Watauga High School - Musket Yearbook (Boone, NC)

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Sciences Encourage Interest in Laws of Nature ae Mr. David Williams, Mr. Glenn Reese, Mrs. Maria Reary, Mr. William Edmisten, Mrs. Patricia Blanton, Mrs. Clare Olander, and Mr. Boyden Atwood were the members of the science department. Mrs. Clare Olander points out the proper procedure and apparatus of a The science department aimed to give the students chemistry experiment to her class during a lab. an understanding of the basic principles, laws, and theories of science and then the practical applica- tions of them. Problem solving and lab experiments gave students the opportunity to learn by logical reasoning of formulas and practical experience in laboratory situations. Two units of science were required for graduation, but many advanced courses were offered to the student who exhibited the ability that was necessary. The function and process of the heart does not seem as difficult when explained in detail by Mr. William Edmisten. Pas)

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The math department of Watauga High School consisted of Mrs. Linda Harwood, Mrs. Mary McConnell, Mr. Bill Brown, Mr. J. C. Tester, Mr. Carl Roten, and Mr. James Moore. Math Study Improves Accuracy and Logic The math department strove to give an under- ee oR anes Teer eee class, simplifies a standing of the concepts of basic math, algebra, ae kt cael ie sual geometry, and advanced courses. The logical reason- ing learned through solving equations and proofs helped the students develop organized thought pat- terns. Such aids as slide rules, logarithm tables, protractors, rulers, and compasses were bought by the students because they offered additional assistance in understanding the math courses. Mr. Joel Tester, one of the mathematics instructors, explains an algebra problem to one of his confused students. Ze

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Foreign Language Department Introduces New Cultures Mrs. Judy Hayes, Mrs. Anita Eppley, Mrs. Joyce White, and Mrs. Elizabeth King (not pictured) conduct their daily classes in French, Spanish, and Latin. Watauga’s Foreign Language Department intro- Mrs. Elizabeth King, the Latin teacher, explains to baffled duced students to the languages and cultures of other students the correct conjugation of a verb. countries. The courses offered were French I and II, Latin I and I, and Spanish I, II, II, and IV. Graduate students from Appalachian State University worked | with the French classes. The Spanish classes enter- tained two Chilean exchange students. Language study was assisted by audio-visual aids, authentic AAS meals, and guest speakers. Kay Oakes and Doug Petrey seem absorbed in a Spanish lab; Murray Hawkinson finds time to catch up on his reading about his MG. 24