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

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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.

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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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The junior and senior bands are under the very able direction of MR. GERALD HAACK. In addition to his band work he has done splendid work in training an outstanding Twirling squad. He also gives individual instrumental lessons. Everyone who has had MISS MARGUERITE GARRITY re- members her as a wonderful friend and understanding teacher. Eighth grade English and music are taught by her in the tower room. She has charge of the junior high transportation record and has act- ed as chairman of the Magazine Campaign for several years. MISS RUTH PERSON hands out and helps to untangle knotty problems in advanced mathematics, algebra, and geometry. She serves as the business adviser of the Wa Wa Ta staff. She holds a M. A. degree from the University of Minnesota. Sophomore students are exposed to the many phases of World History by the stimulating instruction of MISS JANE RITCHAY, who has succeeded Miss Agnes Reinemund. Miss Ritchay has been very active in assisting with the play productions for two years. Her special work has been the supervision of the crew committees. Physics, chemistry, and general science Classes are all tau ht b MR. JAMES BRADSHAW. Many students are indeed forgtlunat:I to have hadlllBig Jim as their science instructor. He is the director of the Visual Aid program and acts as the adviser of the Visual Aid Club. As junior class adviser he works with juniors on the Junior- Senior Prom preparations. MR. FRANK CIRILLI meets all seniors in his Problems of American Democracy classes. He also teaches one class of ninth grade social science. His extra-curricular duty includes the work of assistant coach. Many know him as the adviser of the 3:45 Club. Since MR. VINCENT SEGUIN has ioined East High faculty, dramatics has received new life. In addition to his ninth grade English classes he teaches one Class in Speech to seniors. He is the adviser of the very popular Speech Club. American literature, the fundamentals of English, and journalis- tic Writing are the chief elements of study for the junior English classes taught by MISS IRENE THOMPSON. She directs the activities of the Wayzgoose staff and acts as adviser of the Wa Wa Ta. Senior English, French Classes, Chapel Assembly and Com- mencement are all associated with MISS HELEN PESARK. Eng- lish literature. the fundamentals of English structure. the technique of creative writing recall to many her stimulating instruction. As the adviser of the French Club she assists With their social events. She holds a M. A. degree from the University of Wisconsin. Since COACH WILLIAM FINN has joined the East High faculty, both the football and basketball records have shown a steady improvement. All juniors become well acquainted with the history of their country in Mr. Finn's American history classes. Junior high students are very fortunate to begin their social science studies under the excellent instruction of MISS BESSIE ORVALD. She has served as the general chairman for American Education Week for several years. MISS MABEL HARD is the art instructor for all grades. The advanced art class provides opportunity for students with special ability to express their talent. In addition to her art classes she teaches one class of seventh grade English.