Edina High School - Whigrean Yearbook (Edina, MN)

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Mr. Jepson helps three of his students measure sound waves in his private Physics lab. Ability to Think The Science department consists of four courses: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Physical Science. An enriched course is offered in each science. In Biology the study of the plant and animal kingdoms is augmented by actual laboratory observation. Microscopic examination of plants and dissection of several animals comprise the lab course. Chemistry, an elective in the eleventh and twelfth grades, is the study of the elements and their countless reactions with each other. Many hours are spent in the laboratory so that the students can learn from actual experimentation. Physics, offered only in the twelfth grade, helps students understand better the principles that govern the physical universe. Physical Science, a combination of Physics and Chemistry, is offered to those whose main interest or aptitude is in a field other than science. 19 Students study Biology in dead Ernest.

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MR. JOHN BELK — Enriched ond Stondord Chemitlry — chairman of Junior Class odvlsers — o teocher who hopos »o erodlcoto levity — If you are smiling. you ore not looming. — sandals and plaid shirts MR. JOHN EHIERT - Biology B.A. ot U of M ond M.Ed. at Harvord -gives only ono test ooch quarter — enjoy conoeing, wilderness travel, and photography — What do you mean by that? ' MR. RICHARD GOIDENSTEIN - Biology ond Physical Science - ottendod St. Cloud and Colorado Stato colleges, then the U of M — went to summer school last summer — Settle down. MR. ELMER HALVORSEN - Biology head wrestling cooch — Now ol lost night's match ... - on avid hunter — a fascinating collection of oromotlc specimens — rolaxod. MR. WILLIAM JEPSON Sfandord and Enriched Physics - Radio Club odviser — A chomlst Is a frustrated physicist. — multicolored »i ps of poper — Now first you draw a large, neat diagram . . . MR. DONALD MEYER — Enriched and Stondord Biology — odvises Con. sorvation Club and Science Seminar — Sought at the U of M Biologicol Station at Itatko lost summer — Up on the tree form . . MR. PAUL WEBER — Chemistry ond Physic — attended U of M, St. Thomo College. Ohio Sfote. ond St Cloud Slate — enjoy sports and hi-fi — I bought a Volkswagen this yoor, ond . . . MR. WILLIAM YOUNG - Chemistry - Junior Clou adviser - octivltlesi Two octlvo boys ond one neat wifel” — bonus slide show ot Christmas of a wild trip to Europe — The electrons are always right. Science Courses Increase Knowledge and Mr. Young helps Chemistry students set up one of their many lab experiments. 18

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Mathematics Courses Teach Mr. Zins, called back into the service last fall, administers a farewell exam. Algebra I and II, Plane Geometry, Trigonometry, and Senior Math are the courses offered by the Mathematics department. An accelerated program, offered at each grade level, includes Plane and Solid Geometry and Trigonometry, and begins college preparation in statistics, algebra, and calculus. Elementary Algebra, the arithmetic of signed numbers and literal terms, forms the foundation for higher mathematics. Advanced Algebra, necessary for further scientific study, makes involved quantitative relationships easily manageable by means of symbols. Plane Geometry is the study of geometric figures and the mathematical applications derived from them. Students also receive instruction in basic logic and appreciation of design. Solid Geometry and Trigonometry, each a semester course, are college preparatory courses for those who intend to major in science or engineering. Senior Math is available only to Seniors who have had no other math since ninth grade. Its purpose is to make students competent in the mathematics useful in everyday living. 20 I r Advanced Algebra students learn how a slide rule works by using a giont model.