Okmulgee High School - Torchlight Yearbook (Okmulgee, OK)

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'H U ' L Most outstanding in the science department is new equipment, latest available. New lab desks are in the chemistry laboratory, completely re- modeled. Modernistic cabinets and fluorescent lighting are provided. Biology classroom reloca- ted has gained a demonstration desk, aquarium, and microscope case. Physics class has a new demonstration desk. Total enrollment was above that in previous years. Projects of real interest were presented by students in all high school science classes. Stu- dents participated in County Science Fair spon- sored by local industries and SCOOHS. Junior chemistry students applied for High School Science Institutes during summer months. Bio- logy Club worked in cooperation with Okmulgee Teachers Association on a blood typing of all teachers. This will prove to be an important study. ti-YL it tv I S 'X th , Showing his newly remodeled telescope to Fred Johnston is Steve Rhoades .Steve is the president of SCOOHS Elmer Jimboy looks at the biology display on Photo- synthesis. This was one of the many biology displays. Watching the temperature in an experiment in the new lab for chemistry are Mr. C Johnson, instructor, Millie Ramsby, Sydney Zschach, Larry Kay, and Dean Fite. fx X K -17...

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nnmm. KliNEDUMwii I Y a 1' E x 'Y 1 Jf ,fi i , Lf .gif V k L i ,. 4 is if ,, A ' , 5. by al X X it - fit t Q ,eigijfiii ii 3 . Q Xi skin X. 3 fl. - At the Biology display is Mrs. Rose King. She is showing Alice McCoy, biology assistant, a sample of sea life. Science department's new equipment makes courses more interesting Participating in thc feaCh9FS' bl00d typing Drlygram iS Annual science fair was held in downtown Ok Mrs. Velma Baker. Taking the blood sample is Linda mulgee Showing the local Citlzens what OH McCarty. Assisting are Ann Davis and Waynie Wilson. students can do working on scientific projects. X-Af ,,,..a'

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Social Studies helps students understand other countries' customs 1 li 550 ia., 'ac --p ,tl G ' 'I 1JiJ..-.. OHS Government class members take oath of office Senior Day at City Hall .Seated are Mr. E. H. Skinner City Engineer, Mr. Jim Sparks Chief of Police, Mr. Richard Goodspeed Electrical Inspector, Mr. Carol Fry City Manager. Mr. James Edwards Hospital Administra- tor, Mrs. Virginia Collier Librarian, Mr. Troy McGowin Fire Chief, Mr. Dale George Sup! Sanitation. Standing Field of Social Studies has become more import- ant in the new decade. To aid in understanding the decade, term papers in American history enable students to learn more of their nation's customs, government, and beginning. Students were able to view United Nations meeting on television and follow on maps President Eisenhow- er's trip in South America. Text study is made more interesting through the use of a new opaque projector. Highlight of the year was participation in the White House Committee on Children and Youth with the selection of senior Tom Payne representative to the National Conference in Washington, D. C. Audio Visual department purchased ten new mac- hines, including projectors, recorders, and record players. Other new items of equipment were also added under the NDEA. Student assistants are: Joe Acree, Larry Burd, David Butler, Ricky Crea- son, Dave Ganus, David Henson, James Kova- rik, Don Musgrave and Larry Simmons. Oklahoma youth conference held Gwynn Fleming, and Linda Perry, Steve Rhoades, and Tom Payne attended the national meeting in Six delegates to the at OCU this year are seated. Larry Kelley, standing. Tom Payne Washington, D. C. are .Iames Hancock, Jim Newport, Tom Payne, Steve Rhoades, Larry Burd, Barbara Gill, Carolyn Orr, Janice Pinneo, Margaret Cooper, Mr. Garland Kimmell Opti- mist president, Pat Moore, Don Ellis, Gary L'-ng. Fred Johnston, Sonya Evans, Mr. Charles Poulton City Clerk, Linda Perry, Tedisue Brame, Gwynn Fleming, Betty Gates, and Marilyn Salmon.