Marshall High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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1 Program Stresses Learning Through Self-study V s 23 , , , ll

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l.l'ii 'l' T0 lillYLll'I': Mrs. Karen Thompson-junior high general science. Mr. Robert Sweeney-honor society advisor. biology and lnnnan biology. Mr. Lloyd jerdeeHgeneral science-fltli, physics. athletic superxisor. Mr. Lester Mikelson-science department head. math-ith 1-lu-niistry senior class advisor. BFLUVS: .Iolni liatourneau. Paulete lfergussen and Diane Udegard demonstrate the difference in mass density to Nlr. lloyd Jerdee's fourth hour science class. Q E 1 3 Q J 'it X Zi, 2 - Q ,. L . Q-fb 5 Six Year Science Marshall's science department taught its students by using the six year science program. Students progressed from the junior high general science program to senior high biology, physics and chemis- try courses. Latest findings in the fields ol' science were incorporated into the new physics, biology and chemistry hooks. Vlihen asked of their addition, Mr. Robert Sweeney said he was able to ease up on lectures and let the students learn more through reading and self-studying. lt generally agreed the new volumes de- creased the amount of research done outside of school. More advancements in all fields of science required the student to work and understand more. From worms to hydrogen molecules Marshall's science students laid down the basic laws of nature and a basis for further study. The science program was rated most popular among students. LEP li Nlr. liester Ylilielson helps student Gerry Mitchell by rlcinonstrating the function and opera- tion ol' tln- constructed apparatus. Rllilll: lluring one ol' his ltott'-lalliillg lecture periods, Nlr. liolicrt Sweeney adds lunnor to his discussion on musli- rooms during his lililll hour biology class.

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Business Courses Aid Business, College Bound ABOVE: l.earning the use of basic oliice machines is the main requirement of Miss Rita Curtin's second hour oflice skills class. Bl'll.ONN LEFT T0 RIGHT: Mr. Myron Hanson-typing, record keeping, general math. Miss Gladys Gudahl-record keeping, advanced shorthand, occupational relaa tions. X ulsi 24 The business department at Marshall offered a variety of commercial courses to its students. lt had courses to offer a college bound student, or to those who planned to enter into a business career. Secretarial courses included short- hand, besides office and stenogiaphic skills. These courses prepared those who wanted or needed to get a job when they graduated. Practical experience was gained in the Part-Time Occupational Training Program, available to seniors. On this program, seniors were in school morn- ings and worked in an office afternoons. Miss Gladys lludahl, advisor, felt that for students who are planning to go into business alter graduation this is a tre- mendous opportunity to gain much needed experience. Typing is offered to Marshall students for four years. This is one of those courses that help in a number of ways. The first year business course is con- sumer eeonomics, which is offered to sophomores. ln this course students were taught how to manage motley in the buy- ing and selling of goods. Mr. Cecil 0'Brien-consumer er-onomics, book- keeping, athletic equipment manager. Miss Rita Curtin-typing, shorthand, office skills, steno skills, senior class advisor.