Morton High School - Top Hat Yearbook (Hammond, IN)

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EXPERIMENTATION WITH INTERACTING FORCES that cause a vital theory of physics. The wheel and axle experiment in¬ equilibrium demonstrates to Betsy Bicanic and Jonell Long volves a round graduated disk to which weights are attached. DEEP IN A TRANCE, Rita Sansone clasps her hands tightly while Mr. Gerald Spitzer, psychology teacher, positions her for a class demonstration. DISSECTION OF A FETAL PIG helps zoology student Sandi Boskovitch understand the position and function of animal organs. An incision is made under the skin and students use forceps to examine the organs.

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experiments highlight study of science INSPECTING THE PROGRESS of biology class plants, Diane Sumis checks for blight and rust on the leaves. New science wing facilities lacked lab tables, lock¬ ers, and gas jets the first semester. However, after January, students spent more class time in lab. Dissection of frogs offered biologists an introductory look into the function of the animal. Students also raised their own plants and observed their daily pro¬ gress to gain a better knowledge of plant life. Botanists delved into a more complex study of the plant kingdom. Experiments, slides, and films illustrated the plants’ usefulness to man and animals. Scalpel and forceps in hand, zoology students dis¬ sected sharks, pigs, turtles, and rats to compare the man-animal relationship that exists in nature. Mixing, heating, and testing chemicals gave chem¬ istry students an opportunity to observe the physical and chemical properties of elements and compounds. Projects and term papers enabled students to do individ¬ ual study with a minimum of instructor’s guidance. Physics, a more complex study of matter, introduced students to the theories about heat, light, motion, and work. Experiments illustrated these principles while term papers and panel discussions allowed students to do research on a topic of their choice. Studying body reaction, behavior patterns, and brain sections highlighted the study of psychology, a “mind science.” Demonstrations of ESP and hypnotism pro¬ vided additional information for research. Actual ex¬ periments were performed on a few selected students. MEASUREMENT OF SAND and salt is closely watched by John Kwandras and Ed Ferguson in preparing their chemistry experiment. 14

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math, business classes open new fields FIGURING CREDITS and debts, Karen Farcus utilizes an adding machine. Business classes obtained new equipment and quarters. MISTAKES ARE COSTLY in lost time and effort in typing classes. Pat Weiland neatly corrects errors being care¬ ful not to rip or erase a hole in her paper. Work that has a hole or rip in it must be done over. CAREFUL CONCENTRATION is necessary in transcribing a short¬ hand exercise. Druanne Paswinski is learning the necessary fun¬ damentals that will help her in the business world. 16