Lake Preston High School - Prestonian Yearbook (Lake Preston, SD)

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Science Club Row 1. E. Kjellsen, S. Stymiest, C. Gilbery, R. Strong, C. Holm, J. Beck, D. Carlson, N. Thom- sen, C. Jensen. Row 2. C. Spilde, L,. Olson, B. Buckmaster, L. An- derson, P. Schroeder, J. Albert, S. Olson, Adv. Mr. Ronning. Something new has been formed this year, a Science club under the direction of Mr. Ronning. Sixteen members from the science clas- ses joined to form this club. The meetings were held once a month. Oh yes, these students had fun. They saw movies, did microscope work, sample tests with acids, experimented with magnetism; and what all didn’t these busy scientists do for a new world of tomorrow. Now, this is called an appendage.” practical Jalnei (Emphasize J Jn Sc 'aenee When visiting in the science room, one could see many experiments going on. Mr. Ronning and Mr. Madsen, the instructors, enjoy teaching these scientists of tomorrow for they know scientists were not made in a moment. Following directions and instructions as given by experienced chemists these potential scientists delve into the realm of unknown scientific theories to once more feel the thrill of unveiling natures secrets.

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FFA The FFA started the year by sending Bruce Thomsen and Dave Russett as candidates to the National FFA convention at Kansas City. The highlight for the officers was the invitation to the annual banquet at Chester. The FFA was active in putting on a pheasant feed with the FHA girls. They also held their first Parent-Son banquet. This is to become an annual affair. Magazines were successfully sold to raise funds for the year. The boys also charged money for the lunches at their regular meetings. National Safety Week was observed by putting on a skit and displaying several hazards in the window at Bonde’s Store. The year was completed by the election of new officers for the following year. They were in- stalled at the final meeting. Top to bottom. No Lynette, those are not all yours. --Our FFA emblem. — Plans being made for joint meeting.—Get them spliced right, future farmers. --Their first meal, how tasty it looks.--Guess what President did this. dnd dJCd d Vjear Complete FHA The Future Homemakers of America began the year by entertaining the freshmen girls to a Big and Little Sister picnic. At a later meeting they were initiated at a special candlelight ceremony. The purchase of an emblem banner was one of the main projects of the year. Fund raising was handled by charging for lunches. Parties, in conjunction with the FFA boys, was the main social activity of the year. The highlight was the Pheasant Feed. The girls prepared and served the dinner. The Valentine party featured circle games which were led by Mrs. Madsen. Gifts were exchanged at the Christmas party. The year was completed by the installation of new officers for the coming year.

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“English they say is the Language most used, Most spoken, most written, most cruelly abused. ' This is what the English tea- cher, Mr. Ford, feels as he teaches the proper use of the spoken and written word. There are four classes in English offered to the linguistic toilers. They cover subjects of grammer and literature. Class problems are highlighted by debates, panels, reports, and book reports. Cdommerciai Speed tests, dictation, proving debits and credits all seem to be the main ac- tivity in the commercial room. These business skills are taught by Miss Hue- ther. Each student is encouraged to set his own goals and work to attain them. The four most proficient typing and shorthand students represented Lake Preston in a commercial contest at Ar- lington in April. The bookkeeping class had an assemblance of actual experience as they kept books for R.L. Dean, a fictitious wholesale grocer. The symphony of the keys as heard in typing class made each student hope he had added a few words to his cwpm.