Wasson High School - Wahian Yearbook (Colorado Springs, CO)

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Science Department Acquires New Gas-Type Laser SHADES OF JAMES BOND were seen in the Science Department with the acquisition of a three milliwatt laser for individual student use. The gas-type laser, an energy source for single wave length light, was used in the study of light interference and was available for independent use by students. A physical science class was reintroduced for those non-scientifically oriented students needing a laboratory science for graduation. Other courses offered were chemistry, biology, geology, physiology, physics, and AP science. Among the faculty in the Science Department attending summer school were Nlr. Wilder, department head and biology teacher, lVlr. Reser, physics and AP science, Nlr. Robinson, geology, Nlr. Yost, chemistry, and Mr. Dickinson, new member in the department and teacher of physics and chemistry. Dr. Dickinson previously taught three years in Akron, Colorado. Chemistry students observe a violent thermite reaction. Framed by Z1 doorway within cz doorway, Mr. Dickinson instructs biology 1

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View Deck Machine Aids Students in Selecting Vocations Mr. Roberts shows Linda Petty how to use the new view deck machine. George Garrison finds that wailing for his counselor is pleasant and informative due to the wide variety of college catalogs available. THE WEST COAST, West Point, and all the Colorado colleges were visited by the Wasson counsel ing staff in preparation for this school year. ln return Wasson w elcomed representatives from approximately 100 colleges. Also aimed at helping seniors to make a decision about college, school-sponsored trips were taken in early December to the University of Colorado Colorado State University, and Colorado State College College Night again proved successful in providing both juniors and seniors a chance to investigate the possibilities of many different schools. lVlr. Carl Roberts replaced lVlr. Robert Sheverbush as chairman of the counseling department, and under his directi on all staff members became full-time counselors. They used the new materials received this year to their fullest extent. New sound film- strips and a view deck machine aided students in selecting schools and vocations. The semeste r break means a lot of paper work for Miss Grant.

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1 7 1 3 nh KAtQ M Dave Griesemer and Andy Weigel discuss results of physics experiment. Microscopic investigation of bacteria requires discussion by students. Participating in a field trip, geology students study rock specimens