Edina High School - Whigrean Yearbook (Edina, MN)

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MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT—Left to right: Mr. Greer, Mr. Chapman, Mrs. Letvin, Miss Doering, Mr. Bowman, Mr. Ironsides, Mr. Engen. Page 24

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Science Designed to give the student a working knowledge of energy and chemicals and their application to everyday life, the science courses are an extremely important and interesting part of the Edina curriculum. To satisfy every interest. Chemistry, Physics, General Science, Biology, and Health are offered. General Science is taught on both the eighth and ninth grade levels. Eighth graders study the universe and the solar system, whereas ninth graders are concerned more specifically with the earth, its composition, and inhabitants. Health, a required course for the ninth graders, deals with the body—its function, use, and care. Also included in this study is a driver's training course in which the students learn the fundamentals of driving, rules of the road, and the mechanism of the car itself. Biology, offered in the senior high, covers plant and animal life in the world. The structure and function of the plants and animals are studied. It is the first specialized science course offered and also the first course in which the students perform experiments. Chemistry and Physics, electives offered in the junior and senior years at Edina, have attracted a growing number of students. These courses acquaint the students with problems in matter and energy. The subjects investigated are many and varied and include such fields as the following: fluids, solids, mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity, and magnetism. With the increasing prominence of science and its discoveries, it is becoming more important, even on the high school level, for one to have a basic knowledge of science. In an endeavor to satisfy this need, the Department offers courses in various scientific fields. Mr. John Belk, in addition to teaching Chemistry and Physics to the junior and senior students, acts as a junior class advisor. Mr. Belk attended the University of Minnesota where he completed the course of study required for a Bachelor of Science degree. Mr. David Carlson, besides teaching eighth grade General Science, also teaches one class of eighth grade Mathematics. As one of his extracurricular activities he acts as an advisor to the eighth grade. Attending the University of Minnesota, Mr. Carlson received his Bachelor of Science degree. Mr. John Ehlert teaches all the Biology classes. He is manager of the school's athletic equipment and is also an advisor to the all-school Hi-Y organization. In addition to this full schedule, Mr. Ehlert participates in many other outside activities, one of his interests being camping. He has acquired a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Minnesota. Mr. Elmer Halvorsen, in addition to his ninth grade Science classes, also teaches Health. During the fall, he is kept busy by coaching the midget football team, while in the winter months, acting as wrestling coach takes up the greater part of his spare time. Mr. Halvorsen has attained a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Olaf College. Mr. Dominic Krez teaches General Science to the ninth graders. Much of his extra time is spent in acting as coach of the B squad football team, track assistant, and athletic official. Mr. Krez completed the courses required for a Bachelor of Science as well as a Master of Education Degree at the University of Minnesota.

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Mathematics The study of mathematics is a valuable asset to one's education. A required subject for seventh and eighth graders and an elective for ninth graders. General Math provides a solid foundation to which more advanced courses can be added. The first of these subjects is the freshmen elective, Algebra, which concentrates on the basic fundamentals of linear equations and elementary geometry. Plane Geometry, offered to senior high students, familiarizes them with useful axioms, postulates, and theorems. Students of the Advanced Algebra classes work with linear, quadratic, and cubic numbers and symbols to facilitate the solving of various types of equations. Lastly, Solid Geometry, the study of three dimensional figures and Trigonometry, a deeper examination of triangles, are semester units combined to form the most advanced mathematical course. Through these progressing series, students not only increase their skill in mathematics, but they also promote the use of logic and reasoning in thinking. Mr. Robert Bowman instructs the sophomores and juniors in both Plane Geometry and General Mathematics. Between his classes he wields the gavel as chairman of the sophomore advisors, and the remaining time he spends with his hobbies: golf, tennis, and chess. Studying at the University of Minnesota, Mr. Bowman attained his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees. Mr. James Chapman, an eighth grade advisor, teaches General Mathematics. When not occupied with the problems of fractions and decimals, he takes part in extra-curricular activities. Mr. Chapman attended the University of Minnesota and has a Bachelor of Science degree. Mr. Ted Greer, doubling os a senior class and Hi-Y advisor, is the Trigonometry, Solid Geometry, and Advanced Algebra instructor. Despite this heavy schedule, every season he coaches a sport, whether it's junior varsity football, hockey, or tennis. Mr. Greer finds relaxation in sailing or playing hockey or tennis. An alumnus of the University of Michigan, he has a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Education degree. Miss Thusnelda Doering, in addition to teaching Mathematics to seventh graders, explains the equations and unknown quantities of elementary Algebra to freshmen. Advising the Junior High Red Cross Council and taking charge of the bookstore currently occupy much of her time. From the University of Minnesota, Miss Doering received her Bachelor of Science degree. Mr. J. Orval Engen, known to the entire student body as a photographer, is a seventh grade Mathematics teacher. Interested in both astronomy and geology, he studied at St. Cloud Teachers' College and Augsburg College, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree. Mr. E. W. Ironside prepared for eighth grade Mathematics instruction at St. Cloud Teachers' College where he graduated with a Bachelor of Education degree. In charge of the entire Audio-Visual Aids Department, he orders all the materials requested by various departments and makes arrangements for projection with the student staff. Mrs. Joyce Letvin's two main interests are instruction in elementary Algebra and Plane Geometry, and participation in sports. She particularly enjoys golf, tennis, and horsebackriding. Mrs. Letvin is a graduate of Hamline College, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree. Hey, thut Ihe door! Page 25