Minnehaha Academy - Antler Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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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

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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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Concert And Finals End The Year Mr. Opel practice with the SINGERS for their onnual Spring Concert. Marti and long hours of practice and work paid off for the Singers, Choir and Chorus. On April 13 this combined group presented their Seven Last Words Concert. Everyone who attended this concert was thrilled by the words and bv the music as the voices filled the gym . . . After spending the year taking notes and listening to the teachers, students were now studying for the last tests, the finals. The students would soon know if they had planned their studying well throughout the year. The Seniors regarded their finals more seriously, as these would be their last tests; while the underclassmen regarded them as just more tests. Fortunately for all. the finals lasted only a week and soon everyone could breathe a sigh of relief . . . May 4, 5 Jane Eyre May 7-9 Fine Arts Week May 10 Singers Concert with The Minneapolis Civic Orchestra May 11 Concert with The Minneapolis Civic Orchestra at the University of Minnesota May 18 Junior-Senior Banquet May 24 Field Day May 30 School Holiday Those students who had patterned their lives at school in such a way that they received six or less than six demerits got spring study passes. These Indians could take advantage of the spring days to go outside, and some even did some studying out there . . . Patterns were set by all the students this year. Some students will want to change the pattern they have set this year in the years to come; while others will want to continue in the same pattern. Everybody was making plans. Some to continue their learning at some school of higher knowledge, others to make their way in the world, and still others to return again next year. 20 These Seniors take advantage of their spring study posses to get outside for awhile.