Ottumwa High School - Argus Yearbook (Ottumwa, IA)

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And Outerspace... Science Staff: TOP LEFT: Bob McDonald, Unified Science, Physics, and Chemistry; TOP CENTER: Etta Buckingham. Biology and Physiology: TOP RIGHT: Clair Dillon, Astronomy. Geology, and Biology; FAR LEFT: Lewis Stonoking, Environmental Studies and Unified Science; LEFT: Vern Slaymaker, Chomistry; ABOVE: Dan Matheney, Biology. Faculty 29

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Science Department Studies Life, Physics, The OHS Science Department offers all students the opportunity to study their surrounding environment from a scientific point of view. The Science Department meets this goal by offering a wide range of courses. Unified Science makes use of the traditional areas of science to provide a biological, physical, and social approach to science. The student develops an awareness and under- standing of himself and his environment. Biology offers opportunities to investigate living things and life processes of these organisims. The investigation centers primarily in the laboratory. Astronomy teaches the student how the earth is placed in relation to the sun, other planets, and the stars in the universe. The student grasps an understanding of our solar system. The Physics course is an integrated program of laboratory activities, teacher and student-directed demon- strations, films, transparencies, and laboratory equipment. The techniques involved enable the student to investigate areas of physics which deal with motion in both familiar situations and those which are more speculative. Chemistry deals with the substances that make up our environment. It also deals with the changes that take place in these substances. Advanced Chemistry will cover topics in more depth and explore areas not covered in the first year. Physiology deals with the study of the human body. It is designed for those students who may be planning careers in health or science related areas or those who simply have an interest in how the human body functions. Environmental Studies is designed to develop student awareness of man’s dependence upon natural resources and his interrelationships with the total environment. Advanced Science can be taken by students in their senior year. This course is designed for motivated, high- ability students. It allows them to design on-going, in-depth laboratory experiments with a high degree of uncertainty as the driving force of the investigation. 28 Faculty

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Fine Arts Department Teaches The OHS Fine Arts Department consists of Art. Drama, Instrumental Music, and Vocal Music. The latter three areas are perfor- mance disciplines”. Preparations and rehearsals for musical concerts and productions occur daily, both in and outside of the classroom. Art classes range from discovering the possibilities of a wide range of art materials to the history of art itself. Working with jewelry, mobiles, acrylic and oil paintings are all part of the process in teaching creativity. Music Exploration, Introduction to Theatre, and Creative Theatre stress theory and techniques and a basic under- standing and appreciation of each disci- pline. All Fine Arts classes stress “creative communication , whether that be through a trumpet solo or a wood sculpture. LEFT: Leo DoMoss. Art; ABOVE LEFT: Barney Onerhcim. Marching Band: ABOVE RIGHT: Merlin Schneider. Vocal Music: FAR RIGHT: Dave Patterson. Orchestra: ABOVE: William Cornelius. Sophomore Band and Jazz Band: Mike Ernst (English Dept.). Drama and Theatre. 30 Faculty