Austin High School - Austinian Yearbook (Austin, MN)

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I I Are you a Democrat or a Republican? Many hot debates were held in the social science classes concerning this question. Whether you might have argued pro or con there were many in- teresting points expressed and both parties were ably represented. ln this Way, a general know- ledge of the governments affairs was begun for r if Wim the future citizens of our country. In the Held of world affairs, interest was con- tinuously expressed in developments in all theaters of the war. Lively discussions on mili- tary tactics and postwar planning resulted from extensive reading, attendance at documentary films, and radio reports. William Ruppert, B. A., M. A., Social Science, senior de- QJKPQIP hmm Xu-na w partment chairman .... Miss Lida Thorson, junior high social science .... Ove Berven, A. B., civics, basket- ball .... Blair Hainer, M. A,, American history, basket- ball, junior high football .,,. Gordon Fogdall, A, B., civics, Visual Education chairman, noon hour duty .,.. Miss Beulah Buswell. B. junior high social science junior high department chairman, Marionette Club .... Norbert Luehmann, B A., junior high social science, Eng- lish, baseball, Junior Drama Club .... Qstandingj Miss Marjorie Bell, B. A.,- M. A., modern history, Lost and Found ..., Miss Clara Mitchell, B. S., social science, American history, senior student council ..,, George Rabideau, B. li., junior high social science, junior student council, basketball . . Miss Bernadine McGee, B. A., nics, social science. twelfth grade class adviser. Zrucky, Thatcher

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game! 0062 A successful business executive, Mr. H. O. Westby, serves as president of the School Board. This is Mr. Westby's ninth year as a board member which speaks for itself of his untiring efforts and enthusiasm for the affairs of the school. Dr. P. A. Lommen, one of the directors of the school board, takes great pleasure in his hobby of photography. Golf is another favor- ite pastime, but he has little time for that along with his professional duties. Although she has been an active member of several influential organizations, Mrs. W. B. Cmrise has given up' many of them to become head of the American Junior Red Cross in this county. Mr. R. C, Alderson has served on the school board for twenty-one years. He is a valued member for his long-lasting sincerity in the ac- tivities of the school. Along with being manager of the Austin Button Factory, Mr. Brooks Cutter is the treasurer of the Austin School Board. Because of war time conditions, his like of scenic driv- ing and fishing has been curtailed. Chairman of the Purchasing Committee of the school board, Mr. Kleo H. Gildner came to Austin from Rockford, lll., in l93l. Believing that the OPA is a benefit for everyone general- ly, as a merchant he is thoroughly in favor of its principles. Mr. Roy Tedrow, who enjoys building things in his spare time, has been a member of the school board for three years. His work as chief operating engineer for Geo. A. Hormel '55 Co. keeps Mr. Tedrow pretty busy, Mr, XV tby Dr. Lommen Mrs. Grise Mr. Ald Wir. Tudrow Mr. Gildner Mr. Cutter Eif'ffQ my

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W Wilson, Bang, Beckel. Miss Ruth Sampson, B. A., English, junior high department chairman, ninth grade Friendship Club .... Miss Rachel Anderson, B. S., English, literature . . Mrs. Ruth Josendahl, B. A., English, literature, seventh grade adviser . ., . Mrs. Elisabeth Weller, B. A., English, assembly committee chairman , . . .Mrs. Grace Flom, B. A., M. A. English, senior department chairman, Senior Friendship Club assistant .... Miss Eleanor Carlson, B. E. English. literature, Junior Drama Club assistant .... Miss Lucille Kaul, B. A. , English .... Cstandingj Miss Willa Church. B. A., B. S. in L. S., librarian, Library Service Club .... Miss Winifred Utne, B. S., English, eleventh grade adviser .... Miss Bernice Berg, B. S., English, literature .... Miss Isabel Daniels, B. S., English, literature . , . . Mrs. Isabel Nasby, B. A., English, Dirk and Bauble .... Miss Betty Keller, B. A., English, journalism, publications editorial adviser .... Miss Lorna Bates, B. A., M, A., English, public speaking, junior and senior class plays. I Today twelfth grade students are openly admitting that the day of looking down the nose at the lesser accomplishments of the junior high has passed forever. Students are required to pass tests of prescrib- ed information which is considered necessary for grades seven through twelve, with a 7596 accuracy rating. This has been done in an effort to unify standards. The English idiom, minimum essentials, has become one of terrifying proportions to seniors! One of the features of the department was the showcaseqdisplay arranged by the junior high school department for National Book Week last November. Stories from all lands were illustrated by students and located on a huge wall map.