Preston High School - Heritage Jayette Yearbook (Preston, MN)

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The library is under the direction of MISS LETTA TAYLOR. Reference, science, math, fiction, and many other works are added each year to keep up with the reading needs of the students. English Stimulates Effective Communication Students in MRS. ELSIE HUSOM'S English class are acting out a scene from the novel SILAS MARNER. Mrs. Husom advised the annual staff and directed the senior class play. In MISS MARILYN RIERSON’S eighth grade English class, students are reading The Legend of Sleepy Hollow . Besides being junior high English teacher. Miss Rierson was advisor to the paper staff. MR. ROBERT O'REILLY’S English students are giving a panel discussion on one of the Leatherstocking Series by James Feni- more Cooper. Coaching declamation and directing the one act play and the junior class play were Mr. O'Reilly’s activities. Intelligent communications with others and appreciation of literature were two of the goals established by the English Department. American writers, English writers, speech, and the mass media were some of the highlights of the English classes. Emphasis was placed on effective writing through organization of ideas, correct usage of grammar and vocabulary and spelling.

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Health and Phys. Ed. for Physical Fitness Development of healthy bodies and the worthy use of leisure time is the principle aim of the physical edu- cation and health department. Students in phys ed took part in a vigorous conditioning program and had an op- portunity to learn rules and skills in various sports. In health classes the students were made aware of the proper health habits which, if practiced conscien- tiously. should result in a happier, healthier and longer life. Students get pointers on indoor hockey from MRS. RUTH FRICK. Girls Phys Ed Instructor. Mrs. Frick also teaches social studies. Social Studies: Spotlight on World Conflict Students obtain an awareness of freeman and re- sponsibility through the social studies classes. Preparing for future citizenship, they discuss the cultural and political problems of the 20th century. Understanding the present in the light of the past is one of the main objectives in the history classes. The national and international problems of the United States are presented in the social science courses. Types of government and economic changes, current events and the heritage of man are dealt with. A study of the environment helps geography stu- dents to understand people of other countries. MR. FRANK JASZEWSKI. Health Instructor, shows how physical activity affects physical growth and develop- ment. Mr. Jaszewski also teaches world history and is head football and baseball coach. MR. RICHARD OFSTUN hands back tests to his sophomore American history students. Besides teaching history, Mr. Ofstun is the head basketball coach. MR. ALVIN HUSOM. Social Science Instructor, is sur- rounded by his students who are staging a political rally during their mock party con- ventions. Mr. Husom is also the driver’s training instructor.

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Science and Math: Challenging Fields The principles of water systems are being demonstrated in MRS. AUDREY CRITZ'S science class. Mrs. Critz also teaches con- sumer math. The science and math program prepares the individual student for the future, whether it be in science, busi- ness or college. Many of the mys- teries of science were explored by the young scientists. The biology lab found the students investigating forms of life ranging from microscopic bac- teria to dissected pigs. In chemistry the natural elements and their com- binations and reaction with each other were studied. Physics and science stu- dents gained an understanding of phys- ical phenomena by solving problems and relating the solutions to their per- sonal lives. MR. KENNETH DENNY. Advanced Mathematics Instructor, explains the manipulation of signed numbers and the signs of operation. MR. EDWIN RUNDELL. Junior High Mathematics Instructor, constructs a geometric design. Although math may seem to be very complicated and sometimes incom- prehensible, it has become one of the most important fields of education in the world today. Solving problems, calcu- lating formulas and promoting logical reasoning were included in the math courses of PHS. MR. WILLIAM ERICKSON’S biology stu- dents are studying minute particles by use of the microscope. Mr. Erickson is a science instructor, track coach, and assistant football coach.