Forest Lake High School - Forester Yearbook (Forest Lake, MN)

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THOMAS MATTESON Social Studies Athletics EDMUND GRUND Social Studies FRANK TERRY Social Studies Athletics VERNON DAHL Social Studies THE ATTENTION OF THESE SENIORS IS FOCUSED ON THE WORKINGS OF OUR GOVERNMENT AS MR. GRUND POINTS OUT ITS DIFFERENT BRANCHES AND EXPLAINS HOW THEY OPERATE.

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TO ASSURE THE PRACTICE OF GOOD TYPING PROCEDURES, MR. STANG KEEPS A CLOSE WATCH OVER HIS TYPING STUDENTS AS THEY TAKE A TIMED WRITING. Commercial Classes Added LEROY STANG The commercial department at FLHS was expanded this year to accommodate the increasing number of students interested in entering business as a career. By adding a half a year of typing in the freshman business course, each student learns the basic skills of typewriting. Typing is also offered as a one year elective. After taking typing, a student may enroll in office practices. This course gives the student an idea of the modern-day business office and acquaints him with the operation of various business machines. Shorthand, a two year course, builds up the speed and accuracy that are so vitally needed as a stenographer. POPCORN ANYONE? JUST SEE MR. BUYS AND HIS HARD WORKING CONCESSION CLUB HELPERS - Bob Engquist, Susan Lane, Greg Boehm, Claire Solem, Linda Judkins. ORA ? 25 Commercial Athletics

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Social Studies Highlight Election Year Whether it be the maneuvers of a World War II battle or the difficulty of keeping a sound economy, each stu- dent of social studies gains a greater understanding of the events of yesterday, the situations of today, and the problems of tomorrow. Seventh graders begin courses in the social studies field with a course on American history and government. The geography of the world is pursued in the eighth grade. Sophomores again concern themselves with the history of their country. An increased number of students again enrolled in the world history and affairs course. This course varies in nature from the bureaucracy of the ancient Chinese to the appointees of the new President. Seniors turn their thoughts to solving the problems of an American democracy. Problems range from personal problems to international problems as great as the containment of Communism. Procedures varied from the ordinary this year in all social studies classes, as students turned their attention to the 1960 Presidential election. Student interest ran high as they pledged their support to the various can- didates with slogans, posters, and campaign buttons. Also of special interest was the fifteenth annual meeting of the United Nations General Assembly. As a whole, the social studies courses prepare students to face the challenges of the world which awaits them when they finish high school. These courses do their best to aid the citizens of tomorrow in forming the ideals by which they will live. For the ideals of tommorow's leaders depend upon the preparation of today's stu- dents. INTEREST AND EXCITEMENT MOUNT AS ELECTION DAY DRAWS NEAR AND THE STUDENTS OF MR. MATTESON'S SOPHOMORE HISTORY CLASSES BRING IN POSTERS FOR THEIR FAVORITE CANDIDATES.