T R Robinson High School - Excalibur Yearbook (Tampa, FL)

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FORTRAN is language 'spoken' in advanced math Computerized math was a new area of study covered in both math analysis and Algebra Ill. The central com- puter located at the Instruc- tional Service Center was shared with other local high schools. The operator dialed the computer by phone and received the needed informa- tion in hard copy. The machine was available to other departments at Robin- son upon request. The General Basic QGBJ math classes were handled in a self-study method. The Foley Workbook, used for the first time, enabled students to work at their own rate of speed. individual attention made the learning process much easier. Wendell Craft, the single student in Mr. Wadley's Math V, worked independently. Marvin Jackson concentrates on Mrs. Byman's GB-2 math problems. We try to gear our math department for everyone. - Mr. Fred Wadley 142 f Mathematics Mr. Wadley makes himself comfortable to plod through some test papers The computer goes crazy after being fed Chris Carroll's last problem.

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I 1 For anyone interested in For those interested in an medicine, Para-Med is the expanding career, medi- club to be in. cine is the field to be in. - Kathy McCartin - Mr. Everard Guests aid club medical interest The Para-Med Club promoted interest in all aspects of the medical profession. Members combined with Plant and Leto chapters for a variety of pro- grams. The club welcomed visits from a male nurse, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Larry Cohen, and other specialists. Lecture topics ranged from first aid to surgery. Para-Meds also toured Tampa General, Tampa Osteopathic, and Saint Joseph's. Many members did volun- teer work at area hospitals. Efforts were also made to place members in jobs related to their interests. These jobs served as training experience for those who plan careers in Mr. Everard slips a joke into a discussion over an upcoming meeting. the medical field. I 1 . Q 5 f, ,, .rg ,. ,ww , ' M E C , I V ' xx in X' i Bottom Row: Cheryl Stotz, Lotchie Kerch, Barbara Flouzer, Terry Adderton, Marty Hathcock. Second Row: Hunter Hansen, Debbie Drenberg, Kathy McCartin, Cindy Sestile, Lee Napier. Top Row: Byron Townsend, Bill Blount, Charlotte Harris, Paula Fisher, Bonnie Ackerman, Tonya Adderton. Para-Meds l 141

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Future 'Fishers' compete for fun The Fisher-Spassky tourna- ment seemed to be the spark for enlarged membership and greater Chess Club enthus- iasm and success. Members paid 50 cents dues to replace the worn boards and buy new time clocks. Saturdays provided the chance for sophomores to join seniors in practice. Team for team, Knights remained undefeated in matches with Leto, Hillsboro and Plant, but lost a tourna- ment to the Panthers. With the more accurate everyone vs. everyone play- offs, members were able to get precise ability rating and valuable experience. Q' ,Y 3 f AF Some people don't learn chess until they join. Mark Handschy masterminds a quick death for Charles Bernales' king. - Mark Handschy f .fff Bottom Row: Mike McCreary, DeWonn Simpson, Peter LaBarre, Tony Talladira. Second Row: Mark Handschy, captain, Gary Alston, Dallas Pryor, Bart MacDonald. Top Row: Mr. Fred Wadley, David Humer, Charles Bernales, Byron Townsend, Sterling North. it Chess Clubl 143