Strafford High School - Torch Yearbook (Strafford, MO)

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for everyday living This was the first year a physics course had been offered, The class be- came familiar with the laws and prin- ciples underlying the use and operation of modern machines, the rotation of the planets, and the nature of force, heat, and energy and their applications in the modern business society. Light, sound, electricity, electronics, sonar, and a- tomic energy were also challenging units studied, filter liquids in chemistry. -1 .-3.4. ,- - , 4 Yq.' if Weighing a pencil mark is an intriguing experimentg Danny Txlurphy and I.ouis Ihompson take notes as lidith Belknap performs the experiment. General science student Lewis Bunch is listening intently as Mr, Alexander explains how to determine humidity, .'l'l.

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N , at 9-BX I., I., Al.EX.-XNIDIiR, Science teacher and Freshman class sponsor, Mr, Alex- ander was awarded a ILS, from Missouri L'nix'crsity and an Ni, S, from the Univer- sity of Wisconsin, Ile has taught at Strafford four years, .. 1 laboratory gives first-hand experience to 'lony Miner ant: Inari: ihoznpson as they dissect a frog Science provides Q basis Three years ago the science department was re-organized and established in new quarters with new and modern equipment. In doing this, the administration had three chief goals in mind: to allow high school students to better understand and appreciate present -day de- velopments in the science world, to be better prepared for everyday living when high school days are over, and to be better prepared in science should they attend college. The fact that almost two-thirds of the present high school enrollment is taking science proves the soundness of this policy, The course in chemistry studies the uses of chemistry in every- day living, such as acids, alkalis, esters, metals, and salts which are used often in our daily lives. Biology students enjoyed the study of microorganisms, in which they learned how man could better control both the useful and the harmful species of bacteria and protozoa, The biology of man as an example of animal life was also undertaken. A wide range of timely subjects in science is offered the sopho- mores in general science, To motivate and to create interest and a desire for a further study of science are the chief aims at this level. Free, open discussion is encouraged in this class, John Stow and Gary Yarbrough 40-

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NANNIE F, ROSS, English instructor, has taught six years at Strafford. Miss Ross obtained a B. S, from Southwest Missouri State College and an M. A. from George Peabody. Miss Ross is a sponsor of the Freshman class, and di- rects dramatics and forensic activities. The knowledge and correct use of English is a necessary require- ment for any vocation, Through the study of English, students acquire skills of practical value in later life--self-expression in oral and writ- ten communication, Our life is enriched by reading and by being able to understand and enjoy what we read. Everyone must have an accur- ate working knowledge of his own language. No student would be able to carry out the learning process without a source of information. The students spend many hours reading in the library taking advantage of this opportunity, Many have been occupied with a new set of encyclopedia which was purchased this year, During the four years of English instructed by Miss Ross, the study and correct usage of the parts of speech and all facets of English gram- mar are presented, Spelling is stressed and vocabulary is enriched, Literature is offered each year, and gradually it becomes enjoyable as one sees the beauty of the great works, English offers an opportunity to develop one's abilities in and ap- preciation for the dramatic and speaking arts in the class plays and in the forensic contest, Communication IS Miss Ross explains the use of a word to Estell Andrews. Frank Gilmore enjoys reading Geoffrey Senior English class. V .eu- -I2- Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales to the