Washburn High School - Wahian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Information, please! More volume! 0 Mr. Emil Bcckstrom-MacPhail School of Music, B.M., University of Minnesota, Music. 0 Miss Evelyn Bowen-University of Iowa, B.A., University of Wisconsin, University of Minnesota, University of Californiag G.A.A.g Girls' Gym. 0 Miss Margaret Brown-University of Minnesota, B.A., University of Southern California, Columbia Uni- versity, Library Board, Girl Reserves, Library. .Mr. Vilhelm Larsen-Chicago School of Civics and Philanthropy, Copenhagen State Normal School, Spurs Hi-Y, Track, Assistant foot- ball coachg Gym teamg Boys' Gym. 9 Miss Wilma Mossberg-Univeiw sity of Minnesota, B.S., Library Board, Girl Reserves, Library. 0 Mr. Harry Ranks-Yale University, Minneapolis School of Music, B.M.g Music. 0 Mr. Ray Ross-University of Minnesota, B.S., Basketball, Baseballg Boys' Gym. 0 Mr. George Super-Minneapolis College of Music, B.M., Sophomore football, Orchestra, Band, Chorus. 0 Miss Margaret Thurs- ton-North Dakota State College, B.S., Girls' Gym. Under the expert supervision of Mr. Beckstrom and Mr. Super, chorus is a valuable part of school life. Students are taught to appreciate music and recognize well-known pieces. Gym, taught by Miss Bowen, Miss Thurston, Mr. Ross, and Mr. Larsen, provides a refreshing and relaxing respite in the school routine. Classes in sports, dancing, and tum- bling are offered to the students. ln addition to providing an abundance of research material, the library offers a quiet recluse for study. Miss Brown and Miss Mossberg, who head the library staff, are aided by a number of students who have served an apprenticeship of one semester. These selected students are well versed in the running of the library. 13

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Excusitplease! Helpfulady 12 We amp, Responsible for the efficiency of the office are Miss Helen Lund, chief clerk, Miss Evelyn johnson, Miss June Borreson, and Miss Kay Johnson. In addition to the im- portant work of making out students' programs, the office force takes charge of financial records, book sales, requisitions for supplies and equipment, and checks all attendance and scholarship records. Borreson Lund K. Johnson E. Johnson Miss Neel is the social worker of our school. As visiting teacher, she investigates the home of any pupil having dif- ficulty in his studies to learn if there is any irregularity in the family situation. The financial condition of the pupil's family is studied by Miss Neel. She also has charge of those boys and girls who receive government help. If any student becomes involved in a legal matter, Miss Neel ap- pears with him in court to help straighten things out.

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0 Mrs. Clara Basford--University of Minnesota, B.A., Girl Reserves. 0 Miss Hilda Blessin-University of Minnesota, B.S., University of Colorado, Thrift Adviser. 0 Mr. Louis Claeson-Carleton College, B.A., A.P.O., Hi-Y, Sophomore basketball and football. 0 Miss Kathleen Dowling-University of Minnesota, B.S., Grist, Girl Reserves. The Thinker Reporter Reporting- Under the supervision of competent teachers, the Junior English course is not only the most important, but also the most interesting. After a year,s study of American literature, composition, and grammar, tenth grade students are fully prepared for future English courses. In the eleventh grade, aspiring young re- porters choose news, while students wish- ing creative writing experience enroll for magazine. Writing for the Grist clirnaxes news, and Writing skits for the magazine. 14 0 Mrs. Viola Hanley-University of Min- nesota, B.S., State Teachers' College, Politix Club. 0 Miss Violet Knutson--Macalester College, B.A., University of Minnesota, U. C. I.. A. 0 Miss Ethel Montgomery-Ohio Wesleyan University, B.L., University of Rochester, University of Minnesota. 0 Miss Alice Suber-Winthrop College, B.A., University of Minnesota, M.A., Girl Reserves.