Albert Lea High School - Tiger (Albert Lea, MN)

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History, Social Sciences Present Q , .., . lzll .....: iw i at it f W 2 sf -320 S 4 is W 9 i si .-:sgssreaeazar , ' -' 1 ,,,,,,,, t f -55,53 t Nicholas Cords William Christopherson U. S. History Social Studies 12 Humanities I, II B Football B Basketball World History presented a study of the various cultures of the world and of the Middle Ages, the Ren- aissance and the World War l and ll periods from the European aspect to sophomores. Through studying the civilizations of ancient man, we can better understand our own heritage and back- ground. Also, the period of invention was delved into in order to give students a better understanding of the English Industrial Revolution. Gaining a background on the French Revolution in world history paved the way to understanding our own American Revolution which was studied in United States history, a required subject for juniors. Renais- sance explorers, Pilgrims and Puritans, our founding fathers, great naval leaders and statesmen were studied during the first half of the year. The Civil War, slavery, emancipation, women sufferage, the world wars in relation to America and the days of Franklin D. Roosevelt completed the American history course. Humanities l students made a more complete history study using Allen Nevins and Henry Com- mager's A History of America as a frequent reference. Two weeks out of six were devoted to studying the development of American music including folk songs, jazz and Aaron Copland's Billy the Kid Ballet. Paul Ehrhard Alice Gammel World Hisfofv W0f1dHiS'0fY AUDREY NELSON felt confident md: she had punished her disobedient A Wreslllnq child. Ianice Morreim. correctly. However, she learned better methods of B Football disciplinq children in her Social class. Lettermen's Club I FOUND lT exclaimed Sandra Hanson after she had searched through her whole locker to find one social book. lfllililfillilff 15920321 222324 . Ylilflftlllll Page 18

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Art Orchestra Band Chorus Steven Westrum Marline Minear Ioan Hanson William Rhiger Fine Ar-ts Promote Native Abilities Working together to bring culture to students were the music and art departments. To please audiences ot concerts, the art classes erected original settings as the choruses, orchestra and band provided music. A new chorus system was put into ettect by Mr. Robert Myers to give more interested students a chance to participate in choral work. B Chorus consisted of sophomore girls and boys, Girls' Chorus of junior girls and A Chorus ot junior and senior girls and boys. The outstanding participants ot A Chorus were selected tor the Chorale, a 50 voice group. The Chorale sang for church and civic organizations as well as participated in choral concerts. During the Christmas season it made more than 15 appearances. The band gave concerts, marched at football games and parades and played the school songs at pep assemblies and basketball games. Band members perfected their music by private lessons, home practice and sectional rehearsals when necessary. A The orchestra contributed to our culture by setting the mood before plays, at school concerts, at gradu- ation and at public concerts. They practiced daily. Senior high art classes consisted ot senior high stu- dents whose objective it was to acquaint themselves with as many medias as possible through Weekly in- dividual projects. Cil paints, lndia ink, charcoal tempera paint and crayon were a tew of the drawing supplies used to bring out the students' artistic talents. George Acheff L. I. Emmons Art 10, 11. 12 Band Art Club Pep Bond B Wrestling Winton Melby Robert Myers Orchestra Vocal Music Tiger's Roar Chorale Page

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United States and World Situations Developing knowledge of government and sociology were the goals of the twelfth grade social classes. One semester was spent in the study of United States government. All aspects of federal, state, county and local governments were covered. Besides the regular classroom work, students were also required to do outside reading and research papers. ln the second semester, students delved into the sociological qualities and problems of man. The fields studied ranged from man's physical and mental struc- tures to common teenage problems of today. lnstructors of the classes were Mr, William Christo- pherson, Mr. Egil l-lovey and Mr. Rene Wambach. Another social studies course offered to seniors was the modern history class. Taught by Miss Elsie Sebert, this elective dealt with present world problems. Various areas of the world were studied, including Europe, Russia, Africa, the Middle East, lndia, Southeast Asia, China and South America. Daily news reports were required of each student. Iames Gustafson Egil Hovey U. S. History Counseling A Football Social Studies 12 B Basketball Knowledge of the work was acquired through special reports, research papers and the construction of maps and charts. The class participated in weekly World Affairs Examinations offered by the Minneapolis Star. STUDYING THE VIKINGS' course to North America was Dallas Breamer. sophomore world history student. Bruce lohnson U. S. History Track B Football Lettermen's Club Elsie Sebert M. E. Wambach World History Social Studies 12 Modern History World Geography 1 f Page 19 ni