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

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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

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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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Changes in Science Department During the 1984-85 school year, many things had chang- ed. For instance, the schedule. But one major change was the loss of one of our science teachers, Mr. Engels. I liked him, he was a great teacher, and he knew what he was talking about, commented Sandy Delker, Senior. The old goes out and the new comes in. The new addi- tion to the science staff was Mrs. Huska. She taught Anatomy and Physiology, and also Freshmen Biology. I love teaching here, I learn more from the students than l ever imagined I would. They're a lot of fun and l enjoyed working with them, said Mrs. Huska. Another addition to the science staff included Mrs. Lies- Inger, I like her, she knows how to make a class more in- teresting, said Paula Wick, Freshman. Mrs. Liesinger taught Physical Science, and also Physics. When I first came here, l didn't feel left out, I felt I was welcomed by all, said Mrs. Liesinger. As the time passed by, it left us with new memories and new friends to make, with the new additions to our staff. 1 2' ...ff ij! TOP RIGHT: Mary Flannery and Kelly Maloney work on an experiment that didn't go over so well. MIDDLE: Christa Plimpton and Missy Mapes, take time out to express their true feelings, Shelly Paa agrees! MIDDLE LEFT: One of our newest teachers, Mrs. Liesinger. MIDDLE RIGHT: Another one of our teachers, Mrs. Huska. BOTTOM RIGHT: Bruce Stom- baugh and Jenny Knutson, work cautiously on a lab.