Edison High School - Wizard Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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CVvritUna Fanil . It. H qh AltthmtUc; C«Ua Torney Geometry . . . band Uniforms: Knna Ricbatds , . . t High AnihmeUc; baniamln Usmohn . . n » b:a . • • Ushers Club , . . GoM. E h«l MtUtm . . . Algebra . . . Carl Linnaou ; Chrlitophvr Hamrln . . , Algebra . . 12B Adviser . . . Tennis; Genevieve Hclkesviq . . . Advanced Algobra . . . Trigonometry. Seated: Louise Ramswick . . Geometry . . . Silver Tri; Marian Llndstrom ... Jr. High Arithmetic. A Wider World The Mathematics Department has occupied a position ol increased importance since the outbreak oi the war. A knowledge o( higher mathematics is essential to the students who wish to take special training in the armed forces after high school graduation. Enrollment in all advanced classes has greatly increased. introductory Algebra and Plane Geometry are a necessary background for the more difficult courses. Advanced Algebra. Solid Geometry, and Trigonometry may be taken during the last two years. A general comprehension of mathematical functions is a great advantage to anyone in the business or scientific worlds. Paqo 18 SOLID GEOMETRY CLASS

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Oh, the Wonder of It! The present war-time emergency has put a greater responsibility on the Science Department. Botany. Biology. Physics, and Chemistry all play an increasingly important role in the scientific vorid of today. The chemical principles of explosives and the hysical laws of falling bodies and projectiles are especially im- ortant in the armament program. Because of the great need for pecialists and the vast opportunities which present themselves in he field of science, students are urged to gain all the scientific nowledge possible during their high school course. A scientific ducation is an asset to anyone in whatever field he chooses for is life's work. class Mary Harroun . . . Chomletry . . Solon Hy; Mildred Burr . . . Biology Student Council; Ethol PohUon . . . General Science . . Faculty Flower Fund; Era Gone CHEMISTRY CLASS ... Jr. High Science.

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TYPE CLASS Chariot Lombard . . . Bookkeeping . . . School Treasurer; Gcrdon Sander . . . Typing . . . Class Play. Soated: Lucille Simmon . Stenography . . . Commercial Chairman Key Pen; EverlJ Schellenberg . . OMlco Training; Etto Turner . . . Stenography. The Golden Key The aim of the Commercial Department is to prepare students lor the busi ness world. Because of the increased demand for stenographers and secretaries, this course of study is becoming more important. Bookkeeping teaches the fundamentals of accounting, while Shorthand and Typewriting give the pupil stenographic training. The study of business and personal letters is an important part of the commercial department. Commercial students may join Key Pen Club and become better acquainted with the responsibilities and opportunities of an office. Pupils wishing to learn typing for their own use may take Personal Type for one semester. Pag 19 BOOKKEEPING CLASS