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

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, HEMSTU DY Concentrating on lab oriented courses, the Science Department offered physical science, biology cmd chemistry. A college level course in chemistry was also of- fered for those interested students who could meet the prerequisites. Contributing to smoother working con- ditions, lab assistants had to meet cer- tain requirements before being allowed to take this course for credit. This was advantageous to both the student and teacher. An experimental course-CHEMSTUDY -was initiated this year in the chemis- try classes. This provided more time for working in the lab. Through these lab oriented courses students were able to meet college en- trance requirements as well as high school graduation requirements of two years of science. Palo Verde also of- fered one of the most complete and modern earth science courses in Tucson. The Science Club, made up of inter- ested students, planned several field trips during the year. H it .4 M Q .. es, ' -. , , Q 1, . :J 5. e , cf Q 5,5 ssgit fest , if, ,t S S 8 S f' s s I J 't wh, X K 5 15 ,M ,Ml . , . .9 . - ' ' f Q 'ml' ' - 'fj5j:f,.,i Xu 55-s-gg: 1 if r :newness EUGENE H. KEN PEARSON ARTHUR D. MONDEAU Chemistry RATCLIFF Earth Science Department Chemistry Physical Science Chairman Faculty Advisory Council Algebra and geometry were required as prerequi- classes furthered their knowledge of the subject sites to physics. Students in Mr. Walter HolIiday's through the use of films, labs and demonstrations ....,...tr tk it . 133g .sr A STERLING L. JIM WING SMITH Biology Biology Physical Sophomore Class Education Varsity Baseball I.ettermen's Club Biology students used microscopes in experiments to discover new and interesting things about the , 4 E yi invisible world of cells. It sometimes took more than one period to complete a difficult experiment. Experimenting with chemicals and test tubes, stu dents applied their knowledge of chemistry. , f EI es

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Science Department Initiated Lab-Oriented A wide variety of subiects were studied in biology classes. Students learned the basics and followed through by doing experiments in the laboratories. LEO R. AUSTIN CHARLES M. DAVIS JOHN C. DURAN PAUL HATCHER Physical Science Biology Biology Biology Earth Science AFS Football Chemistry Pep Club Science Club Track WALTER A. RALPH E. ROBERT K. JACK MIGNERY HOLLIDAY, JR. JOHNSON McCONEGHY Physical Science Physics Biology Chemistry Physical Science Intramural Director In chemistry class Dave Croteau combined chemicals in a test tube by the use of an eyedropper. It took time and patience to achieve the correct results. Biology teacher Mr. Duran attempted to teach his students fundamentals in- volved in biology. One of the basic things learned was use of lab equipment.

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0 Q Q O ,UP-We MG- Senior Leaders Aided Coaches With Teaching ED BARON WAYNE CORDER ROBERT FORD GLEN HARCUS ROBERT JONES MEL KARRLE BOB LANS LARRY R. WEIMER Physical Physical Driver Education Physical Athletic Director PhYSlfUl Physical Physical Education Education Health Education Health Education Education Education Frosh Wrestling Cross Country Physical Frosh Gymnastics Physical Health Gymnastics J.V. Football Baseball Track Education Education Drivers Education Frosh Track Swimming Tennis Boys enrolled in physical education classes partici- devices. Five or ten repetitions on the bench press Three yeqrg of physigql education pated in daily workouts with various weightlifting was just one requisite for regular procedures. ment. run the cross country. teach other boys. Boys are kept physically fit by running the cross-country course every Friday. twelve minutes and thirty seconds. Students ran one-and-a-half times around To achieve a fairly good grade, the mile-and-a-half had to be run under the track, out the gate, around the tennis courts and back to the scoreboard were required for graduation, unless ex cused due to health problems. Boys could fill requirements through many types of activities offered by the depart In most instances the teacher had control over the courses taken The teacher had to take into consideration how large the class was and how much available equipment was needed The boys participated in one sport for six weeks, occasionally being interrupted to Intramural sports were set up for any boy who wished to participate. Compe tition was set up only between fellow Palo Verde students. All boys were in charge of forming their own teams Any boy who had already filled the three year requirement could be a senior leader. As a senior leader, a boy acted as an assistant in helping the coach