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

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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

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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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English: Stressing MR. THOMPSON MRS. O'CONNOR MRS. WOODEY MR. EIESLAND MR. SEITER A new. exciting, and richly rewarding experience was made possible by MR. THOMPSON'S magnificent directing of the Spring Play. As co-sponsor of the Drama Club, he assisted the members in creating new ideas for the produetion of plays. Six weeks of his summer vacation was spent teaching Wayzata students. Mr. Thompson was also an eighth grade sponsor. While attending the University of Illinois. MR. EIESLAM) was inspired by a week long English conference. Throughout the summer Mr. Eiesland's time was spent reading significant novels and several plays. I nder the direction of Mr. Kiesland. the second musical in Orono's history, ’ Annie Get Your Gun , was produced with much success ami admiration. He also assisted with tin- Spring Play. He was co-sponsor of Drama Club, director of Speech and Debate activities, and junior class sponsor. As a freshman English teacher. MRS. O'CONNOR stimulated her classes by reading xarious stories notable in literature. Mrs. O'Connor taught school at St. Louis Park last summer. Throughout the year she was a ninth grade class sponsor. As Department Coordinator. MR. SEITER found this year to be a bus) one. Under his continuous and much needed guidance. tin yearbook was organized for the sixteenth consecutive year. MRS. W OODEY S lirst year at Orono proved to be euphoric! She was co-advisor of the Future Teacher of America Club. She came to Orono this year after teaching in Owatonna, Minnesota as a junior English teacher where her outside activities were journalism and the school newspaper. At Orono her classes were amusing and educational. MISS W EST spent her summer touring 9.000 miles of the I nited States with Swedish students. Her lirst year at Orono and in the teaching world proved to be successful and enjoyable. She was graduated from the I Diversity of Minnesota where she majored in English and minored in Speech. Mr . O’Connor listen to ihr problem of her ninth grader . MISS WEST 30