Edina High School - Whigrean Yearbook (Edina, MN)

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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.

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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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The Science of Reasoning Mr. Johnson exploins o problem to a student while the rest of the class prepares for discussion. MR. ROBERT BOWMAN — Plano and Solid Geometry ond Trigonometry — attended Syracuse University and traveled In the East last summer — enjoys tennis, golf, and dancing — lot's see . . MR. RICHARD HARTMAN - Advanced Algebra and Accelerated Moth 12 — B.S. and MA. at U of M — paternal ond easy-going — o promoter ond contributor of SMSG — subtle humor. MR. CURTISS JOHNSON — Accelerotod Moth 10 and Algebra II — Ace — odvlser to Math Club and I-ball — newly married this year — Well. I think we'd better prove this . . . MR. VLADIMIR KEDROVSKY - Plono Geometry and Senior Moth - attended Carloton and the U of Missouri — hobbies Include water sports and music — goah To rooch of least one student eoch year. MR. ROBERT SAVRE - Accelerated Moth II and Plane Geometry - at-tendod Virginia Junior College, Luther College, and the U of M — interested In athletics. MR. ROBERT SEHA — Plane Geometry ond Russian I — groduoted with honors from Monkofo Stato — odviser to Tri-Alpha Hi-Y and Russian Club — taught summer school — Goodl MR. ROGER UHR — Plane Geometry and Elomentory Algebra 10 — o former student of Mankoto Stote ond U of South Carolina — Sophomore Class adviser — enjoys summer sports ond reading. MR. DONALD ZINS — Advanced Algebra, Solid Geometry, ond Trigonometry — cooches B football, baseball, and hockey — Interested In alrptones — a sudden loss to the Air Force Reserve in October. 21