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

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With their desks turned to the bock of the room Miss MeShone's Plane Geometry clou works quickly to finish one of the moro importont tests before the bell rings to end the period. AN OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP NEW 16 The Physical Education students take odvontoge of the opportunity to participate in a vigorous game of basketball Richard Ekstrum uses the cord catalog to aid him in finding information during his English Closs.

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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

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As the echo of the lost “Hello ' ond “Did you finish your ossignment for history? dies in the halls. Sophomore Richard Ekstrum begins his doy in his Plane Geometry class. Amidst proofs, constructions and theorems Richard learns the fundamentals and practical applications of geometry. American History occupies his time during second hour. Here he becomes familiar with our American heritage and future Third hour may begin with a swim in the pool, a competitive game of baseball or a lesson in health. With the emphasis on good sportsmanship Richard and his classmates strive to improve their physical fitness in their Physical Education class. Books, dissection, microscopes and experiments make up Richard's fourth hour Biology class. The students verify what they have learned by disecting specimens and conducting experiments. Richard develops industrial and technical skills in his Industrial Arts class. With the experience of using the modern machines he has an opportunity to acquire training for a future vocation or advocation. Sixth hour Richard enters his English class to begin another hour of leorning. To understand literature, grammar and the proper uses of the library is the goal his teacher has set for him. INTERESTS... Microscopes aro one of the important tools in Biology. Sophomores Jim Schneider ond Richard Ekstrum conduct on experiment uting if. Sophomoros Corot Wootaja ond lorry Soper work with mops ond charts to help thorn reach a bettor understanding of the moferiol thot they are studying in American History. 17