Washington High School - Memory Lane Yearbook (South Bend, IN)

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A closer look at biologY Biology is the general study of liv- ing tilings and how they interact with one another in nature. Obvious- ly, this topic is very broad and incor- porates many more specific aspects. Washington is lucky enough to have several classes in these more specific areas, rather than simply first-year biology. Anatomy, the first of these special- ized classes, is the study of the struc- ture of the body. It not only deals with the names of bones, but with how every tissue in the body works together. Aquatic biology, on the other hand, goes in depth on the study of marine life. The students learn taxi- dermy, which is the art of stuffing animals so that they appear lifelike. Of course, in aquatic biology they stuff fish. Wildlife deals with the naming of over 100 trees and 60 birds. The stu- dents often take visits to nature cen- ters here in South Bend, to get a good look at the natural environment. Lastly, in an advanced biology class the students get a more detailed education on living things. They lat- er are able to dissect pregnant cats to look at an example of the internal organs. Each of these classes contributes to the broadened realm of students ' understanding on nature. With the excellent teaching, they prove to be an important part of the WHS sci- ence department. 4k Mr. Klaybor ' s second hour wild life class gathers for a picture. i Mr. Horwitz explains the DNA molecule to Mima Huitzil, Chris Corthier, and Andrea Hernandez Breaking The Mold A Closer Look At Biology 25

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A play on wordS It is probably impossible to gradu- ate from high school without getting some exposure to the works of Shakespeare. If nothing else, you moaned when a copy of Romeo and Juliet was placed on your desk. More than likely, though, once you gave it a chance you found yourself walking through the halls of WHS quoting Romeo, Macbeth, Hamlet or any of the many other famous Shakespear- ean characters which have haunted English rooms for generations. Of course, Shakespeare is not the only worthy playwright. The Cruci- ble and Death of a Salesman by Ar- thur Miller and The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee are read every year. Each just as respected as the others. Acting plays out in class gives stu- dents a better chance to participate. This also helps each student deter- mine if he has any thespian talent which he should pursue. So, the next time a teacher sets a play on your desk, don ' t get upset. It will be enter- taining as well as academically ful- filling. Gary Lathion is on the war path. Romeo (Toby Boyer) expresses his love to Juliet (Mandy Mell) in the balcony scene. Yaves Graham, Lynn McCarthy, and Gary Lathion watch over Cyndi Fox as she washes her hands in a scene from MacBeth. I Q Breaking The Mold Z4 English

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Lisbs of tomorrow In today ' s modern world the pro- ductivity in technology is growing dramatically due to expanding re- search. In these times, use of com- puters and advanced technological equipment is almost mandatory for students to obtain the skills which will enable them to undertake future plans. In hopes of attracting more stu- dents to the science department, plans were made between 1985 and 1986 to order new, updated lab equipment. Its arrival in the spring of 1987 aroused much interest and curiosity among the students. This years ' classes are the first to use the expensive, modern equipment. which includes such things as elec- trostatics, optics and nuclear physics systems, and interactive computer software which may be interfaced with other equipment such as the eight new airtracks. The new chemis- try equipment includes electronic meters, toxic fume hoods, electronic analytical balances, and centrifuges. It has proved to be a worth-while investment by providing the stu- dents with a better understanding of the problems, and making lab experi- ments much more enjoyable. In this way, the students are better prepared for the challenges which will be placed before them at the universi- ties. Qn Breaking The Mold O Science Ingrid Shell tests a charge in a Faraday ' s ice pail. Dan PeGan and Kathy Horvath work through a science research electrostatics lab.