Orono High School - Spartan / Orion Yearbook (Long Lake, MN)

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Math: Adding Mr. JuUrtid uw only ihr modem method while ii-ji'hinc (.had Miller. As in past years MR. DAI.E.N. Junior Advisor and Department Coordinator, had the difficult job of organizing tin Junior-Senior From and Banquet. Money for this memorable e ent was raised by magazines stiles. .Mr. Dalen was also responsible for junior class rings. MR. ROSS, throughout bis tliirtl year of teaching at Orono gave the students a firm understanding of math. This summer he attended Moorhead State Cad lege where he worked towards his master's degree. Receiving his master's degree last year. MR. SAMUELSO.N taught summer school at Wayzala for six weeks. As assistant wrestling coach, he helped the boys to get in shape for their matches. COACH BOYLAN attended a three day athletic clinic at Bemidji State College this summer. Coaching the A-squad Basketball Team and sponsoring the ninth grade class were among Mr. Boy Ian's activities. Much of MR. Jl I SHI I)'S time was spent coaching the Junior High Basketball Team toward victories. Attending an athletic clinic at Bemidji Slate College and leaching driver's education were Mr. Julsrud's main concerns this summer. MR. ROSS MR. BOVLAN MR. DALEN MR. SAMUELSON MR.JI LSRl I) 28

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of Science Mr. Linn helps explain a difficult problem. With hi usual ability. Mr. Pclcraon explained Testing their ability. Gerry Broulette and Sue Judd experiment. Kach science class was involved in a unique course. Physics. which was 50', experimentation anti reading was a college prep course. Chemistry dealt w ith lecture anti lab exercises w here results didn't always support know n facts. Freshmen classes found Avogadro's number by determining thickness of a molecule to a remarkable degree of accuracy. Biology highlighted the year by outside Held work during the spring with experimentation. Karth science classes learned many interesting facts about the composition of the earth. 27

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To Success The primary concernsof the mathematics department were to provide the prospective students with a proficient amount of mathematics and to become more cognizant of the over-all structure. These objectives were achieved through an organized three-track system used throughout the school year. The remedial track was the starting point which was applied to the seventh and eighth grades. The ninth grade concluded this track in an exploratory math. The normal track was basicallv a college preparatory course. The extent of this course depended upon the careers and colleges chosen by the students. For the more capable students, the accelerated track was put into use. Along w ith the actual mechanics of mathematics, theory was stressed in a greater quantity to provide training for future careers. Additional calculators were purchased to stimulate programming in many of the classes. Mr. Boylan found the calculators to he helpful when a difiicult problem needed to be solved. Algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and Math Five were just a few of the extensive courses involved in the department of mathematics. Through the skilled instruction of the math teachers. Orono was able to hold a secure standing in the National Math Contest. Mr. Dalcn adds a touch of luimor after an hour of hard work. Computers can be fun. but a helpful suggestion from Mr. Boylan adds to the experience. 29