Kasson Mantorville High School - Komet Yearbook (Kasson, MN)

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Preparing to solve any mathematical problem, math teachers Mr. James Thorn. Mr. Duane Wolfe, a:!A Mr. Dale Timm inspect their instru- ments. NEW MATH METHODS, which include experimentation with various base num- ber systems, have been introduced in low- er math courses this year. This system is of prime importance because of the increasing use of computers in various phases of American life. AS THE STUDENTS move on, they are offered algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and solid geometry. Few math minded seniors are caught without their CRC books. The increasing interest in math and science has been demonstrated by the growth of classes. Trigonometry, which three years ago attracted five students, will soon expand to two classes.

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WORLD HISTORY AND geography in the junior high emphasize the growing of America through colonization and the American Revolution. THE RELATION OF history to a foreign language lies in the closeness of the world today and the con- tributions oif other countries to our heritage. JUNIOR AND SENIOR students of French gain knowledge of the history and the culture of France as well as a working command of the French lan- guage. Through recorded lectures and written exer- cises, grammar and conversational FYench were studied. in THE The Kuder Test, taken to deter- mine a student’s interests, is ex- plained to a student by Mr. James Sands. While students write at the beard. Mrs. Esther Bartel explains French conjugations to her first enr French students.

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Modeis of the sun, moon, and earth are used by Mr. Kichard Rud to explain their cycles to his ninth grade science students. Id TUBE flno SPACE BIOLOGY BOASTED THREE separate hours for the first time. Taken by most students after a background of two years of general science, more and more students are following it with chemistry and physics. In these classes, actual ex- periments liven the class as do dissections of worms, crayfish, and frogs in biology. Through the use of “Oscar, the human torso. Mr. Edward Leuthner explains the workings of the lung to his eighth grade science students. Mr. Eugene Bartz helps a biology student adjust his microscope for a better view of a bacteria culture.