Washington High School - Lens Yearbook (Portland, OR)

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Vivian McNamee Communications Evelyn Melcher Staff Steve Melnichuk Science 9? 3 if , 1? KKJ: ,,,..- its Fw Y MATH f SCIENCE X 27

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'A Q Ethel MacRoe Y mJm: Counselor V. ..1, ,ill Bill McCord w x, 'M 1 ' Science 1,A ii Gordon McEwen , K . K kr, ' A ,,b. .. W e ' Mathematics J ' it Izzt I r -' ff ..?'m'i I ti MA TH ADDS NEW COURSE, SCIENCE ENROLLMENT DOUBLES One new course was added called Threshold Math. lt was for students who hadn't had much basic arithmetic. The maximum amount of students enrolled was ten, so they could be given individual attention. The enrollment in general math classes was smaller, probably because Washington is the only school in the city that doesn't require freshmen to take math. For a school of our size, we offer the greatest selection of courses that could possibly be offered, stated Chairman Gordon McEwen. Sophomore Robin Hall added, l think Finance and lncome is a good class. You learn basic skills that help you in everyday life. Freshman Janet Lampi com- mented, l'm glad l am taking geometry. Many occupations now require it from your high school education. The science department is improving each year, stated physics student John Rumpakis. Y There were three new courses, Astronomy, Oceanography, and Marine Biology. Due to the lack of students in second year chemistry, the class was dropped. Astronomy, taught by Doug Foster, dealt with the study of the stars, the sun, moon, planets, and part of the earth. Senior Matt McGrath added. Astronomy is a fun, interesting class, one you wanted to go to. Oceanography and Marine Biology taught by Steve Melnichuk were combined classes, covering both physics and biology. The physical part studied waves, oceantides, Tsumi itidal wavesl, chemistry of the sea water, ocean bottoms, braches, and coral reefs. The biology part examined living plants and animals of the sea, the concept of food chains, and the effect of pollution. The class studies animals from razor clams to whales. Emphasis was placed on oceanography off the Oregon Coast. Eileen Keeney stated, lt was taught in a very interesting manner with experiments and demonstrations. Things were easy to comprehend and it was the most interesting course l have taken yet. I J Sophomore Jan Enyeart focuses in on some amoeba in Mr. Packham's biology room. Zi Senior Lindo Majors has a good question for math instructor Jan Jacobsen. 31 Mr. Packham goes over a problem on the study of enzymes. 41 Robin Lund reviews pages preparing for a test in the advanced Senior Math Class. 5, Junior John Rumpokis and Senior Mike Malsbury seek Mr. McEwen's advice on second year Algebra class assignment. 26 X MATH X SCIENCE I Sl

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5 4 28 X PHYSICAL EDUCATION X FOREIGN LANGUAGE Helen Miller Secretary Joe Milokna Physical Education Nancy Noffsinger Special Education