E J Cooper High School - Talons Yearbook (New Hope, MN)

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Mr. Baumgarten Between catching confused sophomores and restless seniors, Mike Matuzek and Bob DoMarias solve trig problems. advance computerized program is augmented By applying math as a logical tool, the math students were taught reasoning and problem-solving skills. For the fourth consecutive year, an advanced course has been offered in which students have access to various types of computing devices. In addition to the Pillsbury computer which is connected to the Pillsbury corporation computer, and the Butram Six computer, which is used to instruct computer fundamentals, an Epic 3000 Monroe electrome computer calculator was added also. Trigonometry and algebra were closely related in that students in these courses studied linear equations, functions, and mathematical terms which will enable them to operate and understand these computers in the future. Miss Bugge Mr. Buffington Mr. Hegronos Mr. Hutchinson 28—mathematics

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music activities inspire expressive backgrounds Vocally and instrumentally, the CHS Music Department enabled students to express themselves. Music theory, a new course taught by Mr. Ed-strom. was offered to students desiring a background in the basics of music. Under the guidance of Mr. Kloos, the bands added inspiration and entertainment to activities throughout the year. An exchange choir concert with a Duluth high school, a spring concert, two Christmas auditoriums, and an invitation to perform at Brookdale Shopping Center, were some of the activities in which members participated. In addition, orchestra students provided the music for the play Oliver! Mr. Wildung i i: i ; 0 Mr. Edstrom Mr. Saliny A section of the sophomore band rehearses, keeping one eye on their sheet music and the other on Mr. Edstrom. Mr. Kloos music—27

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figure relationships are obtained by math logic Any mathematics course offered by the Math Department makes use of number relationships and logic. Geometry gave students their first exposure to a basic math system in which various postulates and concepts were derived from the definitions of point, line and plane. The rudiments of geometry and algebra were introduced in integrated math to acquaint students with a general knowledge of numbered analysis. To be a good mathematician and logician, algebra and trigonometry were studied extensively. Those students pursuing their math studies were able to do so in the Math IMC. Mrs. Smith i Solving an algebra problem, a student finds help and quiet study in the resource center. Mr. Solie Mr. Michalicek Mr. Schmidt Jeff Chinn and Jim Connell manipulate the Bitran Six computer. Connected by teletype to the electron binary computer, it enabled students to solve problems.