Wayzata High School - Wayako Yearbook (Wayzata, MN)

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From Fractions to Frustrums Most of the eighth graders were taught by Mr. Sclnier Simonson. He had five sections of eighth grade math, one of which studied elementary algebra for the last part of the year. The main purpose was to familiarize the students with everyday problems and to prepare them for advanced math. The sole job of Mr. Fred Harvey was teaching algebra, both elementary and advanced to all interested students. He too, tried to better the math education at Wayzata. To his advanced algebra sections he introduced calculus, statistics, and the theory of equations and allowed them to use certain of the new instruments bought for the department. These were experimental methods considered very effective and successful. Geometry was the main field of Mr. John Campbell again this year. As in his previous six years at WHS, he taught plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. A new change in this section was the removal of the required math booklets. The students were instead given the opportunity to write l ook reports. To enable some to progress faster, he introduced trig and solid geometry to plane geometry students and allowed solid geometry students to work with the precision instruments. Mr. Harvey and Mr. Campbell advised the Senior High Math Club. Because of the added advantages, the whole math department appears to have undergone noticeable improvement. ••We're surely glad you showed us how to do that one correctly. Mr. Campbell, Mr. Harvey, and Janice Hansen Page Seventeen

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 In a few years, it will be quite understandable to you.' Mrs. Morris. Carol Wightman. and Steve Danielson You'd rather do it on this? Mr. Simonson and Kathy Omlic Math Solves Mysteries During the 1959-60 school year, many improvements throughout the entire math department were evident. The six teachers took adequate care of all students required to. and choosing to take math. Three of the most important advances made in this section were to compose a vocabulary list for all math students, to obtain precision instruments for use in higher math, and to make it possible for all students able to progress faster to do so by providing honor classes. Miss Barbara Fluegal, the newest member of the math facultv. had charge of half of the newest members of the school—the seventh graders. She had four sections of these students to which she introduced percentages, ratios and informal geometry and reviewed earlier math. Included also in her day was one section of senior math which was designed primarily as a refresher course to improve the math background of those who felt they needed it. Taking his share of the load with the other four seventh grade sections. Mr. Richard Mooney found he had his hands full. Along with teaching, he was an advisor to the seventh grade class. To help out the English department, he taught one class of English. As a result of a heart attack suffered during March, Mr. Mooney was replaced while he recuperated for two months by Mr. C. M. Swenson. Mrs. Barbara Morris had a busy year, too. Ilcr schedule was filled by three ninth grade general math classes, one eighth grade class, and one elementary algebra section. In the algebra section, she encouraged them to enrich their mathematical minds by introducing projects and new ideas. Don't you understand it yet? Mr. Mooney and Terry Lcddy

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 This little friend Is quite amusing.” Mr. Dittbenner, Sue Covey. The directions must be there somewhere. Mr. Fretheim. Anne and Mike Wheeler Lane, and Jerry Neth Science Offers Endless Vista of New Knowledge The science program in Wayzata High includes seventh and eighth and ninth grade general science, biology, chemistry and physics. The student's natural curiosity is satisfied through classroom lectures, field trips, lab experiments and independent research. Since we never run out of qustions about the world around us, the science program is geared to help us discover some of the basic truths about our environment. Beginning in junior high, the student is introduced to astronomy, geology, weather, elementary botany, zoology, entomology, anatomy, physical sciences, and magnetism. Mr. Dittbenner and Sir. Fretheim arc the instructors of seventh and eighth grade science courses. In ninth grade, students enrolled in science courses attend Mr. DcttlofFs or Mr. Bittlc’s classes. They probe more deeply into the fields of plant and animal life, weather, the elements, and physical forces such as fire, water, and wind. There is a special unit devoted to driver education which instills a healthy attitude towards driving and acquaints the student with the mechanics of the automobile. What a magnificent hvla vcriscolor (tree toad)!” exclaims the biology students. Under Mr. Bittlc’s tutelage, students learn the divisions of the plant and animal king Add both to mine, then we’ll see what happens. Mr. Hsielln, Sharon Linin-Kcr. and Marvin Davis Page Eighteen