William Mitchell High School - Apogee Explo Yearbook (Colorado Springs, CO)

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,.,,,--A ff ',alP,p,,',. fig r lift it , Pi' we FSI ig? ,, Sl Mia EXPERIMENTING WITH INTERFERENCE patterns in a ripple tank, physics students acquire necessary laboratory techniques. ABSORBED IN STAR-GAZING, astronomy students practice one of the oldest sciences in a modern-day environment. CoTT CARPENTER ATTENDS KEEPING ONE EYE on the microscope and one eye on his class, ' Mr. Dick Powell demonstrates correct microscope techniques.

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.xx LEARNING THE PRACTICAL values of French, Kristine Yoeckel, Sandy Alger, Cathy Nichols, and Mike Cockerham participate in a bridge tournament in their advanced French class. RUSSIAN STUDENTS COMMUTE TO WASSON Eight Mitchell students travelled by bus daily to Wasson High School for the only Russian courses of- fered in District 11. The first-year course Was taught by Mrs. Emma Kinner, and second-year was taught by Mr. Robert McClain. Under the direction of Miss Marion Reid, the Language Department offers four years of French and Spanish, and three years of German and Latin. Understanding spoken language and gaining pro- ficiency in speaking and Writing are all basic to Span- ish, German, French, and Russian classes. Latin stu- dents concentrate on grammar, vocabulary, reading and ancient cultural background. Class Work combines oral drills, vocabulary, and grammar study with reading and writing exercises. Supplemental to classroom activity are films, books, and guest speakers. Mitchell's language lab, used by French, German and Spanish classes, provides facilities for recording Student recitation and class or individual lessons. Lab exercises provide actual speaking and listening ex- perience. Extra-curricular activities include German Club and Latin Club. A local unit of the Junior Classical League, Latin students receive national membership, and a chance to attend the regional conference held annually. MR. ROBERT MCCLAIN explains a typical Russian sentence structure to Cathy Nichols. H 27 vim- -, gtzueia, ., M: -zwmsf. ,,:. :W - 2.5 - '1sfi:Q2.'1-N'

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COMMANDER SCOTT CARPENTER dedicated the Mitchell planetarium bearmg his name November 8 1965 'iv' I 4-'ix PLANETARIUM DEDICATION Science is known for its timeless innovations, and the opening year of Mitchell High School proved no exception. The increased emphasis, combined with new facilities, offers the students a chance to excel in many scientific fields. Facilitated by the construction of the Scott Car- penter Planetarium, a two-semester course in astron- omy is offered to students. Mr. Calvird, director of the planetarium, conducts evening classes which are open to the public. Physics classes stress the idea of individual re- search by the use of individual study labs, constructed to afford the student maximum facilities for private study. Also in the theme of individual study, the solar- ium gives interested students a chance to carry on experiments in addition to class activities. The semi- nar room of the solarium provides space for discus- sion groups. Extra-curricular activities include science and pre- med clubs, both of which concentrate on distinguished speakers and field trips to inform their members on the latest happenings in the world of science and medicine. FRED BADKE RECAGES Herkimer, one of the white mice kept in the solarium for lab experimentation. THINGS DON'T ALWAYS turn out like they are expected to, as Rich Wachtendorf discovers while puzzling over his chemical reaction '?m' LWH' ' 1