Westmoore High School - Tiger Yearbook (Oklahoma City, OK)

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It's Not Your Basic Science For those students who enjoyed sci- ence, this was a very educational year. In the past the only classes offered were standard science, biology, chem- istry, physics and health. For the bene- fit of these students an additional class and club were adopted, Personal Health and Testing QPHAT Labl and Project Research. PHAT Lab gave students a chance to learn about the health and care of their bodies. They were presented with filmstrips and guest speakers. Students also had a chance to give themselves complete checkups. All procedures were done in the class- room and under the supervision of Mr. Pat Becher. The Science Club was renamed Pro- ject Research and sponsored by Mrs. Starlyn Brown, Mr. Joe Dodson and Mr. Jeff Short. The main goal for starting this club was to give science students laboratory and field exper- ience above and beyond a text book, stated Mr. Dodson. Mrs. Brown was glad this club was added to the curricu- lurn. She feels that our future depends on the advancement of science and technology. During a field trip, Dale Calicoate gets a first- hand look at the workings of a rescue helicop- ter. 92 Science --.Q-fu L-igif,-lisa,-S-54 ..-.s-,,.',- x 12sz,ggg,.'flj A .-

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011-The-Job Training It was no wonder so many students were busy with such classes and clubs as auto mechanics, Reserved Officers Training Corps, vocational agriculture and Future Farmers of America. Vo-ag students learned animal sci- ence, plant science, soil science and agriculture mechanics. lt gave stu- dents a general knowledge of agricul- ture. To be in the club FFA, students had to be enrolled in vo-ag. FFA mem- bers used their skills outside of school. They entered animals in the state and county fairs, worked in machine shops, did welding and used their tech- niques in learning to farm land. ROTC was sponsored by the United States Army Junior ROTC. Class members learned patriotism, respect for their country, leadership, discipline and courtesy. They often had march- ing drills and inspection. For a field trip, they visited a military installation base. Auto mechanics was taught at the high school for three hours. The stu- dents learned by hands-on experience. They worked directly with cars sup- plied by customers outside the school. Class studies included car mainten- ance, engine parts, auto and engine safety and repair. These technical courses were not always the most popular with every- one, but very important to a select group of the student body. They played an important role as on-the-job training and provided the first step to- ward a better future. BRIAN WILLIAMS and Rudy Jackson put the finishing touches on the FFA bulletin board. FFA, Vo-Ag, ROTC, Auto Mechanics 91

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M Steve Merdis observes and takes notes of his findings while doing an experiment for his sci- ence class. Mike Squires and Kent Smith demonstrate for Mr. Pat Becher, health teacher, the proper pro- cedure tor helping ambulatory students. PROJECT RESEARCH - Front Row: Mr.Joe Dodson, sponsor, Hans Mize, president, Debbie Pekara, secretary, Charlie Hunsinger, vice presi- dent, Margo Stanley, historian, Michelle Mont- gomery, photographer, Mr. Jeff Short, sponsor. Second Row: Chad Bunch, Phuong Do, Blaine Rethard, Dana Ballard, Kim Massey, Linda Hunt, Iris Perez. Third Row: Mark Wheatley, Keri Jump, Kevin Rouillard, Petesy Cowan, Mi- chael Foreman, Karen Thompson, Laurie Morri- son. Fourth Row: Krista Leonard, Tandi Ritter, Lorie Trueblood, Shawn Shrum, Cindy Noblett, Michelle Jardee, Chuck Graham. Fifth Row: MylinhNguyen, Darla DeCamp, Tuan Do, Carol Leonard, Robbie Farr, Thomas Cutter, Allen Morrison, Stephanie Henry.