Washington High School - Brainonian Yearbook (Brainerd, MN)

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Physical education offers a variety of different skills. The activities which include basketball, volley ball, tumbling, ping-pong, softball, badminton, danc¬ ing, and tennis, are offered to girls. Since such a varied schedule is offered, the student is introduced to a wider range of knowledge about sports. The object and rules of each sport are explained, thus giving the student a better understanding of athletics, which in turn gives him a better appreciation towards sports. For each activity, new skills are learned and older ones are more fully developed. Both boys and girls participate in calisthenics which help develop body movements and co-ordina¬ tion. The boys indulge in more strenuous sports like football, baseball, and wrestling. Contests are con¬ ducted in the gym classes for almost every form of activity. Competition among the chosen squads stimulates the students ' interest and leads to a competitive spirit. Because one of the chief purposes of physical education training is to obtain better health, a study of health is required of freshmen and sophomores. Sophomores study the function and core of the body, while the freshmen ' s main course is first aid. F. Kelleft K. Aase I. Nornes R. Miller H. Shew D. Adamson Physical Education Encompasses Our Health Fred Kellett, B. S., (Moorhead Teachers College), Physical Education, Health, Lettermen ' s Club Adviser, Basketball Coach, Assistant Baseball Coach. Kermit R. Aase, B. S., M. Ed., (University of Minnesota), Athletic Director. Idelle Nornes, B. A., (Augsburg College), Physical Education, Cheerleader, G.A.A., and Pep Club Adviser. Robert E. Miller, B. S., M. S., (St. Cloud Teachers College), General Metals, Carpentry, Mechanical Drawing, Track Coach, Assistant Basketball Coach. Harvey Shew, B. S., (St. Cloud Teachers College), History, Social Studies, Football Coach. Don Adamson, B. S., M. Ed., (University of Minnesota), Physical Education, Driver Training. A group of ninth grade girls have built this pyramid. 14

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J. Nourse E. Olson H. Winters M. Tornstrom B. Griggs K. Torgerson English, which is the most essential subject we study, is divided into two main courses—literature and grammar. Grammar must be studied to enable us to speak and write our language correctly. Through grammar we analyze our language and learn the proper usage of words. This not only teaches us the essentials of good writing, but we also acquire the fundamentals of good speech. To be a successful person, the ability to clearly express one ' s ideas is of the utmost im¬ portance. A large vocabulary, which is obtained through extensive reading, is necessary to execute this. Literature, which is the written or printed literary production of a country or period, enables us to become better acquainted with an entertaining world of reading. Thoughtful study of literature gives the reader a comparison and insight of the life and customs of countries through the centuries. Our social standards and culture are therefore increased by literature. English is also very important to the development of the character. Besides providing a medium and vast resourses for one ' s delight, and adequate knowledge of grammar and its usage helps establish a favorable relationship between an individual and his fellow man. A portal through which one may gain an insight to a person ' s character is his ability to, engage in .intelligent conversation. A thorough background in literature is helpful toward this end because an increased knowledge of other ' s thoughts and ideas is gained. Our readers make our leaders. English Anchors Our Learning Jean F. Nourse, B. A., (Macalester College), M. A., (University of Minnesota), English, Junior Class Adviser. Evelyn Olson, B. A., (St. Olaf College), English, Senior Class Adviser. Henrietta Winters, B. A., (University of South Dakota), English, Senior Class Adviser. Mary Tornstrom, B. A, (University of Minnesota), M. A., (Colorado State College of Education), German, Guidance Director, German Club and Student Council Adviser. A. Bernice Griggs, B. A., (Mayville Teachers College), English, Speech Festival One-Act Play. Katharine M. Torgerson, B. A., (Concordia College), M. A., (University of Minnesota), English, Latin, Latin Club Adviser, Pow-Wow Editorial Adviser. Harry S. Martin, B. A., (Carleton College), M. A., (University of Minnesota), English, Junior Class Play. Malon Wareing is giving a talk on vocations to his classmates in English. 13

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Helen C. Marshall, B. S., (St. Cloud Teachers College), Art and Crafts, Art Club Adviser. Curtis Hansen, B. A., (St. Olaf College), M. M. Ed., (Minneapolis College of Music, Vocal Music, Rudiments of Music, Junior Class Adviser. Walter B. ' Johnson, B. A., (Luther College), English, Speech, Senior Class Play, Debate, Speech Activities. Lois White, B. S., (University of Minnesota), Librarian, Library Club Adviser. Hilda M. Shirley, B. A., (St. Olaf College), Speech, English, Thespian Adviser, Speech Activities. Daniel C. Campbell, B. M., (McPhail School of Music), M. M., (Minneapolis College of Music), Instrumental Music. Bertha Bisted, left, and Darlyne Sieckart compare techniques used in making beautiful and unusual winter scenes in art class. The Fine Arts Wave to a Future Career H. Marshall C. Hansen W. Johnson L. White H. Shirley D. Campbell The fine arts at Washington High School are offered as elective courses. They include band, choir, art, crafts, and speech. The library, although not an art in itself, is considered so because of the reading we do and the knowledge we gain through books. Our library is extensively used by the students. It is well stocked with books—over six thousand volumes. Not limited to books alcune, the magazine subscrip¬ tion list includes thirty-seven different magazines. Also, a library of records, poems, plays, readings, and music is available to the teachers for discussion and example to the class. Band and choir are offered to the students with musical abilities. Of the arts, music has the most universal appeal, and it offers us the opportunity to get away from the ordinary things of life. Music appreciation is gained through the class in rudiments of music. Arts and crafts are taken when there is a conscious attempt to express beauty in the form of the thing made and the decoration of it. Art makes us share in all the feelings of sorrow and joy, because a work of art is always the expression of a feeling. Famous artists and paintings are discussed and studied in the classes. In speech, the student gains practice and experi¬ ence in speaking, and in useful forms of writing. Profitable to us in later life is the training in posture, poise, selfconfidence and memorization. The students are able to participate in speech activities with other schools, as well. There is no better witness to the fact that the fine arts help to explain life and add happiness to it than the marked increase of interest in them which present- day education is showing. 15