Mount Hebron High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Ellicott City, MD)

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f xvf' Nw Howzifworkf' Our eyes play a very im- portant role in all learning, but seem to gain more impor- tance where science is con- cerned . All great scientists based their work on experi- ments built upon observation. Observation is also a major part of a student's activities in school. It is a key step in the scientific method of experimentation which is often used in classroom labs. The scientific method was applied to many interesting investigations during the course of a year: Physics students could be seen running up and down stairs to calcu- an late their horsepower: Advanced Chemistry classes made soap, candy, plastics, and nylon, a- mong other things, while learn ing about atoms and reactions: and those enrolled in Biology dissected rats. Guest speak- ers such as the Maryland State Medical Examiner, helped to provide a varied pace for the regular routine. Field trips to the Maryland Psychiatric Research Center, along with others, brought students out of the classroom and into the scientific world. Activities such as these prepare many in high school for a career in science . ACADEMlCS!Slgh1 129

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LEFT: The Media Center is a place of study and relaxation. Bob Cooper com- bines the two while studying for his history course. BELOW: Sight is essen- tial in learning to drive. Stephen Springer keeps his eyes on the road during one of the six hours of actual driving required by law in Driver's Education. BOTTOM LEFT: Although plac- ing second in lt's Academic. panel- ists Chris Beyer, Rick Jennings, and Tony Cooke are still pleased with the results. Martin Spalding was the win- ner while Patapsco High came in third. BOTTOM RIGHT: The hand is quicker than the eye! Ellen Milburn helps Mitch Seal in an interesting psychol- ogy demonstration, which shows how a magician can divert an audience's attention by sleight of hand. Seeing fhe world in perspecfive Although the sense of sight figures extensively in science classes and in many others, such as psychology and Driver's Ed. , it is also used in the Social Studies Depart- ment. For the first time in years, the Social Studies De- partment was satisfied with their position in the school. Many long overdue books and supplies were finally deliv- ered, solving many complaints As the department took up business in the former Eng- lish team rooms, other changes were also instituted. Two new courses, Advanced Placement, U.S. History and Criminal Jus- tice, were added to the agenda Along these lines, students were also given a chance to work at the county courthouse in Ellicott City. AcAoeMncsfs.gh1