Minnetonka High School - Voyageur Yearbook (Excelsior, MN)

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Florence Buschow Sociol Problem! Harry Baker American History Ruth laFans Amcricon History John Davenport American Hijfory The authentic implements of war help to make history more real to these junior boys. Roy Christenson American History Susan Lebeck American His- fClwuS[tci p r The Tonka student comes fn contact with a member of the Social Studies Department in each year of high school. Sophomores become familiar with our nation's history and culture through American history II. Juniors, in World history class, are given a survey of our world, both past and present. Seniors are introduced to the solution to some of life's problems and solutions in their social problems classes. Under the direction of department chairman Nicholas Duff, new courses have been developed in the areas of Contemporary American Problems and Twentieth Century Politics. Howard Young Social Problems Roger Leak World History Nicholas Duff World History

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Olga Heubner English X Margaret Heinon English X, Speech, Drama Curtis Anderson English X Mary Phelan English XI, Journalism William Chisholm English XI Lois leffler English X, XI Ernest DeSantis English XI John Elliott English XII It is the goal of the English Departnrjent that a person graduating from Minnetonka have a broad background in world literature and any ability to express himself through written and oral'gleans. To achieve this, a student comes in confaqjjwith wide variety of literature, including the k Qye|, sh tt story, biography, and play. He deyelops.writing’ skill through various assigned , k themes, is h ad d i ijy l V term papers. The department Mr. John Elliot. jnel discussion on tho romantic movoment in English literature. t . . . Journalism, a two semester elective course, covers the basic elements in the production of newspapers. Special emphasis is given to the school paper, with the hope this will heighten interest in school as well as community publications. Drama class affords the interested student the opportunity to develop acting ability, trace the history of drama to the present day, and to better understand the role of drama in our lives.

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Higher Algebra Geomotry, Trigonometry Senior Math Not Pictured: David Shogron Elementary and Higher Algebra T W L aguage ofy QctettC Richard Holmbcrg Highor Algcbro Lynn Krafve Plane Geometry, Trig,, Solid Geometry Note taking and concentration are two study habits employed in this higher algebra closs. Indispensable in any student's college or vocational preparation is a workable knowledge of mathematics. Courses are offered in elementary and higher algebra, plane and solid geometry, trig, and senior math. In short, there is a math course to fit the needs and desires of any student. Another goal of the Mathematics Department is to give students those tools necessary to further their study of science. Acting mathematics building chairman is Mr. Lynn Krafve. The permanent chairman, Mr. LaWayne Mor-seth is furthering his education at Northwestern University during a year's leave of absence.