Worthington High School - Trojan Yearbook (Worthington, MN)

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Three math courses - plane geometry instructed by Leon Schimbeno and Morris Marcotte, advanced algebra instructed by Darryl Hill and Mr. Marcotte, and solid geometry and trigonometry instructed by Mr. Marcotte - are offered in Worthington Senior High. Plane geometry instructs the students in a practical appli- cation of lines, angles, and circles. The atmosphere of the geometry class has been made more conductive to study be- cause of new equipment acquired by the math department this year. Advanced algebra, as its name suggests, is a continuation of elementary algebra taught to the students in the ninth grade. Students taking this course learn of linear equations, determinants, and logarithms. Students taking solid geometry and trigonometry, instructed by a newcomer to the senior high faculty, Morris Marcotte, discover the use of three dimensional figures and the relation- ships between the sides and angles of a triangle. Approximately SOO WHS students took advantage of the opportunity to receive a well-balanced math foundation nec- essary for further scientific and mathematical studies. Already, there are times the school is so crowded one is in a dilemma as where he may study his solid. Here Vince Hollaren, one of the more studious, solves this problem 'in a most unusual way. the Thinking Man's Intelligence OK Boss, is this alright? Judy Hvistendahl asks Nancy Hughes who seemingly knows all the answers to higher algebra prob- lems. Well it goes like this, says Jan Newburn as she explains her geometry problem to the class. By observing the ex- pressions on Mr. Schimbeno's and Mark Lieske's faces, one would think her proof to have been a bit humorous. 27

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Three science courses - biology instructed by Harriet Hen- ium and Don Koenig, physics instructed by Darryl Hill, and chemistry instructed by Mr. Koenig - are ottered in Worth- ington Senior High. Students taking biology leorn of the plant and animal king- doms. They olso leorn the art of disecting such things as frogs, craytish, and worms. Physics is 0 course which instructs the students in many of the principles used in further scientific studies. ln this course, students attain knowledge of the metric system, density, speci- tic gravity, and many other essentials of science. Chemistry, the science dealing with the composition ot sub- stances and the changes which these substances undergo, pro- vides the students with a background in the laboratory meth- od of study and the principles of mixing chemicals without the threat of an explosion. By taking advantage of the National Defense Act, the sci- ence ond math departments received many pieces ot modern equipment which have made the classrooms more interesting places to study. This can was stepped on by an elephant who was strolling through the physics room, points out Eugene Bryngelson to the class, whereas Jerry Holm and Linwood Galland pay no attention to him. Science, Mathematics Programs Tax Scalpell demands Dr. Randall Horstman of Bill Goff as they disect their frog for a biology experiment. C12HQ2O11 + KC103 -3 heap big smoke. Carol Strom and Gene Puhl experiment with these chemicals and watch the results, Be assured, Mr. Koenig is nearby with the tire extinguisher in case smoke turns to fire. 26

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'I can see what is wrong with thatl states Arlys Nilson as she checks with Judy Hvistendahl concerning her typing assignment. Meanwhile Miss Jantzen prepares to time the other students. Copy Katz says Miss Jantzen as Karole Katz dictates a letter to these future secretaries, Ardys Ann Groninga, Glenda Kruse, Carol Janssen, and Coralie Holland. Senior Hi h Classes Offer Training Four commercial courses - typing instructed by Erna Jantzen, John Calwell, and Reuban Melom, steno I and ll instructed by Miss Jantzen, bookkeeping instructed by Mr. Colwell, and practical business and business law instructed by Mr. Colwell - are offered in Worthington Senior High. The first tour weeks of typing class are spent in learn- ing the locations of the keys on the keyboard. The rest of the year is spent in the developing of speed and accuracy in timed writings, tabulations, manuscripts, letters, and enve- lopes. Steno I and ll includes the learning of the shorthand sym- bols, characters, and blends as well as increasing speed by shorthand takes. The steno II girls spend their time increasing their speed and accuracy by 'transcribing their shorthand notes on the typewriter. ln the course of bookkeeping the students learn the prin- ciples and practices of bookkeeping and accounting which are related to the daily lives of everyone. The study of book- keeping prepares the students for employment in business as well as the budgeting ot the household. Practical business and business law is a course which in- troduces the students to the negotiable instruments of checks, insurance, etc. It also enlightens the student as to their re- sponsibilities to the community in which they live. 28