Reedsburg High School - Gleaner Yearbook (Reedsburg, WI)

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Human Physiology Proved A WENDELL BOONE RUDOLPH GEIMER BS., U. of Wisconsin B.S.. River Falls U. Senior Science. Physiol- Agriculture, General Scif ogy. Chemistry ence ROGER POPPLE GURVIN ROIVIOREN B.S.. Eau Claire U. MS., U. of Wisconsin Biology, Earth Science Biology Don Winter, Barb Brown. Linda Luetscher, Lynn Blakeley examine simple machines. 20 Human physiology students ponder the intricate human structure. which they encounter in their study of anatomy. Larry Williams learns the method of operating a balance during a senior science class.

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the Mathematics Department iG5 ww Two of Mrs. Laper's diligent students, Dick Seifert and Linda Paulson. write their geometrical proofs on the blackboard. property of multiplication over addition with his class. Mathematics Mathematics has become more important in everday living and is used by almost everyone, whether in doubling a recipe or filling out income tax forms. Aware of these basic applications of mathematics. Webb High offers an extensive math program with classes ranging from general to specialized courses and requires that, in order for a student to graduate. he must successfully complete two years of math. Basic subjects offered are general math, a review of grade school arithmetic: consumer's math: and first year and advanced algebra. Geometry is offered to many students, sophomores through sen- iors, and teaches them to think by solving proofs and using mathematical processes. Any student who de- sires to further his studies beyond the basic courses has the opportunity to take trigonometry and analytic geometry. In many of the courses this year, modern teaching methods were employed and experiments were tried. To increase understanding, film strips were shown and explained. and in the spring. students of Webb entered a math contest prepared by the Wis- consin Council of Mathematics Association. putting them in competition with others throughout the state. Mr. Bittner records a series of answers which may surprise many of his advanced algebra students. 19

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Valuable Addition Natural Sciences According to Mr, Clarence Bittner, the natural science department chairman, Flexibility in science is important, and while no immediate changes are being considered, as the student body grows. and weak- nesses are discovered, the science department will expand to fit the needs of the student population. The aim of VVebb's science department is to help the student understand and appreciate science through such courses as senior science, general sci- ence, biology, BSCS biology. chemistry, and physics. In addition to classroom activities, many of the classes went on outdoor excursions to aid their studies. Among these events was the field trip taken by the senior science class to Devil's Lake where they an- alyzed the rock formations left by glaciers. With the addition of human physiology, the natural science department completed its long-term project of. rounding out the schooI's curriculum so that science is now available to the student throughout his career at Webb. The new class, with the future of nurses and doctors in mind, delves into the study of the human body and its functions. Milton Hirst and Bernard Biesek. members of Mr. Romoren's biology class. closely examine the plants in the biology conservatory. Sharon Lowery, Sue Matousek, Paula Meister, and Kay Schyvinck patiently strive for the completion ofa puzzling chemistry experiment --N ,,.,.., 1 21