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

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For International Geophysical Year Biology was required for all sophomores thus completing their laboratory science credit neces- sary for graduation. 'l'he study ol' plant and animal life included zt study of their structure. Collections made by students early in the fall introduced them to insects and leaves native to the area. Leaves were displayed in booklets and insects were preserved and then classified. llisection of earthworms and frogs proved to be interesting work. A frog's heart was observed when it was preserved in solution. Chemistry and physics could be taken in any sequence by juniors and seniors who wanted to further their science background. 'lhrough laboratory experiments, chemistry students observed chemical reactions. Many hours of student participation proved helpful as students studied the physical and chemical prop- erties of elements. The different types of reac- tions were observed and written in formulas. Physics, the science of matter, motion and energy, became more familiar as experiments were conducted, manuals were filled in and problems were solved. General physics laws were applied to the stttdy of matter and energy, sound, light, machines and electricity. NVith the new emphasis being placed on sci- ence courses today, students will find the sci- entific background helpful to them as they en' ICI' the changing world in which they live. LOOKING THROUGH THE aquarium in Mr. NeHle+cn's room we find a view of seaweed and small fishes. --sv'-ww-mwnnui Warner Nelflelon Dale Shuldes Biology IO Audio Visual Karl Siapel Science 8, 9 Irwin Volhman Chemislry Senior High Science Club Senior Adviser Physics Biology Senior High Science Club NOT PICTURED Sian Brecliner Science 9 Page 2l

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Science Class s Create Enthu ia Roborl' Enlorf Science 9 Junior High Science Club Page 20 Russell Harding Science 8 Junior High Photography Club Olive Johnson Biology I0 Phillip Klein Science 8 Mathematics 8 Junior High Science Club Donald Laun Science 8 Guidance C Football Science courses offered in the eighth and ninth grades and Senior High enabled students to bet- ter understand the complex world in which they live. A general background is necessary to speak intelligently about earth satellites and missiles which are becoming common words in the Eng- lish language. General science courses, required in the eighth and ninth grades, prepared students lor the more detailed courses ollered in senior high. Living science was emphasized in the eighth grade as names and structures ol' living plants and animals were sttulied. Plants and animals, which included hamsters and an aquarium, were observed. Class demonstrations also added in' terest to class work. Individual projects, which showed six hours of work, were required for A and B students. A written paper, chart and a model composed the project. Matter and energy, electricty, heat and light, sound, and simple machines were some of the units covered by the ninth graders. An interesting addition to the classes was a colored television set, which was borrowed for a week from a local firm. Demonstrations were given and students were given the opportunity to adjust the set, observing the changes in color. Thirty percent of the ninth graders prepared projects lor the Science Fair held in March. Many hours ol' planning were prerequisites to a well-planned and well-constructed project. WATCHING MARGIT LARSON who alfcmpls lo taste an egg cooltecl by infra-red rays are these science :iudenls Pol Van Ryswylt, Jerry Voshell and Diclt Holt.

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,-f Delores Himle Music 7 Language Arfs 8 L. J. Emmons Band RETRIEVING FOLDERS FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE ROWS in B chorus are: Carol Hopperslad, Carol Sanborn, Mary Hills, Arlene Ebsen, Connie Paulson and Sharon Sigurdson. it Robert Myers Lesfer Slriemer Clara Berdan Ruth Bauer Vocal Music Orchestra Lalin French Madrigal Singers Rudimenfs Junior Classical League Spanish French Club Spanish Club Hi-Teens Fine Arts Encourage Page 22 Fine arts has become one ol' tlte greatest lac- tors in establishing the American culture in our school. Through music and loreign languages. students achieved inherited concepts. 'l'he goal ol the French and Spanish classes was not only to learn vocabulary but also to know ol the people, their cultural background. the physical features. art, music and literature. Learning such material was accomplished by drawing maps, listening to records and tapes. giving plays, reading great literary works and observing posters nl' that country. Latin classes ol' the Iirst year course were taught the lttndamentals ol' Latin, Roman stories and vocabulary. 'l'o realize the relation be- tween Latin and English and to show how Latin is beneficial was basic in beginning Latin. Students ol' the second year Latin learned the more dillicult Latin and linished with mythology stories. a Caesar study, and Claulic wars. Music began in our high school with a study course in seventh grade where music ol every kind lrom jan to opera was appreciated. 'l'he students were also introduced to instruments. Orchestra members were given special train- ing through sectional rehearsal and private les- sons. lnstruction was lor the purpose ol' creat- ing sounds that would bring enjoyment when instruments were combined into an orchestra. Voices ol' quality were chosen lor the cho- ruses and then trained lor perlormances namely the Christmas and spring concerts. Band members were trained to almost the point ol perfection with sectional rehearsals, private lessons and hand practice.