Minnehaha Academy - Antler Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Social, Spiritual Life Is Challenging Yours For the Asking was the theme of the first New Life Mission” with Pastor John Notehelfer. Pastor John pointed out the way we should pattern our lives by the Divine counsel given in the Scriptures. He helped many students find the right pattern for their lives and answered questions that bother young people. The New Life Mission” was the beginning of an increased emphasis on the ultimate and the most important things of life. November 11-21 Political Action Days November 18 Fellowship Banquet November 23-26 Thanksgiving Vacation The bonfire put everyone in a mood of pep for the Homecoming gome. Homecoming 1961 was a spectacular event for Minnehaha Academy. An excited audience held its breath as Curt Olson, football captain, crowned Judy Wilson the new Homecoming Queen. The program and banquet, which followed the coronation, were enjoyed by both students and alumni. Everyone was put into a mood of pep and spirit by the bonfire and the cheers led by the cheerleaders. From the Academy a parade to Hamline Field followed this pep rally. At the half time activities, the Senior and the Sophomore floats were announced the winners of the float contest. Our band and the flagtwirlers also provided entertainment at tlu half. After these activities the game resumed. Although our boys fought hard, they were unable to supply the needed drive to “Slay S.P.A.” Queen Judy reigned over the 1961 Homecoming activities. 13

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Indians Use Much That Is New Refreihment put new students at ease during the Freshmen Orientation. September 7 School Began September 8 Football Season Began September 11-15 New Life Mission —Rev. John Notehelfer October 2 All-School Roller Skating Party October 6 Assembly-Author Mrs. T. Bjorn October 13 Homecoming October 19-20 M.E.A. October 24 Posture Contest November 10 Choralaircs Concert November 11 Constitutional Convention Front as close to school as from homes across the street, and as far away as New York, California and Canada, 596 students assembled on September Seventh to start the 1961-62 school year at Minnehaha. Most of our students live in Minneapolis and St. Paul, and yet others live in the suburbs and nearby towns. Many new sights awaited them with the opening of school, such as new lockers, new hooks, a new bookstore, several new teachers and a campus with a new look. Even Ix'forc the school year was under way, the new students had attended a reception to familiarize them with the various clubs and sports in which they could participate. It didn’t take these new students long to become acquainted with the halls of Minnehaha Academy. In a short time they were as fond of the beautiful campus and buildings, the fine faculty members, and friendly students as were the returning students. Fall is an exciting time of the year, and we were quickly plunged into fall activities, including football games, pep fests, and parties. Hus trips were taken to Shattuck and other out of town games. Student Symphony Concerts were well attended. Chapel services were inspiring and challenging. Another school year was off to a g xxl start. Serve yourjelf wo the new idea in the bookstore. The spacious new bookstore was a far cry from the cramped comer that formerly served the students in this capacity. An extensive display area, a complete line of supplies, and a ticket window all played a part in our bigger and better bookstore. Along with the bookstore, the home economics room and the chemistry and physics lab t x k on a new appearance. More storage space and working area enabled the students to work quicker and more efficiently. There was a new look outside on the campus also. New sidewalks had been put in and the old hedges taken out. In place of the hedges, new shrubbery was added, and even some flowers could lx; seen here and there. 12

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Assemblies Provide Special Interest Denny Voss, Senator Eugene McCarthy, and Mr. Chrittionton converse together at the beginning of Political Action Days. Mrs. Bjorn thrilled the entire student body with her childhood experiences in Sweden. Such well known speakers as Senator Eugene McCarthy, State Treasurer Val Bjomson, D.F.L. State Chairman George Farr, and State Republican Chairman Robert Forsythe were the guests of Minnehaha during Political Action Days. November 15-21. Sponsored by the World Affairs Club and the International Relations Committee of the Student Council, Political Action Days were designed for the purpose of promoting better understanding of the national anti international setting . . . Even though a minister’s daughter, Thyra Ferre Bjorn was a very mischievous little girl. The student lxxly was fascinated by her heavy Swedish accent and colorful garb, as she spoke in an assembly program, telling some of her childhood experiences in Sweden. As a result of her visit, many of the students were anxious to read her books. They were especially interested in Papa’s Daughter, which is the story of her childhood and youth in Sweden . . . Minnehaha was fortunate in having the world-famous Korean Orphan’s Choir come for a visit. Sponsored by World Vision Inc., this choir consisted of 26 girls and 6 lx vs. With well trained voices, they gave a program of Korean and English songs. A hush fell over everyone as these children sang “God Bless America” with their Korean accent. When they drove away, after spending some time playing in the gym, they took the love and gotxl wishes of the entire student lxxly with them. U The itudenf body, olong with Pretident Wetferdahl, fell in love with the member of the Korean Orphan' Choir.