Owatonna High School - Totem Yearbook (Owatonna, MN)

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.g . .. ,. 9 , . f f .- it lf 3'5 5' , gl f ff' 3-kg in 35 ,F- f .4 -ai ,, a -Ulit Al Ti ,- G Various works of literature are featured as part of the English courses each year. Eighth graders become acquainted with the poems of Longfellow, specifically the long narrative poem, Evangeline, During this period of study Mr. Shinkle's classes did numerous projects depicting the life and customs during the time of the poem. Examining some of them are J. Lynn, P. Lundquist. and D, Jorgens. Language Spans the Voids , , 312 . 1, f sz Y all rm 4 Julie Esse onstration the art of the many '4 T4 explains the technique cf dressmaking as her dem- to the class. Various demonstrations ranging from baking a cake to shining shoes were only one of methods used to improve speech habits. For those who truly master the many arts of language there evolves from mere expression and understanding a fuller and more gratifying eloqu- ence and comprehension. While we are yet very young we are taught that the communication of liv- ing depends upon a solid language foundation built with the principles of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Constantly the influence of language, written or spoken, stimulates the intellect, and the individual responds according to his capabilities. A much anticipated highlight of the year for Spanish students is the colorful, annual Christmas fiesta. During this gala event blindfolded stu- dents attempt tc break the Pinada which they have created. 1

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Rt al int, lligi tiff 13 KI i ii nits, zz-i mf' liiiiii .l- irlgv, not tizi mint an fliiiztfzulafzuii at im it - - ll ini lm iiitfi For l have learned to look on nature, not as in the hour of thoughtless youth, but hearing oftentimes the still, sad music of humanity. Wordsworth may have found humanity sad and youth thoughtless, but Miss Drum has received happiness from both oi them. Biology becomes more meaningful through the insect and leaf collections which she helps us to gather by generous contributions of her time. Classes are often enlightened by hikes and early morning strolls, where we learn to study and appreciate cur world. Throughout her years of teaching Miss Drum has con- tributed much to her students' growth in the held of science. Although biology is her main activity she has also found the time to be Girl's League advisor, serv- ing her school honorably in this and many other assignments. earching Unknown Is Challenge of Man n BACTERIAL TOXINS ON LEFT: First place winner at the State Science Fair, Dean Rietz proudly explains his project to Tim Rowley who also attended this event. His display showing the efiects of bacterial toxins on chicken embryo required many hours of careful and painstaking work. 2 ' 8 1 .. -l 2- 3 RIGHT: Katrinka is an important part of every biology course. L. Quale replaces a section of the model's head as she, M. Granowski, Und R. Soukup, conclude their demonstrations for the class.

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'I J Uv E T 1' A popular addition to our curriculum was a ccurse which was instituted for those gifted with an aptitude in English, College Prep li, taught by Ann Aanden, opened doors to enriched appreciation of American litera- ture. Two of its college bound shining lights are pictured above: Dick Ja- ' cobi, sending, Don Janke, receiving, the medium, Mark Twain. to Understanding As the basic tools of grammar, rhetoric, and composition are continually being perfected through- out each year of schooling, the world's great lit- erature opens for us countless doors of learning and experience. Some classes prepare us for the study we will encounter in college, some stress written tech- niques, particularly those which are applied in the field of iournalism, still others teach us to use the spoken word effectively. Thus our English courses un- fold before us unnumbered fields of opportunity. ABOVE: Three beat mutes are summoned to carry the poisoned player king offstage as the play within the play in Hamlet is given its modern version during College Prep Class. LEFT TO RIGHT: E. Armstrong, R, Lipelt, W. Kaplan, and G. Beese. ABOVE. Other mediums of iournalism in addition to the usua' news- paper and yearbook were investigated this past year. M. Steele, thumbing through popular fashion magazines, locates information pertaining to her subiect of fashion photography. LEFT: Students desiring to broaden their Latin background enrolled for the first time in a third year Latin class. With a small class of nine students, Mr, Byrne, language instructor, stressed the works cf Cicero.