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

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'It's really an easy science problemf declares Mr. Reser, the physics teacher. NEWCOURSE OFFERED IN SCIENCE DEPARTMENT he focus of the Science Department was on the in- dividual student: seminars, special research pro- jects, and class participation gave each student the opportunity to become involved in the pursuit of sci- entific knowledge. A new experimental biology class, made possible through the District Research Fund, was introduuced for students with no previous science. With no class- room text book the emphasis was on experiments done by the students to give them actual laboratory exper- ience. Laboratory research in all the science classes was aided by thirty-seven new microscopes, allowing the student to study the mysteries of an unseen world. Independent work was done by AP science stu- dents preparing for careers in science. Working through Penrose Hospital and Colorado College, the students gained experience in medical research and anthropology, offering a unique chance to apply their knowledge to the practical uses of science. is f A student sees his world of discovery through th e new microscopes available in all science classes.

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15257 SENIORS OFFERED TWO NEW ENGLISH CLASSES thematic approach to literature changed the use of the anthology in English classes this year. Pre- viously used as the major source of reference, the an- thology was employed as a supplement to other class- room reading. Also, teachers were encouraged to teach literature through genres and through an inter- disciplinary approach. A mass media class and a Shakespeare class were added to the courses available to seniors. The mass media course, taught by lVlr. Jerald Bridgman, dealt with different forms of communications such as radio, television, and movies. Under the instruction of Nlr. Bernard Gannon, seniors interested in Shakespeare studied representative comedies, tragedies and his- tories. Through the assistance of the Pikes Peak Arts and Humanities Program, Wasson students were able to see a variety of plays and movies relevant to the cur- riculum. The National Shakespeare Company pre- sented Othello, Traming of the Shrew, and Murder in the Cathedral before capacity audiences. The movies included such titles as Beckef, Death of a Salesman, and Lord of the Flies. MQW Under the instructzon of Mr. Jerald Bridgman, Chip Merkert and Bette Blasing learn how ro thread a projector for the presentation ofone of the Mass Media films.