Albany High School - Comet / Winnetkan Yearbook (Albany, WI)

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SOCIAL STUDIES Tom Gross Under the direction of Mr. Tom Gross, the Area Studies and Social Problem classes learn many things that can help them when they are out of school. Area Studies and some of the other classes in the Social Studies Department give a student the understanding of international problems. Social Problems gives seniors a background and make them realize how different it is when they graduate and enter the working world. Mr. Terry Astin teaches both of the U.S. History classes. This gives students a basic history on the United States of America. The underlying theme of the U.S. history Class is the American Dream and the Promise of America. The class is divided into five units with each having its own book. Each student is assigned a special project based on the text. Mrs. Kris Hanson is a big help in the library when you have a report to be done. She helps you find the material that will help finish a report. The bibrary was set up to be a quiet area for completing classroom assignments and for pursuing individual interests through the various media. Mrs. Hanson keeps the library quiet so you can do your work there in peace and quiet. Terry Astin LIBRARIAN 46 Kris Hanson

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MA THEM A TICS SCIENCE Sue Harding Since the world has become more automated and technologically advanced, math has taken on an increased importance as a subject in High School. Miss Ann Hanson, aims to teach students the concepts and skills of Mathematics and prepare the students for future Math learning in vocational school or college. Mr. Russell Quinn has put in many hard hours in class and in the car teaching students the proper driving techniques. Rules of the road, traffic signals, and parts of the automobile are all taught in the Driver's Education classroom. These connect to “behind the wheel which is held after school and during the summer months. Under the direction of Miss Sue Harding, students have lectures, discussions, and lab work in the various science classes offered at Albany High School. Science gives the students an excellent background in all phases of science from the amoeba to the atom. Students who like to discover and be challenged select these courses to expand their knowledges of how the world around them is put together. Equations are also balanced and animals are dissected also as part of the science classes. Ann Hanson DRIVER’S ED. 45 Russ Quinn

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PHYSICAL ED Lois Sherwin Rick Volkman AUDIO VISUAL The Physical Education classes at Albany High School help to promote physical fitness in our student body. Mrs. Lois Sherwin and Mr. Rick Volkman teach students various sports and activities which are designed to develop fitness as well as coordination and good sportsmanship A sound body is just as important as a sound mind. Mrs. Sherwin and Mr. Volkman are kept busy running by participating in the sports right along with the students. Tournaments are held, putting the best players on top. Yet there was plenty of competition and struggles to get on the top. Mr. Volkman is not only a physical education teacher but also teaches a health class throughout the year. He teaches students about the various things that can help them and their families. Mr. Terry Astm, as head of Audio Visual, is responsible for the distribution and maintenance of all A-V Equipment and recommendations for new equipment as the need for the equipment arises. Together with the library, he provides a beneficial and important service to both the faculty and the student body of Albany High School. 47 Terry Astin