East High School - Wa Wa Ta Yearbook (Superior, WI)

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i4almim'4bzatz'on East High students are indeed fortunate to have as their leader and counselor MR. MERWIN R. STEFFENS. Mr. Steffens be- came principal of East High school in September, 1947. Previous to this time he served as the principal of the Peter Cooper school, and as dean of boys at Central High school. His youthful viewpoint, patient understanding, and friendly in- terest have gained him many lasting friends among the students and teachers. uEast High School, are the words of MISS MARGARET HUDSON, school secretary, at the left as she receives the scores of messages daily that are vital to all. The innumerable reports on each student, the systematic filing of all this infor- mation, the correspondence related to all students, and the attention of hundreds of details Which are quickly and accurately handled by Miss Hudson keep East High running smoothly. To her right is Mary Helen Novack, senior student assistant Who has been an able helper to Miss Hudson part of each day.

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Seated: President of Board; Miss Bernadette White. Standing: 0. E. Nordness, Supervisor of Buildings an Fletcher, Leslie W. Johnson, Superintendent of Schools; Florence Michalski, Hugo Swanson, John 0. Berg, Mrs. Walter Lindegren, Miss Nona MacQuilkin, A. W. Elmgreen, d Grounds; A. E. Westlund, Vice-President; Harry Ernest B. Nelson, Director of Child Accounting; E. J. Norman, Secretary of Board, absent from picture, H101 ahz'df'mft'on To these men and women comprising the Board of Education is entrusted the weighty community responsibilities of providing the students of this city with the best educational facilities that Superior can afford. Add to this the problem of financial support, maintenance, expansion of the school plant, the improvement of the cur, riculum, and the establishment of policies for the efficiency and growth of the school system, one can readily realize the many hours that these citizens spend in the interest of the students of Superior. In recognition for their services East High student s express their gratitude. MR. LESLIE W. JOHNSON became superin- tendent of Superior Public Schools on July 1, 1949. after serving the schools as Curriculum Director for several years. As the director of curriculum studies, he became well acquainted with the schools, teachers, and students. This city is fortunate to have its educational work under the leadership of such a competent educator, administrator, and friend. At the left you see him viewing a miniature construction of the new school which will be his major project in 1950.

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MR. IVAR HAGLUND, Dean of Boys. meets all boys indi- vidually Who need advice, guidance. or friendly help, He is the one Who is personally interested in the individual boy. All sophomores meet him as their biology instructor. He has earned his M. A. de- gree from the University of Iowa. MISS ERNESTINE SEYLER, Dean of Girls. meets each girl individually in order to assist her to become a well-adjusted hiqh school student She is the one who is personally interested in the individual girl. She is also the school librarian and the adviser of the Student Council. MISS AMY WOLFORD is in charge of the Home Economics department and the school lunch program. She is the adviser of the Home Economics Club. Every one appreciates Miss Wolford's efforts to provide such good meals during the school year. MR. JOHN IEFFERS teaches seventh, eighth and nine grade general science classes and woodworking shop classes. Outside of his regular classes he assists with the care of all school properties. If flying were part of the curriculum. he could instruct in the pilot- ing of a plane MR. ARTHUR MINGUEY. instructor in the commercial de- partment, teaches bookkeeping. shorthand, typing, and two classes of mathematics. As school accountant, his work involves the re- cording of all receipts and expenditures of school money. In classes of typing and stenography, juniors and seniors learn the importance of accuracy, Clarity, and speed in business training under the instruction of MRS. GUDRUN MCCARTAN. In addi- tion to her commercial classes she has charge of the Activity asso- ciation accounts. As a senior adviser she arranges the Baccalaure- ate program. New to our faculty this year is MRS. NINA CARLSON who teaches sophomore English, and first and second year Latin. In addition to her work at school, she is the proud mother of four chil- dren. She received her M. A. degree from the Chicago University. MISS MARGUERITE WOLFINGER makes mathematics alive and practical to her eighth and ninth grade classes. The ate tivities 0f the Booster Club are under her guidance. She earned her M. A. degree from the University of Wisconsin. Under the very competent leadership of MISS EDNA FOX, the Choir at East has increased in size and has shown marked im- provement in performance. She also teaches seventh and ninth grade music classes and one ninth grade social science class. In a social capacity she acts as Polyphonic Club adviser. Although MR. MERRILL THOMPSON teaches at East only one day a week, he has developed a quality orchestra. He directs the String Ensemble and gives instrumental lessons at East and at other public schools in the city. Everyone at East knows MR. JULIUS IUEL for his sparkling wit and friendly personality. He teaches the boys gym Classes and also directs the noon hour activities in the gym. All students appre- ciate the entertainment program he provides during the noon hour. He also serves as adviser to the Pep Club members. Tumbling, dancing, basketball, volley ball, soccer, andi calis- thenics are all part of the physical education classes taught by tMISS DORIS BRUNNER. The modern dance group is an extragcur- ricular activity. She has charge of the Cheerleaders and is also the adviser of the Girls' Athletic association.