Statesville High School - Trail Yearbook (Statesville, NC)

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In preparation for a history discussion, Steve Murdock, Kim Bum- QE, e en - X garner, and Tim Leaptrot exchange their different views on capital- ,1 y ism. 3 Q 'SEE-5 in it -..-4 I y...2 Sharing a replica ofa Roman coin with her history class, Robin Tevepaugh jokes with Laura Stanley about the expression on the coin's face. Academics - I7

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Rushing to finish her nine-weeks' project, Judy Hunta er displays her drawings of Greek sculptures. 16 - Academics An Eventful Year Enlivens History The various social studies courses offered at SHS once again involved almost every student. The Eastern and Western Cultures classes traced the progress of civilization from its beginnings in ancient Rome and Greece to the present. Covering all phases of world history, Mrs. Norma Dearman prompted discussions of current events such as rising oil prices, the Mid-East, and South-East Asian conflicts. Contemporary American History helped students understand their own hertiage, placing special emphasis on the origin and functions ofthe government. Mrs. Helen Wall encouraged her students to become more aware of current-day i n A ? ? 1.1 ,,,,,,.,.......-W I problems such as crime, inflation, and political and religious conflicts around the world. SL Jesse Jackson conducted a detailed study of our history as Americans, augmenting his f'lectures with numerous filmstrips. Black History traced the presentxiay Black's culture to its ancient African origin. Sociology dealt with the study of people and their behavior. Mr. Derr launched an in depth study of social security and welfare in his economics classes. The youthful attitudes expressed by Mrs. Brown in her Social Living classes prompted seniors to become better family members. ' 4 MQ... lbw ...Flin fain. 'bmp The History Department: Mrs. Norma Dearman, Mr. Jesse Jackson. Mr. Wilmer Derr, and Mrs. Helen Wall.

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Greenhouse Aids Biologists gfWhat is life? That was the major question as the Biology l students undertook the study of living things. The major projects were leaf and insect collections, as well as the intriguing dissections of frogs and earthworms. Topics such as cell division, the DNA molecule, and photosynthesis continued to puzzle sophomores. The Biology-II students studied microbiology and did several labs with bacteria and protozoa. During these labs came the fun of trying to make intricate drawings of cellular structure. Chemistry, under Miss Mary Jane Seagle, consistently challenged many juniors and 18 - Academics seniors. Equivalent tables, formulas, and experiments with fragile lab equipment plagued students throughout the year. The Physical Science classes studied the basic fundamentals of energy, matter, and electricity. Research work and class demonstrations gave students a chance to learn about car motors, electric light circuits, and gravitation. A previously male-oriented course, this year's physics class found more girls enrolled than ever before. Students worked painstakingly to complete numerous projects dealing with the properties of matter and motion. Pinning their frog to the wax base, lab partners Keith Walker and John Allison prepare to per- The Science Department: Mr. Jerry Bustle, Miss Mary Jane Grose, Mr. Lloyd Dixon, and Miss Mary Jane Seagle.