St Louis Park High School - Echowan Yearbook (St Louis Park, MN)

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AN OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP Clarinet players anxiously await their turn to compete lor o higher position In the clarinet section while Mr. Lysing listens to Junior Peggy Wichscr os she plays the selection. Typing class demands hard work and concentration, but Shirlee knows it will be worth the effort when she has leorned to type quickly and accurately 14

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UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITIES Senior Jim Quoylo, haggling over o difficult problem, first roods it. ond then In deep concentration probes for the answer. Suddenly the light downs as he remembers something he knew oil along. When at 7:40 the bell echoes its clarion tone throughout the school, both teachers and students realize thot once again it is time to learn. The time from 7.40 to 7:55 is homeroom period; not only is this a study hall, business transaction time and buzz session, but also an opportunity to promote good fellowship among the students and the teachers. The ringing of the 7:55 bell signifies the beginning of classes. There ore numerous subjects provided by the administration ond faculty. These subjects are available to the students to help them reach personal goals in their education By followiog six students through their daily schedule, the varied courses available fa them will be shown os they ore tackled each day by every student. The research, lectures, labs, tests, books, discussions, notes, and homework, will be pictured as they are faced, so thot our desired goals become past achievements. To adequately preparo us for effective adult living in a democratic society is the goal of education. The administration and faculty provide for us in our doss rooms the opportunities to reach this goal with success. The Academic Section is devoted to the opportunities and goals of our education. Doesn't anyone kncrw tho answer? Classroom disevssion produce lf-confidence ond the opportunity to express differing opinions. 13 Junior Marilyn Kogon, like many other students, uses the opportunity of study hall to propare for her next class and begin her homework.

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SKILLS IN MANY FIELDS.. Sophomore Shirlee Bomom begins the hustle and bustle of each day with an invigorating hour in her Physical Education class. Here the students receive training in physical fitness, competitive sports, swimming, heolth and first aid. Second hour Shirlee can be found in on English closs. Skills in reading, writing, grammar and listening are taught so that Shirlee and her classmates will be able to correctly present their knowledge to the world. Thoy also learn about literature in its many and varied forms, and are first introduced to the world of Shakespeare. The mysterious field of Biology begins to reveal itself to Shirlee during third hour. With the unusual odors of the biology room the new and interesting study of the origin of plants and animals begin. Skill in typing is learned during fourth hour. Shirlee looks aheod to the future in her typing class. She knows that this new ability will help her in her school work and that in the years to come, it will aid her in finding a job. Stepping into room 327 Shirlee, like all sophomores, steps back info our Americon history. During fifth hour the opportunity to discover and understand the history of our democratic government is waiting for Shirlee and her classmates; however, they also keep abreast of current events by reading nows magazines. The sound of marching feet and the music of the Varsity Band echoes through the school during sixth hour while Shirlee and other members of the bond practico on the field. Friday night members of the Varsity Band can be found putting their practice to work by performing at the football and basketball games. Varsity Band gives its members an opportunity to continue their education in music, and learn to partake in fair competition. Mr. Chriilcnjon tliontly wotchet over hit Amerkon Hittory clot! Ot »P nd on« ‘'O' d’li9« »ly reading about the lotett newvworthy event in world and notional affair . 15