Minnehaha Academy - Antler Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Zhis year’s Jndians are using new... Hymnals This year brought many new changes. The chapel hymnals changed from a paper covered book to a red bound book, “Christian Youth Hymnal.” At a special chapel service, in which each student participated, we dedicated these new hymnals to be used to glorify God at our worship services. In addition to the hymns, the books contain responsive readings which are used from time to time as part of the service. Library furniture The P.T.A. supplied us with one of the changes. They bought all new tables and chairs for the library. The furniture is very modem in blond finish and some of the tables are round while others are rectangle. This new furniture added much to the pleasant atmosphere of the library. It seems to make studying more pleasant for the students. Lab The long awaited biology lab was finally finished in time for the opening of school. The rooms were also newly furnished. The lab and class-room gave the students much more space in which to work. The equipment is even more fun to use in the newly built and furnished room. Ask any Sophomore. They’re very proud of their classrooml Singers robes The Singers also found that red suited their taste with the new robes in silver and red. The Singers presented a concert to the student body as a dedication of their new robes. This year the Singers were proud that they should be the first to wear these robes. 20

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We ’ve been preparing our talents The night all athletes wait for is the Athletic Banquet. This event was held on March 14th, and, of course, honors and awards were the main thoughts. Throughout the year, the band gave many concerts. The highlight of the year was the Pop Concert given on Jan. 23. The concert band, B band, orchestra, and soloists were featured on that night. During the last week in April the band toured Chicago and its surrounding area. Our music was hard, easy, and more melodious because of several new instruments. ‘The Three Chorales” took breath control while on “William Tell” their hands were moving fast from one end of the instrument to the other. Important too was the marching of the band. The band marched for parades during the summer ami placed first in many of the parades. Also during the half-time of football games, the band performed. About eighty Minnehaha students take part in the schools main choral group, the Singers. VVearing their newly purchased robes, an enlarged group has been busy this year singing the praises of God. They have added to our chapel services by sitting in a group and singing a call to worship. The Singers have given a number of inspiring concerts this year. February 19 was the St. Paul C.W.A. concert, held at First Covenant Church of St. Paul, and featuring two guest marimba players. The Singers and the Band starred together on March 11 jnt the Minneapolis C.W.A. concert. fDuring the spring several Sunday night church concerts were given. The Seven Last Words” was sung by all choir groups April 8th. The Singers gave a concert at First Covenant Church in Duluth on March 20, in which various ensembles, as well as the entire group, participated. ■The outstanding concert this year was the sing-of Mendelssohn’s Hymn of Praise” accompan- y the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra. The victor ' f«o»t — the victor' tpoilt! 19

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Advic fo the lovelorn; by Dear Abby. On March 4, Mrs. Phillips (Abigail Van fiuren) appeared in assembly to give advice and to give us the “inside story of her “Dear Abby column in the Twin City newspapers. We will all remember her for her warm smile and friendly personality. Sprechon Sic Deuttch? Wenn nicht, lernen Sic i. Something new at Minnehaha is German Day. March 22nd, everyone taking German wore the national costume of that country. Even the lunch menu consisted of German style food. It added color and excitement to just another day of school. Minnvhoha wai ono of fho »chooli fleeted In the U.S. fo fok« fh» Project Tolent test, Will you follow your talent? This is what is determineil by the Project Talent tests that were being taken by the entire student body on March 28th and 29th. Only 1 5 of the student population in the United States had been selected to take these tests. The purpose? To see if, within the next 20 years you follow through with your natural talents. 21