Austin High School - Austinian Yearbook (Austin, MN)

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OUR BUILDING FORCE THE building force might well be called the unsung heroes of Austin High. Their task is a gigantic one, and they get all our m-il- lion dollar high school looking like a mil- lion dollars. NVith the coming of the grades from the Franklin School, extra duties have been thrust upon the building force. Even with this added work, the engineers have been able to cope with the situation in the same eflicient manner. Custodian engineers have many responsibilities, but their fine character and loyalty are always outstanding. The chief engineer is Arthur E. Christ- gau. He has held this position for nine years. He is superintendent of the grounds and building and custodian of supplies. He has nine custodian engineers as assistants. Cus- todian-in-charge is Edward Mithuen. He has charge of supplies and the high school sales room. Arthur Johnson is operating engineer. He has charge of ventilation, gas and plumb- ing, heating and air-conditioning systems. Fred Augustin is night fireman and watches over the building while the rest sleep. Frank Brechtil has charge of the lawns and keeps the shrubbery trimmed. He and Adolph Lyndell are daytime engineers, and have EVER ready to be of assist- ance to students and teach- ers is Arthur Art Christgau, superintendent of buildings and grounds of the Austin public schools. Mr. Christgau has proved himself to be a friend. to every boy and girl in the school system. ARTHUR E . CHRISTGAU proved themselves invaluable to everyone as general handy-men in all undertakings of the various departments. They have a large assignment in keeping the corridors clean and caring for the classrooms. Gilbert M. Her- manson and Harold Allen have charge of the cafeteria and noon activity rooms. Mr. Allen has charge of the gym towels. William Hun- gerford has charge of the Central High grades. He does all the work connected with these classrooms. He is very eflicient in this position due to long years of experience of grade school maintenance in the Franklin School. Otto Tollerud, construction en- gineer, has charge of all dramatic productions during the year. He repairs all woodwork needing attention in the whole school sys- tem. Mr. Tollerud also constructs all furni- ture and book-cases in the classrooms. An outstanding piece of his skillful work is the museum case on the main floor. These are but some of the duties of the building force. All the things they do to preserve the health and insure the safety of our student body are too numerous to men- tion. The school system needs these men who devote their time to helping run the school in an efficient manner. FIRST ROW- :Arthur Chrislgau, Gilbert Hermnnson, Fred Augustin. SECOND ROWf-Harold Allen, Frank Brcchril, Adolph Lyndell, XVilliam Hungerford. ll-HRD ROW --Edward lvlilhucn, Arthur Johnson, Otto Tollerud. WE SALLITE OUR CUSOTODIAN-ENGINEERS

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YES, the teachers have their fun, too. Both in and out of school their school spirit has an example for every student to follow. l-Supt. Neveln, Robert Alleman, W.P..f-X, superintendent, and Mr. Knudson look over our new athletic field construction. 2-Viola Cmordon, Clara Milbrath, and Doris Neveln. 3-Tramp, tramp, tramp, the boys are march- ing, and so is Everett Schroeder. 4-Hildegard Hein tells the Rochets just what she thinks. 5-Look what We've got-Ted Halvorsenl 6-Edna Martini, lrene Bentley, and Sylvia Flagstad. 7-Henriette Liboz struts in her cos- tume. 8-Lucille Vandegrift with her big tam and teddy bear. 9-Some of our men teachers seem to need spinach as well as the Rochets. Rear row: Stanley Gabrielson, Principal Gus- tafson, Art Christgau, and Alton Hill. Everett Schroeder and Chuck Bennett are in front. IO -Margaret Wood and Ruth Anne Olson show their ability to act. ll-Our pal, Mr. Knud- son, in a familiar pose. 12-Sedoris McCart- ney all dressed up for the parade. l3M-Hold it, Mr. Wescott. 14-What's so funny, Miss Greer? l5-Would you believe it? lt's our principal. l6--Miss Venus happens to be C. Vittorio Sperati. l7-Right at home is Mr. Wiegand with his plants. l8-Guy Tollerud certainly fooled 'em all, l9-Watch it there, Gus Young and John Butorac. 20-Pauline Isaacson, Helen Boddy, John Butorac, and Evelyn Sponberg occupy front seats at the basketball tournament. 21-Looking so stern is our friend, Art Christgau.

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CLASS OFFICERS CDF1939 .....-4 ARTHUR UWA' T ' President Wirruxivi Exxon v ,ce Presi SENICDRS, STATELY AND SEDATE E, as graduates of the year l939, are going forth to take our places in the great world of today. We are going forth to receive a herit- age made possible bye those who have gone before us. Let us not be lacking in our appreciation of this grand and noble heritage. Let us continue the enviable record that we have set up and maintained during the past. How proudly we can now look back on our past ac- complishments: our delightful sophomore party, the highly successful junior class play, Broken Dishes. Let us also recall our field day victory when we as juniors defeated the senior class, Our junior class prom with its beautiful theme, 'Neath Southern Skies, was eminently success- ful. Our accomplishments could not have been pos- sible had it not been for the eXcellent teaching and guidance given by members of the faculty and ad- ministration. To them the senior class extends its heartfelt gratitude and appreciation. Mere words must fall far short of that true appreciation which springs only from the soul of humans in response to service and knowledge given. The greatest ser- vice possible, far more precious than gold, is to lend to fellow-beings the knowledge that will guide them through the complexities of life. The true value of teaching another the right and the true way of living cannot be ascertained, for it is immeasurable. As we go forth into the swiftly-moving world of today, we leave behind us twelve years of study and learning--twelve years of achievement- twelve years of preparation for active citizenship in this great country of ours. Some of us will further our educations, others will take their places in the economic and social world at once. The period of training through which we have just passed was probably the most important of our entire lives. It was during that period that char- acters are formed, and vocations decided upon. Our problem and duty is now to employ our train- ing to its best possible advantages, Our lives de- pend on how well we make of our past knowledge. training, and experiences. We are truly representative American citizens. We are the citizens of tomorrow. By raising our moral standards and intellect we contribute to raising the standards of an entire nation. Vv'e, as citizens, can strive for world peace in a world of unrest: we can practice religious tolerance, we can uphold the glorious doctrine of free speech and thought. Let us go forth with a determination to gain the best and never be satisfied with less. Let us go forth into a world full of opportuni- ties- And departing leave behind us, Footprints on the sands of Time. -Francis N ye