Worthington High School - Trojan Yearbook (Worthington, MN)

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Chemistry I and ll are preparatory courses dent studies the more advanced chemistry. designed for the students who will be taking Linda Horstman and Monte Moore measure chemistry in college. The basic principles of exact, not to ruin a project. chemistry are further developed as the stu- lntroduction to Biology is team taught and in volves discussion, lecture, films, indoor labo- ratory work and outdoor laboratory exer- cises. Robert Emary demonstrates to sopho- more Scott Carlson the techniques of dis- secting earth worms. This is a prerequisite to other Biology courses. junior Duane Hassing finishes a project in the lab. Chemistry has proven to Duane to be a fulfilling course in his daily schedule. Wildlife to Stars Together We Can Make it Happen Quite a few classes were team- taught this past year. One in which involved the Science Department was Introduction to Biology. To- gether Leo Peterson and Robert Emary taught Biology. While one handled the lecture and discussion portion, the other supervised labo- ratory work. Another class which in- volved a considerable number of students was Animal Systems. This was a comparative study of a system in several different types of the animal kingdom. Astronomy was one of the new classes added to the department. Students discussed planets, stars, and therories on the origin and evolution of the universe. Also a field trip to the planetarium at Southwest Minn. State College was taken. This, with night obser- vations with a telescope were all appreciated by the students. Sciencef23

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Math Explores the Ideas of Group and Field Theories The Math Department was taught by three teachers: john Forsyth, Ken Droegemueller, and Rich Adel. Together they taught Geometry, Ad- vanced Algebra, and M.l.A. Career Vocational Algebra was open to those students who elected to pur- sue the' study of mathematics. Mastery of basic arithmetic, algebra skills, and concepts were the goals. Students completing three years of the Geometry, Advanced Algebra, and M.l.A. programs were well prepared for college math. We made use of our hands on equipment: geometric models, slide rules, calculators, over-head projec- tors, teletype, and chalk to supple- ment the programs. The various sections of Geometry, Advanced Algebra, and M.l.A. were designed quite well so that students may change instructors at the se- mester and still feel comfortable in the new environment. All three in- structors used the same grading scale, as well as same quarter, se- mester, and final exams. ln those ways all students should have felt comfortable with any section. r r .,., . Q. l sgggzfgyw L. ,- .:yw Xmicmufs fiat F ..- QU a 5 ' Iv , . 1 .- . Larry Fields, Russ Folker, and Lynn Brunk are and quadratic equations. If students want to combining their ideas from Algebra and go on in Algebra, they can study logarithms Geometry. The students study sets of num- and trigonometric functions. bers, polynomials, factoring, functions, linear , i girl .ft 'ifffmff . '5 i.. ' ,F Career Vocational Algebra emphasises the structure of Algebra as it relates to working written word problems as well as an analysis procedure method of solution, and making 22fMath . rowfzf' 1 correct conclusions in word problems. The Markman, and Linda Gravon are all improv students also learn some simple geometric ing their math skills. This class is for those concepts. Carol Boyle, Sherri Buysman, Sonja who will not be taking math in college.

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Music Brings Love Into the Hearts of WHS Students The halls were alive with the sound of music on March 10, as it was Music in our School's day. The classes joined in singing This Land ls Your Land. A big thanks was given to those who helped in on the sing-along. The Music Department was no longer just band and choir. There were classes such as Voice and Music Theory. Voice was designed to assist students in fundamentals of tone production and vocal lit- erature. Music Theory l and Il was a college-prep course designed for those students who intend to study music beyond high school. The class was intended to aquaint students with the fundamentals of music, such as note reading, chords, and musical symbols. No previous experience was necessary to take the course. A 3- - .5 33, Y , n john Denvers .we are not, but we are struggling toward that goal, We are mak- ing headway when we can properly identify our C string from our E string. A new addition to the curriculum, Beginning Guitar has been filled to Capacity each quarter it has been offered. tlkl lllillll' V-.mg Students with previous musical background study music beyond high school. The stu- Barb Sellberg, Laura Drake, Mary Reker, could enter at a higher level in Music dents participating in Music Theory are Brad Doedon, Randy Evenson, Paul Grimes, Theory. This course is college-prep designed Roxanne Faul, Erin Logge, Kris Almberg, and David Blegen as instructor. to assist those students who intend to 24fMusic