history. said Iunior Becky Golden- Unlike aviation, oceanography' highest elevation of study does no- extend from sea level. With the use o scanning nets, a hydrometer and fish tanks, students were taught informa tion they could use rather than straight facts. I hope to give students a bette understanding of oceanography. I they are planning a career in th science, the class gives the general in formation needed, said ocean ography teacher, Miss Cle Frangides. With the switch to the semeste system, an extra six weeks was tacke on to the quarter classes. With more time to teach the clas I can go into more depth on the su ject, said Miss Frangides. w by Chip Craft and Heidi Odegar

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si Mem. t tflf',f w 'MW-we experiments. Senior lames Street and William Lunn test chemical results. nomo by Grant Olbrich. measurement of liquids allows for ac- Pulleys and levers presented an intellectual challenge to Freshman Angelia Caston. Angelia peers from her notebook to listen to a point of the lecture. Photo by Grant Olbrich. Intently listening to a physical science lecture, Freshman Ann Hulbert attempts to com- prehend the theory of soundwaves as she takes some notes. Photo by Grant Olbrich. Science I 227

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Oceanography is the study of the ocean and marine life. The classes took trips to Galveston to study water life. Senior Bill Hiebler checks his notes before a test. Photo by Grant Olbrich. Aviation students were taught the finer points of the theories of flight. lunior Chris Rives lofts a model airplane to study its flight pattern. Photo by lim Tomforde. Construction of a volcano highlighted the oceanography experiences of Iunior Steve Garnett and Senior Anne Longley. Photo by Grant Olbrich. One requirement of aerodynamicsfaviation, demonstrated by Iuniors Mathis Weatherall and Chris Rives, was to build and fly model planes. Photo by Grant Olbrich. Frlrlrf rip