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

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Science If you ' ve been searching for a mutation free life form or have been trying to figure out what those little rodents that dig holes in golf courses are doing in your chemistry class, then there ' s no doubt that you ' ve visited the Armstrong science department, a place of discovery and won- der; a place to inhale the fine fresh scent of sulfur. Some students choose to follow the traditional path of IPS, biology, chemistry, and physics, while others choose to explore other possibilities like as- tronomy and advanced biology. Whatever tickles your formaldehyde, you will be sure to find an adventure on the third floor in the science depart- ment. 176

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Math o nly two years of math are required at Armstrong. Howev- er, students who plan on a career in science or engineer- ing usually take all four years. Classes range from Princi- ples of Algebra to Geometry to Calculus. Most math students become familiar with the math resource throughout the year, as they seek help with those seemingly unsolvable problems. Testing days are apparent, as the resource center is always packed with students frantically working up to the last minute! Now what does X equal? There ' s a geometry test TOMORROW?!! All this to be a civil engineer? E Jon sets up his own computer dating service. The typical freshman math student. 175

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Foreign Language Hola! Bonjour! Guten tag! KoN- ichiwa! Just a sample of the va- riety of foreign languages avail- able at Armstrong. Not only does the foreign language department teach these strange languages, but they also sponsor such activities such as a foreign language immersion day, in which students spoke in a foreign tongue for an entire day. The classes also celebrate foreign holidays in class, which promotes the culture associated with the language. Foreign language isn ' t required of high school students, but many still choose to take one. New this year was Japanese which a select number of students studied via TV, in the TV Studio. The instructor commu- nicated with the Armstrong students from the Cooper TV Studio when she could see what Armstrongs students were doing. TT TT 1 I 1 veryone took cooking and sewing classes in seventh grade, however, I 1 V 1 4 f l H home-ec classes at Armstrong are a far cry from the home-ec I 1 1 II r y m I vV V -L classes of junior high. These classes emphasize lifestyles and every- - - - - ■ ■ ■ ■ - - ■ ■ day responsibilities, such as child care and independent living. Students learn valuable skills that help them lead happier and more independent lives. 177