Washburn High School - Wahian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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H Traynor's biology class. Our New World Chemistry analyzes the composition and transformation of chemicals. From the results of experiments, seniors formulated general conclusions about the laws of nature. Knowledge gained in science classes prepares students to meet the growing challenges of a scientifically inclined world. But more importantly, it increases their understanding of the environment in which they live. Physics generates student interest. Pickled animals await dissection. It's all in the technique. 19

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Our world includes the very small. Curiosity is aroused in Mr. Science Creates With microscope, pulley, and test tube. Washburn students explored the wonders of biology, physics, and chemistry. In biology sophomores studied the physiology and anatomy of living organisms. With the aid of new techniques and equipment, they learned to recognize the regularities and diversities in their natural surroundings. Physical science acquainted juniors with the fundamental principles of matter and motion. Physics courses covered such areas as mechanics, heat, electricity, and sound. Students examine the results of their experiments.

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Girls Prepare For Homemaking Students enjoy new facilities. Cookie decorating takes time and patience. On many occasions during the past year, the delightful aroma of pies, cakes, and cookies filled the halls of Washburn. In addition to cooking, girls learned sewing, interior decorating, and cleaning in home economics classes. The girls took full advantage of the newly-remodeled classrooms this year. New ranges and dishwashers were among the many appliances recently installed, the girls also hosted several teas and parties in the new dining room-living room accommodations. These modernized facilities greatly aided students as they studied the fundamentals of home-making and home economics. Culinary talents are developed in cooking class. A skirt takes shape.