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

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A Chet Ciesielski and Mark Gleva ponder a physics problem. Laurie Crawford and Chris Abel work on a chemistry lab experiment with the new equip- ment. Jeff Kyle and Mark Polk, Easy does it! Demonstration of the laser beam for Mr. McPhee ' s science research class. Breaking The Mold rr Labs Of Tomorrow A I

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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.

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' Entertainment leads to learninG Cartoons and movies are not only a means of enjoyment anymore, but a means of learning and understand- ing. Some government teachers use political cartoons to help students comprehend more and make it easier to understand what ' s being taught. Students take the cartoons from the newspaper and analyze them to what is happening in today ' s world. In this way, students can voice their own opinions about politics. In addition, the use of movies and filmstrips in social studies classes helps students expand on what is be- ing taught. For example, it is much easier and more entertaining to watch a movie about World War II than to read about it in the dry lan- guage of a text book. Through these entertainment programs class be- comes more interesting to the stu- dents and they become more eager to grow academically. « Heather Woods explains her political car- toon to the class. Mr. Killeen ' s history class previews another film strip. QQ Breaking The Mold O Social Studies