Minnehaha Academy - Antler Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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4 Where Youth Meets Truth

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CONTENTS Business Managers Judy Wilson, Neil Erickson Scholastic Life ..........Pages 90-99 Nancy Poland, Editor Activities .......................................................Pages 112-145 Sharon Anderson, Judy Carlson, Editors Advertising and Index

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1962: KALEIDOSCOPIC VIEW From the complex realm of international relations to the less involved routine of life at Minnehaha, new patterns in planning and action have been developing as components in this great atomic age. The year 1962 saw many of these patterns initiated. In the Berlin crisis, for example, the East German Communists built a wall around West Berlin in an attempt to prevent further flights to freedom. The United States responded by a demonstration of their right to utilize predetermined routes through East Germany, sending troops to East Berlin via these routes. The death of Dag Hammerskjold was another event which had direct lx aring on the world situation. Although it seemed that this loss would mean the collapse of the United Nations, the new leadership of U Thant has proved itself capable. Further diplomatic action which was instigated by the United States and which had immediate effect on international affairs was taken by the Organiz ition of American States concerning the recognition of Cuba. At their meeting in Punta del Este. Uruguay, sixteen American countries voted to oust Cuba from tin OAS. Not only in world politics but also in world economics new patterns have been necessitated. Britain’s struggle to maintain financial stability has resulted in negotiations to enter the Common Market. With their entry the United States will need to take action to insure its place in world commerce. Already as a nation we have developed new patterns in our diplomacy, the era of the New Frontier having entered with the inauguration of President Kennedy. Members of the Peace Corps, a newly organized civilian good-will group, are specially trained to promote mutual understanding as they assist the countries to which they are assignee!. In the scientific field, also, the United States has taken greater strides, sending the first American astronaut John Glenn into orbit around the world. Mrs. Kennedy herself has made an impact on the American and world scene. She has influenced the cultural standards of America, setting the styles in social life as well as in dress and hair-do. When Ayub Khan and his daughter were guests at the White House, she entertained them with a dinner at Mount Vernon, following the custom practiced in other countries of entertaining guests at historic spits. One of her projects which received much recognition was the redecoration of the White House. Wishing to restore some of the treasured objects of past presidential occupants of the White House, she set out to find personal belongings of each one so that she might exhibit them at the White House. In the state of Minnesota, too, new patterns have been developed. Of these an important one in the political sphere was the reorganization of legislative districts made necessary by the decrease in population. Three sessions of the legislature were needed to secure an approved plan. Spirts assumed a place more prominent than ever in the life of Minnesotans with the arrival of the Minnesota Twins to represent us in major league baseball and the organization of the Vikings to participate for us in national league football. Upsetting all expectations, the University of Minnesota Gophers emerged from their dark horse position to the realm of the top contenders and gained a second invitation to the Bose Bowl. Their remembrance of the humiliating defeat of the previous year incited them to that indomitable play which brought them victory this year. Inhabitants of Minneapolis and St. Paul have been making the adjustments demanded by redevelopment and increasing air travel. The completion of the new Wold Chamberlain terminal building, skyscraper apartments in both cities, and the Minneapolis main library facilities into the new building were all a part of the cities’ adaptation to the new era. New physical patterns are evident around Minnehaha Academy, also. These have all been planned for greater efficiency in the classroom. The change of greatest magnitude and significance, resulting from the adoption of new teaching procedures, was the installation of the language laboratory. Language students now are able to participate orally simultaneously and language teachers can detect and correct the weaknesses of individuals more quickly and effectively. Refurnishing of the home economics room by the C.W.A. was completed this year, making it a much more attractive and pleasant place in which to work. The chemistry and physics laboratory has also been remodeled so that new and more efficient procedures may now be used. A greatly enlarged and newly equipped Ixiokstore was added this year, enabling students to make purchases with greater convenience. This service and others have been placed under the management of Mr. Sulack. A change in the daily schedule, too, went into effect this year as the result of a desire to have students assemble for an all-school devotional period rather than to meet in separate homerooms. Significant has been the emphasis put on political action this year. The appearances of the Democratic chairman of Minnesota, George Farr; Minnesota’s Republican chairman, Robert Forsythe; Minnesota’s auditor, Val Bjomson; and Senator Eugene McCarthy of Minnesota in Political Actum Week added a new approach and interest. Another first was the organization of the Republican Club. This year, too, the school's constitution was revised after careful studying of other schools’ constitutions and the calling of a constitutional convention. Other new organizations are the Drama and Clwss clubs and the Soccer team. The Drama Club under Mr. Nordstrom’s direction will present a series of plays instead of the usual junior and senior class plays. A spring tournament was sjxmsored by the Chess Club. Soccer, a good sport in its own right, helps condition players for other sports, also. It is coached by Mr. Kauls. Musical organizations have gained special distinctions this year. The Rand has lieen invited to represent Minnesota at the Seattle World’s Fair this summer. The Singers and Choir made two appearances with the Minneapolis Civic Orchstra, one at Minnehaha and one at Northrop Auditorium. Featured on both of these programs was the “Te Deum” by Bruckner, which had never been performed in this area before. From every point of view the year 1962 has been a memorable one for Minnehaha. It is our hope that its patterns are only the harbingers of even greater promise for the future. 5