Palo Verde High School - Olympian Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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za LEO AUSTIN CHARLES DAVIS JOHN DURAN JOSEPH HAMRICK PAUL HATCHER Physical Science Biology Biology Biology Biology Judo Club ' American Field JV Foolball Varsiiy Track Service 8 5 ri' gs? il :is by , A , 1 3 3 ,. ' . ' il 5 1 1 max 55. In A X H I ,di 3 I 1 z if .,- ,, , fi' , I - 1 . if fziiii A ' - I F . , f 1 , 2 r K W.,-, ., is , 'is ...M I of R I M A 5 J E 1 A ff -A . ,Q I In - WALTER HOLLIDAY RALPH JOHNSON WILLIAM KELLIS JAMES LOWELL ROBERT McCONEGHY Physics Biology Biology Biology Chemisfry Science Club IHIFUNUVGI 5P0I'lS Cheml5IfY Mr. Paul Hatcher explained Ihe use of an incubator Io Carolyn Knorr, one of his sludenls in biology. E th S ' Cl We Introduced t JACK MIGNERY EUGENE MONDEAU KEN PEARSON ARTHUR RATCLIFF MERRIE SADLER STERLING SMITH RICHARD JAMES WING Physical Science Physical Science Chemislry Chemislry Physical Science Physical Science SOMMERFIELD Biology Deparlmenl Science Club Physics Chairman Chess Club I ,fs ,.: 1 - . A A, ,LW ykk i I A , L A ., A 1- g y c.. wi Q 5, - . A M N. it ,K .. . r . I if-as. g - Qttjfg M kv ,J ,, ii A - 51 'H I S 'US xg X. , 5, ' ' .W Q,, ,-E.: Iv' ' if . 1 ' F Vi 1 f .V .1 2. . - , 1 W g I xbizvf H I I A IM, if ,V my Cl I All bcy i ' J . . I N ff :W I r is , ..,' ..:,cl I A 'C I i. I5 Dlssecling differenl types of animals and siudying subsiances were common Iasks in Biology classes. During lab, Carl Riney, Allen Hodges, Aida Asliaxaran and .Ianis Lynn examined several specimens. This course covered a wide range, leaching sludenls ihe science of life which deals wilh living organisms. 'tv fn. N-Q.,

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Grouping Method Used in Math Department Grouping techniques were used this year for the first time in math classes. Offered to first year algebra students, the new method enabled teachers to group students according to their ability. Modern math was emphasized. New books included the Basic Math, General Math and First Year Algebra textbooks. College preparatory math was presented for the first time. This course centered around the theory of economics. Each year the Mathematics Department sponsors three con- tests. The importance of reasoning ability rather than achieve- ment was emphasized in the Santa Clara National Math Examination. Also given were the National Math, as well as the Arizona State Math Tests. Two credits of mathematics were required for students to graduate. Algebra and plane geometry were mandatory for college entrance. College algebra, trigonometry, calculus and data processing were the advanced courses offered for those students wishing to obtain a degree in a special field. Junior Rick Riddle concentrated on a test in second year Algebra and Trig- onometry. Comprehension and mathematical ability are essential in this course. ...,.., T . . ,WM Q sf. A N3 X is. 5 sd-gh First year algebra students listened as Mr. Droegemeier demonstrated problems with the opaque prolector. Algebra was required for advanced math classes. .or rye: fi 1 f asset 5 4 fe.s r o all E- L . . - it K. on EDWARD MAXWELL DIANE lMODICA .gl D0 N RASKOB JERQME 5EllER CHARLES 1HARp VIOLET WEEKS JERRY WHARTON Algebra Basic Ar A Algebra I Algebra Algebra Algebra Algebra Geometry Cons r Molh 'C gif Exvlorotofy ' Q' General Mem General Much Geometry E.D.P. Department Georg t Q-'X K' Q Teaching. General Math Chess Club Chairman ll QQ X3 X NT Math Club , I .- up K -' X 4 YV -X 5 , lyk! :T V 'bl' y J Q rd Y ,X VLC! L in AN Q X A , -c V Rc M XY . J l' xx V f t X , . ix If V xx. tbtpwljoeogesr fr .R it A X fp za J J it l lil' alll W Fi

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Earth science was studied in two physical science classes for the first time this year. This course was only offered to freshmen. Varied subiects were studied in physical science, biology, chemistry and physics. Any two of these classes were required for college entrance. Biology and physical science classes instructed students in basic science principles and supplied background for further study. These courses were mainly attended by freshmen and sophomores. Chemistry was offered to further develop a clear knowledge of different elements and the chemical make-up of matter around us. Skilled students continued in physics which provided a chance for more independent studies. These classes varied their program between laboratory assignments and regular classwork. College level courses were offered in chemistry and biology. Students were able to receive college credits for completing these classes after taking an advanced placement test. Several students worked on long term proiects this year which were exhibited in local and state science fairs. Other students served as lab assistants. Their main obiective was to assist teachers by helping to grade papers and set up labs. XX , po- ' m Physics students, Eric Chaison and Arthur Goldberg, worked on an experiment during class. This gave them a chance to use techniques they had learned Chemistry teacher, Mr. Robert McConeghy tested chemical reactions before presenting u demonstration N-me ,,.-- Chemistry students avera ed two hours of lab er an ex eriment involvin ro erties of oxygen A re v-.1 9 P P 9 P P ' ' week. Tom Davey and Rick Cundy participated in port was required on completion of each test. -X