Washburn High School - Wahian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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MATH AND SCIENCE CONTRIBUTE TO A WORLD RACE Mr. Trainer explains the anatomy of an owl to attentive biology students. Math students solve problems with utmost concentration. Physics is enjoyed by students as they perform an experiment wave motions of slinkies. showing the The science and mathematics department offered a wide range ot subiects, all helping to prepare students tor tuture careers or interests. Biology, most otten taken in the sophomore year, was a fascinating study ot plant, animal, and human existence. Physical Science Study Committee CPSSCD physics provided students with new ideas, new opportunities, and new challenges. Chemistry students spent hours balancing equations, memorizing valences, and setting modern science back titty years. Because ot the extensive laboratory facilities available, students not only engaged in classroom study but also performed many experiments and watched demonstra- tions by the teachers. The mathematics department was equally broad. Ottered to students were algebra, plane and solid geometry, advanced algebra, and trigonometry. Students ot unusual ability were able to participate in an acceler- ated program. Under this program a student took plane and solid geometry in his sophomore year, advanced algebra and Trigonometry in the junior year, and college math as a senior. All in all, the opportunities ottered in these fields were unlimited. Washburn could be proud ot its science and math departments. Chemistry students watch a reaction with wonder- ment and expectation.

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L' px SOCIAL STUDIES LINK THE PAST WITH THE PRESENT History captures the attention of these Washburn students. Social studies give students background in the why's ot past events and trends. Students are taught to apply this valuable knowledge of human affairs to the present and the future, they are taught to learn from history. Sophomores absorb the intricacies of their nation's and the vvorld's past. Juniors begin again with Amer- ican history in a detailed study of the developments and trends in domestic and foreign policy that have brought us to the present day. Senior history is the absorbing investigation ot modern government, eco- nomics, and current events. The hand must communicate our thought. ,yup Jil KX .. W vv,,,,L WWW , 1 ., ,,,,, aff' ,i 'W' Miss Peterson relates complexities in the study of history to attentive students. MWWMMMW .ni History is told by pictures on wall of classroom. History student points at city of presidential assassination.

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LANGUAGES ARE IMPORTANT IN A QHRINKING WORLD For the first time language laboratory facilities vvere available to those studying the modern languages: French, Spanish, and German. This equipment, con- sisting of headphones with attached microphones, greatly aided both the students and the teacher. A tape recording of phrases spoken in the foreign tongue vvas played. Students repeated these phrases into their individual microphones free from outside distractions. The teacher, by means of a control panel, was able to listen to each student individually or to the class as a vvhole. lt was also possible for the teacher to speak to individuals through the headphones with- out interrupting the rest of the class. Enclosed indi- vidual booths vvere also available for special uses. The only language offered at Washburn that could not make practical use of these facilities was Latin. Although nowadays one does not become fluent in the speaking of Latin, it is very helpful in other ways. Because Latin students study the intricacies of Latin grammar, they are vvell prepared to study modern languages and to better understand their ovvn. Because vve live in an ever-shrinking vvorld and at a time vvhen world communications are a prime con- cern of everyone, languages are playing an increas- ingly important role. Through hard work students make good use of the lan- guage lab facilities. Clnq quatre trois deux un Sauter'