Denfield High School - Oracle Yearbook (Duluth, MN)

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HELEN LEE BENNETT LENORE K. SNODGRASS 8.5. University of Minnesota, 1930 B.A. Simpson College B.S. University of Minnesota, l935 M. A. University of Wisconsin AURORA MATTSON B.A. Gustavus Adolphus PHILANA CAPSTON B.A. University of North Dakota CALLIE MERRITT B.A. University of Minnesota GERTRUDE LAMONTAGNE B.A., M.A. Carleton College English English, the language of our country, receives special emphasis in educational study. Now that we are at war, our language seems even more precious to us, for it explains and interprets the things we hold most dear, life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Besides American writings, the prose and poetry of England and of other nations are oFFered for our study, creating for the pupil a knowledge of the best in literature and developing an appreciation that he can nurture all his life. Another phase of the English course is grammar and composition, a knowledge of which is essential to the

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DOROTHY GRUBB ANDERSON HAZEL TWOMLEY FRANK PUGLISI B.S. University of Minnesota B.S. University of Illinois B.S. University of Minnesota M.A. University of Iowa Physical Education The body beautiful can be obtained through the physical education program. Physical training insures an extended youth full of good health, skill, poise, plus the enjoyment, recreation, and good sports- manship it exemplifies. Mathematics Since grade school, mathematics has played an important role in a school dayp so through high school, mathematics continues to strive for accuracy and clear thinking. The phases of math are wide and varied beginning with first year algebra and plane geometry. For more advanced work second and third year algebra and solid geometry are offered with trigonometry completing the course. Thus mathematics offers its usefulness to the student who grasps its true service in the following up of various careers. ELLEN MALIN LEONA THOMEY M.A. Columbia University B.S. University of Minnesota if is i is we WALTER HUNTING B.A. Lawrence College ahah? In 43. 4 'f if , Y . ' f... f rang, .3 if W

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A MARJORIE RIDDLE MARGARET GATZWEILER B.S. University of Minnesota Pl1.B. University of Chicago M.A. Columbia University Department student, because it enables him to express himself with clearness, exactness, and effectiveness. To those who have definite talent in written expression, a course in creative writing is open, while news writing is offered to the student who has a nose for news. The study of newspapers and actual reporting of news com- prise this course. Some students may choose rather the field of oral expression, and study public speaking and advanced public speaking. Or those who wish to know the mysteries of the stage take play production. This course includes instruction in acting technique, make-up, and the various tasks behind the stage, such as, lighting, scenery paint- ing, and arranging the set. CLARENCE ROSVALL B.E. Superior State Teachers College BELLE KAAKE B.S. University of Minnesota THOMAS BLEWETT B.A. Yankton College M.A. University of Colorado MARGARET ELDER B.S. Northwestern U niver sity