Wyomissing Area High School - Colophon Yearbook (Wyomissing, PA)

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Science The A day will come when science will tum upon its Mr. Harry Manderbach emphasises that 15,600,COC,COO of our suns could be put into the largest star. Mr. Manderbach and Mr. Weik examine the newly acquired Vandegraf generator and cloud chamber. Mr. Clarence Weik explains the principle of the lever to physics students T. Finn, W. McShane, and R. Smith. JUNIOR HIGH SCIENCE Because science is such an essential part of any school curriculum, much emphasis is placed upon a generalized study in junior high school. Under the direction of Mr. Mander- bach, junior high students are introduced to some of the many phases of science. The seventh grade studies such topics as air, fire, fuel, water, and simple machines. Through the outdoor education system seventh and eighth graders are given the opportunity to put their science to practical use. The eighth graders study weather, the human body, com- munications, and the solar system while the ninth graders study work, heat, light, food, environment, and plant and animal life. Stu- dents exhibit their science ability through science projects, some of which are entered in the annual Berks County Science Fair.

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Sciences Mathematics Hea-ven's first law. -ALEXANDER POPE. In order to establish a sound backgroundlfor college entrance each student is offered a varied pro- gram in mathematics. This course consists of arithmetic, algebra, plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, and calculus. This year, because of the emphasis placed on mathematics and science, Wyomissing has initiated an accelerated course in which plane and solid geometry are incorporated into the eleventh grade curriculum so that trigonometry and calculus may be elected in the senior year. The seventh and eighth grades, taught by Miss Brunner, are drilled in the development of skills and accuracy in fundamentals. Various shortcuts as well as first steps in algebra and geometry are introduced. First year algebra under the direction of Mr. Weik, is taught to the ninth grade students. Second year algebra, taught by Mr. Brubaker, instructs tenth graders in solving equations, square roots, and factoring. Great emphasis is placed upon independent and spontaneous thinking. The eleventh grade develops a skill in logical thinking through the study of plane and solid geometry. The senior course, under the instruction of Mr. Hartman, is two-fold. The first semester of work deals with trigonometric calcu- lations and the other with solid geometric figures. Calculus will be taught next year. This course pro- vides a strong foundation for students who wish to continue mathematics in college. Also offered to seniors is a math review course to prepare them for College Board Examinations and an advanced algebra course for those who wish to continue study of this subject. l Aw, you shouldnit have done Look under 594 in the Miss Brunner examines a it, Mr. Brubaker grins as he ac- seventh column, says Mr. newspaper article which shows cepts a birthday cake from sen- Hartman as he drills the the practical use of percentages iors M. Rea and S. Pierce. trigonometry class in the use to her eighth graders. of logarithms. l 9

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' 1 Sciences error and no longer hesitate to shorten our woes. Science -INIAURICE MAETERLINCK. J. jones listens intently as Mr. Hartman explains Mr. Jesse Sheetz points out the internal organs that the copper sulphate will be removed from the of the frog on a plaster model used in biology water in the flask by distillation. SENIOR HIGH SCIENCE After having received a general intro- duction to science in junior high, the senior high student is ready to specialize in biology, physics, chemistry, or senior science. Mr. Sheetz teaches the tenth and eleventh grades their first laboratory science, biology. Students are acquainted with the organs and various systems of plants and animals as they dissect worms, clams, fish, and frogs. In physics, Mr. Weik stresses the study of heat, light, sound, electricity, mechanics, and atoms. Laboratory periods are devoted to proving related theories by group experimen- tation. Chemistry, one of the senior science courses, is taught by Mr. Hartman. Students learn about the structure of matter and the composition and properties of various ele- ments and compounds. Senior Science, taught by Mr. Sheetz, is an advanced general science course which is offered to those seniors not taking chemistry. classes. Mr. Sheetz and Mr. Hartman exchange views during the judging of science projects in the cafeteria.