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

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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.

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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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in PRtPflRATion The major project of senior shop students is blueprinting and making scale model houses. Here, Mr. Charles Harmon advises three students. fQR fflf fUTURE THE VOCATIONAL TRAINING program is of special concern to juniors and seniors, for it gives preparation for jobs during the summer and after graduation. THE INDUSTRIAL ARTS award for the senior with the highest average in shop during the senior high years went to Dick Anderson. Two years ago his bro- ther won the same award. In the bookkeeping room, Mr. Lowell Fitzgerald finds that his students’ books are balanced after hours of tedious work.