Robinsdale Armstrong High School - Gyre Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Industrial Technology Industrial technology courses teach valuable skills, used not only for careers but also for hobbies. This department offers a large variety of courses and covers a vast area of interests. In mechanics, choices vary from Know Your Car to Advanced Mechanics . Other courses, such as architectural drawing, are more career- orientated, introducing students to the skills necessary in techni- cal careers. These skills include metalworking, graphics, and electronics. Photography and woodworking are two areas that many take to learn a hobby. Although industrial technology is not a familiar department to the majority of Armstrong students, it is a very important area of study. Students learn practical skills, prepare for future careers, and learn lifelong hobbies. Scott Trandem studies the technical side of photography. Bob Freitag, hard at work on a woods project. Ul ' CLiAMCS

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Physical Education (Gym) Everyone knows about the required ninth and tenth grade physical education classes. Football, hockey, Softball, and frisbee baseball were among the favorites. After these favorite classes of the day, an eleventh or twelfth grader may take various classes in physical education. Outdoor Education offers outdoor skills such as rock climbing, archery, winter camping and many more. Another elective is Team and Lifetime Sports offering football, hockey, handball, tennis, volleyball, and many others. Last, but not least, Fitness Plus is a class to achieve fitness through running, weightlifting, and other activities with the purpose of developing an individualized fitness program for each student. Health Health courses at Armstrong allow an individual to explore mental, physical and social issues, so that intelligent health-related decisions are made. Topics may include: nutrition, first aid, and the always interesting CPR unit. But the fun does not stop at the sophomore year. Juniors and seniors may take as an elective Health Plus, which explores problem-solving, health in the school and community, and various health-related philosophies, with speakers and field trips to boot. 172 jp

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Social Studies Steph Untiedt stocks up on Topics. The Social Department co-sponsored the mock election. The area of Social Studies at Armstrong offers one the knowledge of America ' s history, from the Civil War to pre and post World War II. There is also the chance to study different areas and cultures, and the history of western civilization. This brings us to Social 12, where legislature, economics, psychology, and the ever dreaded TOPIC is un- leashed. All of these things are taught enthusiastically by unique teachers. ' SA mu Mr. Friesen wonders why he became a teacher Intense substituting by Mr. Ellison. 174