East High School - Birch Log Yearbook (Duluth, MN)

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In home economics the girls learn skills that will produce successful homemak- ers. The shop teachers strive. to develop skills in all phases of industrial educa- tion. L. Johnson, G. Axdahl, B. Still- wagon, absent. The art and music departments go hand in hand, These two departments stress development of artistic talents and ap- preciation of the arts, R. Mix, B, Petti- grew, R. Vickers, M. Kumsha. In our gym classes we learn how to co- operate with other people as well as learning the meaning of good sports- manship, This and the excellent health courses make up our physical education program. G. Rolle, E. Diers, R. Wil- liams.

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This year we have made great strides to- wards our own language laboratory. The study of foreign languages teaches us appreciation of other peoples and their cultures. J. Davis, J. Soha, H. Palas- virta, E. Abbett. Called the language of science, math helps us succeed in the sciences and everyday life. The math department of- fers courses which provide fundamen- tals, as well as college preparation. D. Garnett, H. Brokken, C. Paulson, J. Countryman. In orderito help understand the mys- teries of our environment and physical world the science department offers more specialized courses than general science. J. Nordling, T. Pulford, C. Ouellette, A. D. Ludden.

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These courses: speech, and debate con- tribute to a well-rounded education. K. Garvin. Our new remedial reading center was the first established in Duluth. There we learn to increase our reading speed and comprehension. R. Buckley. Two women, kept very busy, are the li- brarians. They keep the library neat as possible, and always help students who are looking for books on research topics. They make sure our library always has the best books. V. Campbell, J. Macrae. Course in office skills and business methods are excellent training for future employment. R. Strom, M. I-Iartly.