Washburn High School - Wahian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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MATH AND SCIENCE Math is taken by almost all Washburn students. Geometry, advanced algebra, solid geometry and trigonometry are usually taken in the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grades, respectively. Accelerated courses arc very popular among the mathematically inclined students. In the accelerated program, sophomores take plain geometry and solid geometry in one year. Juniors take advanced algebra and trigonometry in one year. In their last year, seniors take college math. Science is stressed at Washburn since, with the coming of the space ago, it will play an important part in our future. Although the science program varies somewhat, biology is usually taken by sophomores, physics by juniors, and chemistry by seniors. Biology ami chemistry are the two most popular sciences. Students taking chemistry, physics, and biology were somewhat handicapped the first semester because the renovation of the laboratories had not been completed. However, the new science rooms will be a very definite help to future students. Uoyd Alwin: Geometry, History. James Cosgrove: Advanced Algebra, Varsity Baseball Coach. Intramural Basketball Coach. Mrs. Patricia Hcisc: Elementary Algebra, Geometry. Miss Helen Minty: Geometry. Miss Ruth Olsen: Accelerated Algebra-Trigonometry, Trigonometry. Stanley Person: Advanced Algebra. Geometry. Mrs. Thelma Brown: Biology. Robert Fridgen: Physics. Robert Gold-strand: Biology. Sophomore Hockey Coach. Assistant Track Coach. John Sorteberg: Advanced Algebra. Accelerated Geometry-Solid Geometry, College Math, Chess Club Adviser coi| Jjrdrup M.itri. (ii-urnc::y, Solid Geometry. Russel Ilclleckson: Chemistry, Varsity Football Coach, Sophomore Basketball Coach, Supervisor of Driver Education. Harry Pulver: Chemistry. Erling Reque: Physics. Alvin Roder: Biology. 10

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George Lykken: English. Miss Dorothy Mag-nuson: English, Developmental Reading, National Honor Society Adviser. Mervin Meyer: German, German Club Adviser, Senior Class Adviser. Mrs. Madeline Monson: English. Mrs. Arlene Mueller: English. German. Mrs. Helen Pellowe: Spanish, Spanish Club Adviser. James Rutherford: Spanish, ‘B Squad Football Coach, Assistant Wrestling Coach. Intramural Volleyball Coach. Mrs. Jerry Seale: English, Blue Tri Adviser. Miss Armilla Walsh: English, U. C. Service Club Adviser. Mrs. Mary Alice Wells: English, Shakespeare. FOREIGN LANGUAGES Washburn is fortunate in having an excellent language department with extraordinary teachers and facilities. The languages available arc: French, German, Latin, Russian, and Spanish. Four years of Spanish and Latin and three years of French and German are offered. Because it is more difficult, Russian is offered only to juniors and seniors with good English grades. Tape recorders and earphones are accessible to all language classes, and they aid many students in pronouncing and understanding the language. Parlcz plus lentement s'il vous plait.

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James Bolwine: Glee Club, Chorus. Clarence Hegg: Band, Orchestra, Chemistry. August Schauer: Art. Miss Marion Trowbridge: Art. WAHJAN Adviser. Art students interpret still life. MUSIC AND ART Art is one of the many fields in which Washburn-ites show their creative abilities. Basic art stresses the use of art in our daily living. It introduces the student to the use of many mediums and techniques. Music is another popular subject at Washburn. There arc three choruses: girls’ chorus, male chorus, and mixes chorus. Our band and orchestra always perform at many of the school functions. Frank Ario: History, Assistant Sophomore Football Coach, Sophomore Baseball Co3ch, Intramural Supervisor, Philosophy Club Adviser. Carl Carlson: History, Modern Problems. Varsity Hockey Coach, Sophomore Football Coach, Sophomore Track Coach. Fred Curtis: Modern Problems, Swimming Coach, Tennis Coach. Mark Goodman: History, Audio-Visual Adviser, Student Council Adviser. William Kuross: History, Assistant Varsity Football Coach, Ski (k ach. Intramural Basketball Coach, Lettermen’s Club Adviser. Mrs. Marilyn Kutish: History, SOCIAL STUDIES Roy Lindstedt: History. Miss Dorothy Peterson: History. Louden Schlagel: History, Debate Coach. Raymond Smith: History, Faculty Manager of Athletics. Social studies give us insight into the various civilizations now in existence. United States History in a World Setting is a two-year course-mandatory at Washburn. World history and American history are-included in the course. Modern problems, offered only to seniors, includes economics, psychology, and American government. 11