John A Johnson High School - Maroon Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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-,. ..... ...ir ,u.47iGE M A R 0 0 N From her own gracious nature Size bestows Nor stops to ask reward. MABEL C. OSTERGREN To Miss Ostergren, our ever helpful adviser, the class of 1924 owes every- thing. Through her capable management every affair put on by her proteges has been a success both financially and socially. Miss Gstergren has given of her time and efforts in building up an efficient class organization. Her cheer- ful personality has made itself felt by the students of '24 both in and outside the class room. Having many lettermen in her home room, Miss Ostergren takes a special interest in all sports, an interest which has helped to raise the athletic standing of Johnson High School. Miss Ostergren is a native daughter of St. Paul. After graduating from Central High School, she took up a course at the St. Paul Normal, now no longer in existence. After teaching in the grades for a few years, she finished her course at the Chicago University. Before teaching high school classes, Miss Ostergren taught in the grades. From there she came to Johnson High School. Though her forte lies in history, Miss Ostergren has been called upon to teach mainly mathematics and arithmetic. To Miss Ostergren belongs the credit of being interested in the individual members of the class of '24, She knows and recognizes everyoneg she talks over with each one his future plans and encourages him to go to college. She is deeply concerned about the scholastic standing of each student. The future success of many of us will be due largely to her sympathy. For this and all other help she has given the Class of '24, we wish to thank her, and as a class We hope she will have some pleasant memories of us when we have left johnson High School. Page I5

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I 1' ...... ....... , -D-4353 M A 1: 0 0 N Thou weft our guide, Philosopher, and frimzd. MR. GUISE During his fourteen years at Johnson High School, Mr. Guise has done much for the improvement and advancement of the school. He has always been willing to introduce new subjects and courses into the school curriculum. His interest does not extend to students alone, but includes sports, dramatics, music, and all other school activities. Mr. Guise shows his sportsmanship by being present at our games, to inspire and encourage our athletic repre- sentatives whether it be on the gridiron, the diamond, or the basketball floor. It is obvious that Johnson High School needs better educational and athletic facilities. Had it not been for the persistence of Mr. Guise, we would not have obtained as fine a building as the one we are now expecting. Mr. Guise is well Htted for his position as principal of Johnson High School because of his former training as student and teacher. After he was graduated from Macalester College in the classical course, he took up advanced courses in science at the Minnesota and Chicago Universities, and a course in education at Columbia University. While studying in these institutions, Mr. Guise was employed in the Twin Cities, first in the capacity of a teacher, secondly, as a principal. Later as a teacher in East High School, Minneapolis, he taught sciences. From East High School Mr. Guise accepted the principalship of the Washington and jefferson Grade Schools. After continuing in this position for three years, he came to the Johnson High School. Since 1910 he has been here regularly with the exception of the Winter of 1918-19 when he went abroad. During this time his placed was filled by Dr. Little. lrVe hope that Mr. Guise will continue principal of the enlarged Johnson High School so he may enjoy the fruits of his labors. Page I4

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- .v.. -.- ... -. .r 6.466 2 M R 0 0 N A SONNET We marvel much at this illustrious age, 'When millions at the throne of sacrifice Gave willingly and gladly to assuage The struggle of the nations, and the price Cf peace was paid, when movements staunch appear, Indomitable, to keep that harmonyg VVhen mountains, long quiescent, once more sear The place beneath with lava, iieryg And solid ground, as if to breathe, expands Then, trembling, shrinks, when messages are sent Vibrating through the air to distant lands Ere vapors alter in the Hrmament. We must take up the reins now, to extend Success. Cn us the future will depend. -ELEANOR SWANSQN Page I6