Minnehaha Academy - Antler Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Students Participate In Special Days One of our special days was Student Government Day. On this day fellow students became Mr.'s” and “Misses”, as they took over the teaching and the administrative duties of the school. Those participating became more aware of the problems of the teachers . . . “Sprechen Sie Deutsch?” was heard quite a bit on March 13. The reason? This was the annual German Day at Minnehaha. Besides wearing German costumes, that day, many Gorman students spoke no English. After school all the German students were invited to a party sponsored by the German Club. At the party there were games and fun for all. Of course, the refreshments were German too. Curt Olson, John Peterson, and Judy Wilton obly tako over on Student Government Day. March 1 National Honor Society Installation March 9-10 P.T.A. Play “Two Blind Mice March 12 Athletic Banquet March 13 M.I.S.L. Basketball Tournament March 16 Minneapolis C.W.A. Concert with The Band and Singers March 30 St. Paul C.W.A. Singers Concert German Day was a highlight for all German Students. 18

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Hard Workers Produce Results Mist Foote, Queen of the Lakes Pamela Albinson, and President WetterdaM cheer the acceptance of the official Aquatennial invitation that will send the bond to the Seattle World's Fair. The audience roared with excitement when M.A.’s hand was invited by the Aquatennial Commodore to go to the World’s Fair in Seattle, Washington. 1962, as Honor Guard for the Aquatennial royalty. The hand will perform on June 14. which is Minnesota Day at the fair. Their invitation was extended and we accepter! at the “Hawaiian Holiday” Pop Concert. February 9 marked a hand concert long to Ik remembered . . . “Festival of Fabric” was the theme of the Home-Ex department style show. On February 23. long hours of hard work paid off as the audience admired the girls creations. The sparkling colors and charming styles were all a part of the annual presentation . . . ‘“rum up the volume.” “Talk louder, please.” These were a few of the remarks the language teachers gave students in the new language laboratory. The thirty student oooths each contained a microphone-head-phone set. enabling the students to practice their linguistic skills using tape recordings. Thus, another step forward in Minnehaha's self-improvement plan. February 5-9 New Life Mission February 9 Pop Concert February 17 Senior Sweetheart Banquet February 23 Home-Ec Style Show Noncy Polond tries out the now language lob. Diane Dirkes and Connie Amundson ore well prepared for the Home-Ec Style Show. 17

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Heart And Art Are Demonstrated The all-school clothing drive was held to help provide Korean orphans with warm clothing for those long winter months. The Indians gave generously, demonstrating a real concern for the welfare of others . . . Fine Arts Week was a successful effort to further appreciation of the arts by Minne-luida. Music, art, and literature were all investigated. The investigation uncovered some interesting facts; most interesting was the fact that the arts are fun . . . May saw Juniors and Seniors gather at the Sky Hoorn of Daytons for the long-awaited J.S. Banquet. Beautiful decorations, gotxl f xxl, and great entertainment contributed to an enjoyable evening for which the Juniors washed cars and even sold pizza at a basketball game . . . The whole student body had fun to spare on Field Day, an annual event planned, sponsored, and supervised by the Student Council. March first was a thrilling day for 28 Juniors and Seniors. This was the ninth installation of the National Honor Society. These students were chosen on the basis of scholarship, leadership, character, and service. After the installation services there was a luncheon and program for both the old and the new members of the society . . . The talent of Minnehaha's students was not completely undiscovered. On April 6, the Red Cross sponsored a talent show. Many students took part in this program, to provide an evening of fine entertainment for all who attended . . . The talent of the Singers was much displayed during the spring months. Both the St. Paul and the Minneapolis C.VV.A. Spring Concerts were during those months. In Minneapolis the concert was on March 15, and the St. Paul Concert was on March 30. At the concert in Minneapolis the Hand, in addition to the Singers, played a number of selections. Sharon Schmidt, Judy Perrault, and Carol Schendahl help make the clothing drive for the Korean orphans a success. April 0 Hod Cross Talent Show April 3 Student Government Day April 9 Open House for Pro |»ective Students April 13 Seven Last Words Concert April 16-20 Easter Vacation Bruce Mixer enjoys a good book and Leah Schmirler sketches while Mark Olson plays on the piano. 19