Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Don’t stab it! Lisa Rose cautiously points out the kidneys inside the fetal pig to Lynn Hart her lab partner. Exact weight. While trying to determine the weight of the mass, Alan Gillie works to get it to the precise tenth. Another great scientist. Patty James proceeds in doing an extraordinary chemistry experiment, while J.H. Revere stands by to assist her. Earth’s temperature. While working in the field Lynn Devedand Tim Fanguy use the sling psychro- meter to measure the earth's temperature. Science 21 CHESTERFIELD COUNTY LIBRARY VIRGINIA

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AP Biology expands Knowledge Seniors, who had a deep interest in bi- ology and who wanted to expand their knowledge of that science, were lucky enough to find a new course suited for them in Monacan’s curriculum this past year in AP biology. The initials AP stand for an Advanced Placement class which is open to high school seniors. This class enables col - lege bound students to be better pre- pared to take the Advanced Placement examinations upon entering college, al- though they are not required. Scoring high enough on these exams might allow students to be placed into a higher level science class. Other colleges might al- low students to be exempt from freshmen Intro-Biology, which can be quite a relief to overworked freshmen. The class is taught by Mrs. Martha Jef- ferson, head of the science department. Mrs. Jefferson said, ‘‘the class is taught according to AP guidelines and is similar to college courses in every respect, ex- cept the size of the classes.’”’ The class uses a college level reference book which concentrates on labratory activi- ties. The lab facility here at Monacan has most of the equipment that any college ' S a --— a Watch closely, class. The fourth period physics class regards Mr. Joe Schaeffer as he demon- strates the use of the siliscope in an experiment. 20 Science lab might have, and it was because of this wonderful lab facility that students at Monacan were Offered this class, the first of its kind in Chesterfield County. The class goes through every aspect of Biology including dissection and the study of comparative anatomy. Along with lectures and lab work, the AP Biology classes go on field trips to medical and industrial laboratories such as A.H. Rob- Careful, careful! With preciseness, Kevin Jones finds the jugular veins in the neck of the fetal pig, as Mary Kay Scanlon watches intently. Seger bins lab, Philip Morris research labs and MCV’s research labs and dental school. Also, the classes are fortunate enough to have various speakers come in from the many medical fields. AP Biology is clearly designed for stu- dents who want to learn more biology, and at the same time are willing to invest a great deal of work and effort into it! £52: RR toes: os, 1 OA iat

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Poise and Self-confidence Most students seem to have an innate fear of speaking in front of a group of people. And yet, teenagers feel no inse- curity about talking in class, in the halls, or on the phone for great lengths of time. However, when they are called on by teachers to present an ‘‘oral report,” knees start shaking and vocal chords seem to be totally ineffective. One way to overcome this burning fear is by joining the forensics team. At Monacan, as at other schools, the Proving a point. Practicing for a forensics meet, Lee Overstreet uses emphasis to persuade the judges to his point of view. a a 5 Be ath ily Y Forensics team. Ann Driscoll, Kevin Jones, Linda Beck, Lee Overstreet, Dave Tuskey, Cathy Vines. 22 Battle of the Brains Forensics forensics team specializes in public speaking. Students compete in a number of catagories including: spelling, original oratory, poetry, prose and others. Stu- dents compose speeches and learn the art of public speaking through practice and instruction. Monacan’s forensics team has been very successful. After many hours of hard work, the team captured the Central Dis- trict and Regional Championships. Four Monacan students — Cathy Vines, Linda Brains vs. Teachers. While practicing for the actual competition, the ‘‘Brains’’ dominate the teachers in a display of knowledge and trivia. tee Camera and nerve adjustments. Before competi- tion begins, the Brains wonder what the upcoming match with Douglas Freeman will be like. Beck, Dave Tuskey, and Alex Fisher pro- gressed to the State Competition held at U. Va. In addition to the skills already men- tioned, team coach Ms. Jackie Pender- graph explained, ‘‘that team members also improve their self- confidence and poise.’’ With hard work and excellent re- sults, the forensics team is another ex- ample of Monacan students establishing a tradition of success for the future. SP RE I EE a ET OD GS EELS EE SEE ESF Contemplating the answer. During competition, Danny Sloan (captain), C.K. Robertson, Tom Spivey, and David Markell listen intently to the question.