O Gorman High School - Knight Legend Yearbook (Sioux Falls, SD)

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J 1 'T PAGE 55: TOP LEFT: Caught in action, Mr. Gordon takes attendance. TOP RIGHT: Mr. Talcott throws an uncertain glance towards the camera. MIDDLE LEFT: The students take their eyes off Mr. Krier to smile at the camera. MIDDLE RIGHT: The students study hard in psychology class. BOTTOM: Mr. Cinco presents the world's social problems to the class. -Q- i Ji, Tragedy - Reveals Nature of Man Social Studies at O'Gorman in- cluded a wide variety of classes: U.S. History, Tragedies, World Social Pro- blems, Government, Psychology, Sociology, and Catholics and U.S. History. The course Tragedies and U.S. History, taught by Mr. Lindner had a surprise in the mail around Christmas time. A convicted criminal, Mr. McDonald sent an envelope filled with supporting evidence of his in- nocence including court transcripts and confessions. McDonald had been convicted of first and second degree murder. He was also the sub- ject of the widely viewed television show Fatal Vision, written by Joe McGinnis. McGinnis was hired by McDonald to make a movie showing his innocence. The students were given the option of returning a Christmas card or not, and some even wrote their addresses in an ef- fort to receive a letter from McDonald. Psychology is another elective class taught by Mr. Gordon. This class taught students about the analysis of dreams, their biorhythms and how to deal with stress. Psychology also taught how to study for tests. As an example, students should use rhyming phrases or spac- ing of studying to help their memory last longer.

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He Dunn Taught English Q: What is the common denominator between Mary Lou Flet- ton, Carl Lewis and Mr. Dunn? A: They were all in the Olympics. Mr. Dunn a member of the 7th Army track team in Europe, was chosen to run in the Olympics where he par- ticipated inthe 440 yard dash. His in- terest in track continued with his duties of assistant track coach and work with the O'Gorman Sprinters. Beginning his teaching in 1964, Mr. Dunn said his students have always been respectable, and they are constantly progressing, The students seem more open in class and seem to question the why's behind my teaching instead of keep- ing quiet, he explained. Another dif- ference between his English students today than years past is that, they are more disciplined. Expanding on this, he said that Students are more PAGE 54: TOP: Mr. Dunn uses personal ex- periences to get his point across. BOTTOM LEFT: The actor search for the tinder box in the drama play. BOTTOM MIDDLE: Mark Thorson poses for the camera. BOTTOM RIGHT: Lars Nilsson tickles the ivories. 54 aware of the importance of grammar and participate in a better balance of courses, which include electives. Mr. Dunn commented on today's youth saying, Everything is visual, for example, television: therefore, most don't have the time or make the time to read. Mr. Dunn's elective courses, geared towards stimulating the mind, included effective reading, speed reading, and mass media. The re- quirement in those involved reading 18 books with an evaluation at the end of the semester. Reading, a valuable cog in the English Department, which included everything from the Survival English to World Literature provides prac- tical know how, which instills necessary skills needed in todays ever changing world.

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Students Excel in Computers Math, one of the most unusual and fascinating aspects of our lives today, can be very useful. Students were learning ample amounts of Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Calculus. With the knowledge of Com- puters being so important in today's society, the class offered was very popular. Computer classes were taught by Mr. Lynch and Mr. Brueker. Many students took those courses because of the great challenge they presented. vt 8 , . I Q? If 4 TOP: Brian Donovan takes a quick break from i ..t. . programming. RIGHT: Paul Stensland tries his Q luck at a new game. ff-1 l'i',,fs,. s ' 'sir . ' V . l f