West Forsyth High School - Cronus Yearbook (Clemmons, NC)

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N0 BONES ABOUT IT: There is no doubt that Jeff Ebert, Andy Mucller, Corey Hart, and Don Raines got a top notch lesson from Hercules the class skeleton. Here , as he was known to stu- dents, was purchased years ago. The skeleton is the actual bones of a small oriental woman. Photos by Rob Harri: I-FD! -1-ll-U G.. any of the courses offered at West deal with learning about or using the body. Human Anato- my and Physiology, Cardio Pulminary Re- susitation, Advanced Biology and Physical Education are classes that require a knowledge of body language? Human Anatomy and Physiology gives students the opportunity to learn how the body functions and developes. Mr. Louis Newton teaches a variety of sections in- volving the body's systems. My favorite section to teach is the blood and circulation because my great- grandfather was Count von Newt from Transylvania . . . Actually, because of it's importance and lab activities. Students taking Anatomy are given modern, up to date information since Mr. Newton keeps up with the challenging field by reading and participating in col- lege courses and workshops during the summer. On the other end of the spectrum, all freshman were required to take a course in Cardio Pulminary Resusitation. Students 60fBody Language were taught to properly administer the methods to save a person's life if they stopped breathing, if their heart stopped beating, or if a person was choking. Stu- dents who passed the Red Cross written tests, given at the end of the course, re- ceived a certification in CPR from the American Red Cross. Advanced Biology returned to the cur- riculum at West this year supported by ten students. Mr. Louis Newton, who has taught a total of seven years of Advanced Biology, explained that the course is more detailed than the required sophomore course. We spend a great deal of time on five or six areas during the year, rather than a week or two on 15-20 different areas, said Mr. Newton. The class was small, consisting of ten students, so they were able to study and learn in more detail. The physical education classes did not have any trouble coming up with enough students to fill their classes. All Freshman were required to take one semester of P.E. this year. Brittany Orrell said, Even though ot P.E. classes sometimes seemed crowded is a definite break from all my othe- classes. Coach Dave McConnell, the head of t P.E. department said, Our objective teachers is to teach life time activitie: something students will develope an intel est for and carry on through life. The P.E. instructors have developed system which allows students to choos new classes each quarter. These blocks' as they are called, each have three diffe ent activities in them. This allows studeni to participate in a variety of sports eac quarter. Bettering the physical routine of st dents was very important to their growt . and it is proven that exercise is also goor for the mind. Students were very involved in cours dealing with the human body. Whether? be physical activity or mental work, th students showed an interest in learnin, about themselves.

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Frank Samuelson 4x4B?v1 I , Rob Harris FROZEN IN FLIGHT: Mr. Thomas Chin shared his expertise and background in ice sculpturing with Ms. Mauney's Introductory Home Economics class. He is a chef at the local Stouffers Hotel, and his sculptures have been shown at the White House and over seas. WAKING UP: Tara Callaghan and David Etchin- son file through the card catalog at the Wake Forest University Library in search of information for their required thesis paper. The thesis paper called for a lot of research on a particular topic said Mrs. Bur- r1s. Extended Activities f 59

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Na :lion S' Tneor I have always had a natural interest in Lcience that goes back to elementary Lchool, said Mr. Louis Newton, when tsked how he became interested in teach- ng science. Mr. Newton has taught seventeen years if anatomy, seven years of Advanced Biol- Jgy and two years of physical science. Mr, Newton has a way of capturing his ,tudents attention and keeping it, said Sherrill McSwain, one of his anatomy ,tudents. 'All of his lessons contain such up-to-date nformationf' exclaimed Elaine Bond. Mr. Newton keeps up with the fast raced health and science fields. I read a great deal especially relative o my subject area. Also, I usually take me or two college courses or workshops :ach summer, said Mr. Newton Mr. Newton keeps his students interest- :din the subject matter through classroom abs and field trips, not to mention his nuch appreciated stories and jokes. PUTTING THE PIECES TOGETHER: Mr. Louis Newton explains to students Jocelyn Craft, Dana Nelson. Kelly Cox and Carol Samuelson how to cut out and pair up chromosomes. The ten students in his Advanced Biology class spent nearly three months studying genetics. , ...,, ,, V , 1 ,Z , g -Wea ,qt f , . ,.,f , Y,,f f , . V , I- , . t 9 ' it ,,,, , I , , , - ,,,, yyj, , 'A ,, ,, , A REEL DIFFERENCE: Ashley Surratt. Dcidra Vance. Tiffany Dull and Tara Couthran master a step in the Virginia Rccl. Miss Kathy Mayberry add- ed the dance class to her aerobics class during second quarter to spice-up the after Christmas blahs. Body Languagef6l