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

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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

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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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New Materials, Summer Studies, Reflect English Department AMONG THE NEW materials this year in the English department are class sets of supplemental and required reading, additional audio-visual equip- ment, and materials for remedial and developmental reading. Mr. Robert Hill replaced Miss Frances Wallingford as chairman of the department, and new personnel included Miss Patricia Martin, a 1967 graduate of Grinnell College, and Miss Mary Ann Heller, who also taught speech. The English depart- ment staft participated in the National Council of Teachers of English competition. During the summer of 1967 Mrs. Zella Ragsdale toured South America, Miss Patricia Ruthmansdorfer attended the NDEA Institute at Lawrence University in Wisconsin, and Mrs. Martha Putnam and Mr. Jerry Bridgman took arts and humanities courses at Colorado College. Mr. Bernard Gannon attended summer school at Southern Colorado State College in Pueblo, and Mrs. Opal Houseman took courses at Western Reserve University. l l New chairman Mr. Hill and Joy Ann Robinson discuss a paper. While studying the ballad in English literature, Eric Williams and John Knippers entertain their classmates with Bonnie Barbara Allen. Utilizing the new study carrels in the English office, Miss Ruthmansldorfer grades papers and prepares lesson plans for her classes.