Edina High School - Whigrean Yearbook (Edina, MN)

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June Corson — counselor — It A from St Oluf ami It.S from Northern State College hi South Dakota. Ted Downs — counselor — It.S ami M S from University of Wisconsin Fat Kngelhard — counselor — B.S and M A from U. of Minnesota. itohert Hall — counselor attended College of St Thomas Martin Jordan. Jr. — counselor — B.S. and M A from I of M Mark McCartan counselor B A and M.A. from University of Northern Iowa Judy Feltijohn — counselor B.S. from t niversits of Michigan. Bichard Busch reading teacher B.S from U of M arid M Kd from Macalaster College Sybil Worse 11 — Special Kdneation — B A from Custavus Adolphus and M A from I of Nl — attended Mankato Stale and I' of San Diego. to counseling job of Mark McCartan is remarkabK nc consuming anil it frequently finds him engaged in conversation, however, he manages to fit everyone into his bttsv schedule. 27

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Counselors Counselors Attempt A High Aim; A More Personal Relationship I think the counselor's role is changing from definite planned futures to encouraging students to get along. We re becoming more involved in human relations to help people in schools to work together. I would like to have no desks in the office—they separate people. I would also like to be called by m first name.’ Pat Engelhard (conn) .. . A highlight for me is when I can sit and talk with a person and know there is perfect communication. ’I'here’s satisfaction when I know I’m entering into a person's life and there is going to be an impact on their life at that place and time.” Mark McCartan (coun) ... I like the variety and challenge of my working with parents and students on problems. I wish we could be more flexible in meeting students needs. I believe this is one thing wo can achieve with the new school” June Corson (coun) ... “M biggest job is ! eing a friend of the student and helping him improve his self image. Kids are victims of their environment and we have so little effect on the home. Ted Downs (coun) ... Don’t run. go slowly, it is only to yourself that you have to go. Judy Pcttijolm (coun) ... “My responsibility, is to contact college visitors, a tremendous service to you guys and you often don't realize it” Martin Jordan (coun) ... I find it particularly rewarding to In? with a student three years and watch him grow and develop. Honesty is the most important quality before I can start an) kind of relationship with my coun selees. Robert Hall (coun). .. Joe Liedl gives his full attention to Richard Busch, who is try to improve the class' reading ability. 26 The excitement of selecting a college prompts students Katie Weigle, Greg and Barb Master to have a conference with Ted Downs.

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English English Lit Classes Go Christmas Caroling ToVeterans Hospital Mrs. Einholt lias everything on an individual basis. You’re working for yourself and not the teacher. Jeff Hall (12) ... In biographies you have to like to read or you’ll get bored. Itight now we're writing to Pablo Casals in Puerto Rico to find out what he feels about the Vietnam war and other things. It's like a long distance inters iew. Carolyn Bachtold (12) ... In creative writing, you’re putting out thoughts all the time, and you’re writing almost everything down. I feel that's really good because that's how you develop your writing skill, even though it seems like a lot of work. Nancy Lillchci (11) ... Humanities is one of the l»csl courses to attempt to bring together mans of the ideas and topics students deal with in everyday life Larry Stotts (hum. cin art) ... Its fun w hen you do quarter projects because a lot of kids make movies. The fact that they made them, and the movies were original made it neat. It was like a part of that person was on film. 1 think we have a really good English program . Sally Dahlstrom (11) ... 1 enjoy English, and think the enthusiasm I feel might be able to transfer to others. What is more important in any phase of life than reading and writing? Communication? Ursula Costello (comp, s.s.) ... Em getting a greater understanding of the media. Making commericals was really great l ecause it was entertaining.” John Phillips (10) ... I enjoy teaching ! ecause of those lx‘autiful. rare moments when I feel 1 have touched someone's life, and it makes a difference. Barbara Hare (Creek way. biog) ... Everett Anderson is able to perch comfortably on a chair wh teaching about the Shakespearean Globe Theatre 28 The affirmative debate team takes notes on the speeches while their opponents sent their side of the argument hoping to outwit the opposite team.