Washburn High School - Wahian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Reassembling a library can be a big job. To Understanding Pat Smith shows creativity in motion The Zest of Klobuchar Now where did I put my glasses?” 13

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Many books make choosing difficult. English Is A Key Nancy Aaker listens intently. Variety was the key word for Washburn’s English department this year, as students concentrated on literature. Shakespeare, grammar, and composition. In addition, word study, speech, drama, and creative writing offered seniors a less conventional approach to our language. Sophomores spent much time preparing for the minimum essentials test, as well as studying American literature. For a change of pace, juniors studied Shakespeare’s plays one semester. Seniors in creative writing classes were seen popping popcorn, playing with silly stuff, and looking at unusual pictures to encourage more detailed observations of our surroundings. The drama classes helped to present three one-act plays in January. as well as working on the senior play. Speech classes gave students self-confidence as they learned to express their ideas. Such diversity in courses greatly enhances Washburn's English department. 12

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UhZ ■ Our World Is Tomorrow’s History Maps help students gain perspective. This year’s social studies department greeted Washburnites with a curriculum change. Sophomores are now taking only world history, while juniors take American history. A new advanced junior class, taught by Mr. Daniel, gives talented students an in-depth study of social studies. New books were purchased for the entire department. Many seniors found their social studies courses more challenging than in previous years. By studying economics and government. seniors learned how our governmental and economical systems are organized. Selected students from Mr. Carlson's economics classes were allowed to work independently on special term projects. The seniors were offered electives in sociology, the study of man’s interaction; psychology, the study of man's mind; and philosophy, the study of logic. These and other courses helped further students’ understanding of the world in which they live. Students learn that the world is our window on a challenging future. 14