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

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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

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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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After High School What? Most students, if not all, anticipate that day when the principal hands them their diplomas. But what comes after high school? Fortunately, Armstrong has a place where students can go for help in making that decision: The Career Center. The Career Center offers a variety of options for students to explore. In terms of careers, students can take tests that outline their interests and abilities. Students can also learn about colleges, as well as standardized tests. The center is equipped with many books and pamphlets about different colleges and standardized tests, such as the PSAT, ACT, and SAT. Hal Vickman runs the center and as its core, he serves the same purpose as the center itself: to inform students of their options and help them decide what path to follow after high school. Hey! Look what ' s available in the Career Center! ■ft ' k till Wr , f Ft fail «f 1 II ' Mr. Vickman is always ready to help you plan the rest of your life. Use the computer for College or Career Planning! A Break From Routine Substitute teachers: they make our day and we ruin theirs. We always manage to come up with tricks to fluster them, from paper airplanes and spit wads to switch- ing seats with friends and making obscene noises. Although we all agree that subs are a lot of fun it ' s not much fun to have them for more than a few days, especially when they aren ' t qualified to teach that subject. Annoying habits subs have are telling you that you are the worst class they ' ve had all day, mis- pronouncing your name, telling you their life stories, and making threats. When you need a break from your everyday routine, subs give you the perfect opportunity. Yet some subs are very knowledgeable and are a welcome change to normal routine, so pay attention! Respect them! You never know when that sub could be giving you your semester grade. We all enjoyed the day this lady came for Mrs. Ferrano. 178