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

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Studies of Life Reveal Complexity Robert Dreisbach Olive Iohnson Biology Biology Ushers' Club Warner Nettleton Melvin Salmela Physiology Biology Psychology Science Club Biology, the study of life, introduced students to the strange world of an ameoba, the metamorphasis of a grasshopper and the complex study of the human body, all of which clarified the course. Fall projects of biology students were a leaf collec- tion and collecting and classifying approximately 40 different insects. The arrival into the new addition enabled students to use advance facilities in dissecting frogs and worms, a must for all biology enthusiasts. Offered for the first time was a course in psychology and physiology. The first half of the year was devoted to studying the nervous system and various nerve cen- ters in the body. This prepared students and gave them a background for studying the mind, which was covered during the second semester. Psychology deals with probing into the depths of man's mind to discover the basic reason for human behavior. Emotions, reactions and personality display man's true nature. Because of environmental and cultural back- ground each person is individual in his mental make-up. Through extensive study in this field, one can better understand himself and others. Teaching this new subject was Mr. Warner Nettle- ton, replaced in biology by Mr. Robert Dreisbach. IAMES DALEIDEN and Mark Iohnson created hydrogen through water displace- ment in their laboratory experiment as part ot the chemistry course. WORKING DILIGENTLY and carefully to disect frogs. biology students studied the internal organs of one of the world's most common amphibians. Page 20

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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

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Mathematical reasoning challenges the mind and develops acuteness in thinking and solving problems. lt is necessary for college and aptitude test achievement because of today's scientific emphasis. Senior arithmetic offered a practical course in mathe- matics helpful in figuring income tax, budget balance and everyday quantitative thinking. Plane geometry was the elective of most sophomores while trigonometry and analytical geometry taxed the brains of senior engineering enthusiasts. The latter course was offered in two semesters and covered an advanced study of the plane geometrical angles, circles and triangles along with algebraic equations. To continue the study of ninth grade algebra, llobert :Eiersen S Murvlbln ilesne pplie ysics enior at ematics advanced algebra challenged capable students. General Physics Applied Chemisky Chemistry involved extensive formula and equation sclence Club General Chemistry Audio-Visual writing, which was necessary in understanding the basis of chemistry. The success of laboratory experi- ments Was determined by the students ability to write correct equations. Although classes did not move into the new addition until February, the new facilities were put to good use in the spring. Physics, scientifically defined, is the study of matter and energy and the physical changes which occur in matter. Aspects of heat, electricity, electronics, light, simple machines, inclined planes and sound were stud- ied. Coinciding with this, problems of coefficient linear expansion and gas volumes were worked out. Various laws of physics were also studied. Milton Norman Byron Spear Advanced Algebra Trigonometry Analytical Geometry Advanced Algebra Plane Geometry Science Emphasizes New Space Age COUNTING THE STRANDS of this pully system to determine mechanical advantage were Leo Yokiel and Thomas Van Beek. physics students. Irwin Volkman Maurice Thompson General Chemistry Plane Geometry Senior Adviser