Park Center High School - Pirate Yearbook (Brooklyn Park, MN)

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English Dept, revamps curriculum Don Okcrson, Dept. Chairman. Sue Armstrong. Lee Bissoncttc. Earle Christenson. William Jensen. Joan Johnson. I.innca Johnson. Myrtle Krause. Ron Slolski. Cathy Wagner. Kathy W'hitncy. English teachers divided in to teams for each of the three grades, but worked together in planning the overall program. Teaching the basic skills of communication through grammar, composition, and understanding of literature was the objective of the department. Elective courses were offered so that students could choose topics according to their interests. A new grading system was introduced. It included a numerical method of grading which helped students see themselves in relation to others. No student failed. If work was not completed the student’s record merely showed “no credit.” (upper) John Poppcn checks English homework, (lower) Don Okcrson, Dept. Chairman, was voted Teacher oftheYcarby MEA.

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Language-the interface between cultures One interface between all the peoples of the world is language. There is a bond if they can communicate. To bring a basic understanding of the language and culture of French, German, and Spanish speaking peoples to students was the goal of P.C.’s Modern Language Department. Reading, writing, acting, and listening to tapes were all ways the instructors tried to achieve this. (upper r.) Mrs. Swanson works with Paul Pillman and other Spanish students, (above) French students Beth Eggcn. Kathv Lawrence, Mary Hermes, Cindy LaChancc. Marcia Sellman. Mary Fortmcycr. Becky Kulkay, and Sue Reilly listen intently to a speaker. 14 Barbara Swanson. Dept. Chairman-Spanish; Dave Causton-Gcrman: Kelly Salomonc-Frcnch.

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Social, Psych heighten awareness History, world affairs, and social problems were explored by the Social Studies sections. The department tried to make students aware of the world of which they would soon be functioning members. Sophomore American History was aimed at giving 10th-graders a general view of our American heritage, and Senior Social Studies instructors tried to prepare their students to be active, conscientious members of society. The Psychology section offered students a view of behavior of the individual, and the social group from a developmental approach. (upper r.) Mr Thomson points out la.k of hooks, (upper I.) Mrs. Rogge keeps students informed of world affairs. Psych, classes use animals to study behavior patterns. Jim Thomson. Dept. C hairman. Social Studies; Lloyd Bclford. Social Studies; Larry Larson. Psychology; Charles Lchct. Psychology: Dave Lorenz. Social Studies; Gerald Louden. Social Studies; Robert Rasmussen. Social Studies; Flora Rogge, Social Studies; Roger Slelljes. Social Studies. 16