Simley High School - Spartan Yearbook (Inver Grove Heights, MN)

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SCI E N C E Science Department Expands The Science Department had a number of new teachers this year. Mr. Becke taught 8th grade Science, Mr. Classen taught Chemistry and 9th grade Science, Miss Gustum taught Practical Biology, and Mr. Lobben taught 9th grade Science. For the first time this year, an Electronics course was offered, taught by Mr, Bjorgaard. The course is taught in a two year sequence, mak- ing it possible to take Electronics I and ll. The objectivesrof the course arei to develop the basic concepts of di- rect and alternating currents and their application to various areas of electronics: to develop understanding, through lab experience, of scientific knowledge and skills directly related to the students emf ployment potentialg to properly use test instruments, which is one of the basic skills necessary in this field. IVIATH Seniors Use Computer The Computer Math class, consisting of eleven seniors, was in its second year of existence under Mr. Morrison. The class studied from a new textbook, Introductory Analysis. Senior High classes gained experience on the UNIVAC 422 Training Computer which was at Simley for about four weeks during the third quarter. The Math Department added two new teachers this year. Mr. Becke taught 7th grade Math and 9th grade Math, and Mr. Hanson taught 7th grade Math and 8th grade Math. The highlight of the school year for both the Science and Math De- partments was the Math-Science Fair, held on March 13. Out of the 140 entries in the Fair, fourteen were awarded blue ribbons, sixteen, red, and sixteen, white. Students in grades seven through twelve were eligible to enter. Mr. Bjorgaard was in ch.arge of the Fair this year. Chemicals + Mischief : BOOM! 22

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BUS. ED DE CA Inihated The Business Education Department received a new teacher this year. Miss lvlyran taught typing and shorthand. For the first time this year, a new program was introduced in the line of occupations. It was called DECA lDistributive Education Clubs of Americal. This program gave students an opportunity to get a head start on training for the job of their choice and for earning money for the future. It was a special treat to be able to leave school early, but then sometimes schoolwork can be easier than taking on the respon- sibility of a job. VOC. ARTS Choir In The Shop? The building of two fish houses for Mr. Hadler was the highlight ofthe year in the Industrial Arts Department. The career of singing was also taken up by Mr. Hadler to put some new life into his followers. The Home Economics Department opened the year by offering an adult education course for interested women in the area. The theme of the course was Hostess With the Mostess . The department also received a new zig-zag sewing machine. With the help of the new Home Economics teacher. Mrs. Kotval, the Senior classes were able to serve a delicious dinner and tea to the faculty during the year. They always say that the first year is the hardest. Vicky. Linda considers starting a new fad -this was quite the thing 60 years ago. Wm,-,,,, 'i....,i QW l