Minnehaha Academy - Antler Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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CATALOG, MINNEHAHA ACADEMY THE STUDENT COUNCIL IS A REPRESENTATIVE GROUP Honor Scholarships In the spring of 1922 a young business. man and his Wife, who prefer to have their names withheld, offered to give the sum of one hundred fifty dollars annually to the school to be used for scholarships to be known as the Anderson honor scholarships. This donation is divided into three scholar- ships of fifty dollars each, bestowed on the respective students Who make the best grades in the freshman, soph- omore, and junior classes. These students receive free tuition to that amount for the following school year. The scholarships are announced at the commencement exercises each spring. College. Scholarships North Park College, Chicago, offers an honor scholarship, consisting of free tuition for one year, to the two students in our Senior class each year Who ranks highest in scholar- 16

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CATALOG. MINNEHAHA ACADEMY Bible Study No education can be complete that omits the Bible, the Book of Books. The world has not outgrown the need of its living truths. It is the greatest book in the world even from a literary point of view. In its redeeming and uplifting power as the Word of God it constitutes the most precious heritage of the human race, and its greatest hope. To instill its truths into the minds of the rising generation is to sow seed that will unfailingly yield a blessed harvest. At Minnehaha Academy every student in school is in some Bible class. This is one of the fundamental rules of the school. The Bible itself is the textbook that is studied. The instruction is plain and practical, aimed at the heart as well as the head. The deep interest in these studies constantly manifested by the students is a mighty inspiration to all friends of the school. All these Bible classes are taught by the president of the school, who thus comes into personal contact with every student. Earning Your Way Students who are dependent on themselves for an educa- tion often wish to find part-time employment. The school tries to find such work for all who may require or desire it. During the past school year a large number of students made their own way through school, at least in part. About fifty earned their board or board and room during a part or the Whole of the school year. Others were paid in cash, the sums thus earned aggregating hundreds of dollars. Girls who are willing to assist with housework in return for room and board can generally secure such positions without any difficulty. Ordinarily we have far more positions than we have girls to take them. A Student Loan Fund gives aid to deserving students, preference being given to those prepar- ing for Christian work. 15

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CATALOG, MINNEHAHA ACADEMY ship. Several colleges in Minnesota offer a similar scholar- ship annually to the boy and the girl in our class Who have the highest grades. They include St. Olaf College, Gustavus Adolphus College, Macalester College, Carleton College, and Hamline University. ForenSICs Debating is one of the prominent activities at Minnehaha Academy. The school annually debates the academy of North Park College, Chicago. These debates alternate between Chicago and the Twin Cities. A silver loving cup is awarded now to the school that wins in a series of debates. Within our own school debates are held at frequent intervals throughout the year so that all who are interested may share in this Wholesome training. We are also in a forensic league With Minnesota College, Bethel Academy, and Augsburg Academy, and participate with these schools in annual debates, declamatory and oratorical contests. CONTESTANTS FOR HONORS IN DECLAMATION, ORATORY, AND DEBATE 17