Albert Lea High School - Tiger (Albert Lea, MN)

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i Louis J. Adolphsen, Senior High Principal t O .I W . 5 'i 1 YVith patience and understanding, Mr. Louis Adolphsen, principal of Senior High School, sought to guide students to higher goals as they approached graduation. His deep personal in- terest. in each student made his guidance in- valuable to the many who relied on him. Mr. Adolphsen came to Albert Lea in 19553 from Omaha, Nebraska, where he served as as- sistant principal. Mason's and Presbyterian Men's Group both found Mr. Adolphsen as an enthusiastic member. His work on the Youth Commission was benehcial to all. A pastime of photography presented both en- joyment and challenge to Mr. Adolphsen. Pot- tery too was a worthwhile and productive hobby to our principal. Much of his quiet time was spent in listening to and enjoying music. Mr. Adolphsen was a great advocator of school spirit both in word and deed. He never neglected the opportunity of comradeship with the students, whether at games or activities. Expanding our school facilities, activities and special interest areas was a dream Mr. Adolphsen hoped would soon be brought t.o reality. ' y K.. N A J ' , mggayyygaaidimwt viii! if Vt Preparing students in Junior High School for! later school activities was the responsibilityf of Mr. Vermund Andersen, junior high principal. Y'Vith t.he help of an efficient guidance program, he assisted the students in planning programs to meet their individual interests and needs. In past years he served as president of Rotary Club, district. chairman of Shellrock District of Boy Scouts, and president of both the congrega- tion and Brotherhood of the First Lutheran Church. This year, 1956, Mr. Andersen was chairman of the District Training Committee of Boy Scouts and served on the board of directors for Rotary Club. Prior to his coming to Albert Lea in l945, Mr. Andersen taught in Eagle Grove, Iowa, and following this, he fulfilled the oflice of high school principal in Mora, Minnesota. Outdoor activities such as fishing and hunta ing were favorite pastimes for Mr. Andersen. He also found pleasure in traveling or reading. Mr. Andersen looked into the future for the day when Albert Lea High would have sufficient classroom space for its many students. Page I0

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t 1 1.4, ,dv - t , 1 ' o 7 ' S ' 1'-Q., Q1 t t .1 Lf -.- In close co-operation with the superintendent, the school board confronted various problems. Bond issues, general operation policies and ap- pointments occupied this year's agenda. The group was commissioned to approve bills, sal- aries and all personal appointments as well as to set up the calendar. A building program, designed to provide ade- quate physical facilities for elementary and sec- ondary schools was among the board's primary concerns. Consolidation of adjoining districts in order to provide a stable high school attendance area was another important project undertaken. Lending their assistance to the administrative body were the secretarial stall. Serving as secre- tary to Mr. Halverson was Miss Irene Phillips with Miss Ann Carney acting as bookkeeper. Miss tlennelly lngvaldson and Miss Leona Men- sing, secretaries to Mr. Adophsen and Mr. Ander- sen respectively, were largely responsible for keeping the ollices running smoothly. Keeping attendance records was the duty ol' Miss Beverly Ulangen. Mrs. Helen Sund was assisted in the ,gfe ,nurse's office by Marlene Arett. . ,, ,...mv f 9 I l ' f ' J I . c, K. rf' fl f ff g .dz S f l J' Ann Carney Jennelly lngvalclson Patricia Ladlie Leona Mensing Dwlghi HBUGY JOSEPIW Gundefmn Irene Phillips Beverly Wangen Dorofliy Hellie William Kepple Theodore Munson Clayton Nelson Page ll