Edina High School - Whigrean Yearbook (Edina, MN)

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physical education Mi ss P. Grocbnor Miss V. Bernard Boy's physical education classes center around teams of volleyball, baseball, and soccer. Through them a sense of co-operation, fair play, and a competitive spirit are instilled, providing foundations for a well-rounded personality. Sports designed for individual participation are track, tumbling, and tennis. The girls' gym classes are divided into three sections, each having its own instructor. A wide range of sports is planned for the year, giving the girls a broad background. In junior high school emphasis is placed on team participation in volleyball, speedball, basketball, and soccer. In the sophomore and junior classes, individual achievement assumes greater importance. During this phase ping-pong, badminton, golf and tennis are scheduled. Winter sports such as skiing and skating are greeted with enthusiasm. Physical agility and skill is a necessary part of the development of young people. Sound bodily health is directly related to mental capacity and the quality of academic work. Working together as a unit produces both leadership and co-operation. Mr. E. Downs Mrs. B. Bergman PAGE 23

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science Mr. J. Bclk yf' I Mr. D. Carlson An acquaintance with various sciences is essential to the understanding of ourselves and our environment. Through their study of science, the eighth graders gain a better picture of the universe and, more specifically, the physical composition of the earth. During their first semester of the ninth grade year. During a class period problems involving sound, light, and horsepower are discussed and solved. Laboratory experiments provide an opportunitl to put learning into practical application. Increasing complexities of a scientific nature in today's civilization causes a familiarity with, and general background in, several sciences to be necessary to every current high school student. the scientific aspects of the position, importance, and problems of the earth are discussed. The second semester is devoted to personal health. Senior high curriculum offers three electives: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, one of which is required for graduation. Biology concerns the various classes of plants and animals, their physical make-up s. and living habits. Chemistry students learn the compo- sition of matter and the structures that form it. An intensive study of electricity, heat, and mechanics form the basic divisions of the physics course. Mr. D. Krcz PAGE 22

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training Mr. E. Lundgron To give practical knowledge and experience is the principle aim of the various courses offered in the commercial training department. Industrial Arts provides an excellent backgroifnd for boys with an interest in manual vocations. Junior high classes are given a general background in shop courses. The senior high program specializes in extensive training in one field. Stressing both speed and efficiency, a one-year course in typing is taught for both personal and vocational use. Speed in taking dictation and transcribing is emphasized in the two-year shorthand course. Elementary bookkeeping offered for one year serves as an introduction to the bookkeeping cycle. Training offered in the department of commercial art supplies a solid foundation of preparation for various occupational fields and better equips those interested for entrance into their vocations. Miss C. Hardin PAGE 24