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

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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

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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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Junior Patricio Billbe begins her day by developing her ability to express herself through or!. Clay, wire, wood, paint and chalk are just a few of the many fields in which her artistic abilities can bo developed during first hour. Second hour begins with a Si senorita as Patricia begins her Spanish class. The now rules for grammar, verbs and vocabulary are learned with much study and the aid of movies, records and tape recorders. Ancient ond modern world history are the subject of Patricia's third hour World History class By learning to appreciate the value of world history Patricia and her classmates are able to reach a better understanding of their own history and future. The proper way to do household chores is taught in Patricio's Home Economics class. Sewing and cooking are just two of the many things which she (earns about in her fourth hour class There are sewing machines, a complete kitchen ond a reproduction of a modern home available to make her study realistic and to obtain actual practice Patricia explores American literature during fifth hour in her English eloss. Work with grammar, vocabulary and spelling is also included in the curriculum. Potrlcio Billbe utilizes the study lime given by her Advanced Algebra teocher to start working on her assignments tor the next day. A deeper probe into algebra is the immediate goal during sixth hour. Patricio's Advanced Algebra class perfects the skills learned in the student? first year of algebra and goes on to introduce new phases of mathematics. Potrlcio Billbe ond Junior Georgia Guzzi occurolely meoivro out the proper Ingredients noeded to complete the main dish of o meal that they ore preporing in their Home Economics doss. Mr. Loegerings's World History students ponder over the difficult questions In their wookly quiz on o chapter of their textbook. 18