Minnetonka High School - Voyageur Yearbook (Excelsior, MN)

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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.

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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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Martin Thamos Chemistry Alfred GnifFke Physics John Peterson Chemistry Reuben Lokkcn Biology Not Pictured: Charlos Bosacker To ck, Test Tubes, Torque The Science Department attempts to present to the student his relationship with the physical world. Courses are offered in biology, physics general and applied chemistry. The science student has ample opportunity to familiarize himself with various laboratory procedures which are essential to the further study of any science. Here as in many other fields of instruction at Minnetonka, the student has the opportunity to utilize the science department for his future educational and coeducational plans. The Building head of this department is Alfred GnifFke. John Hoffmeister and Row Peterson realizing thot science is a precise orf make careful measurements on complicated equipment.