Austin High School - Austinian Yearbook (Austin, MN)

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'iff Always ready to give first aid when a fel- low stubs his toe in gym class or a girl cuts her finger in home economics, the nurses find their office a busy place and their days filled with many student problems. There is a regular routine of testing in vision, hearing, and dental examinations. Aside from that work, the two nurses have full schedules of visits to the six grade school buildx ings and to the homes of students who are ill. Examinations for the brawny athletes be- fore the beginning of any season always means that practice for that sport is soon to begin. Mrs. Beatrice Witt . . , , Mrs. Janet Hendrickson, giving x eezfe Mantoux tests were given to all students who wished to have them in grades nine and twelve. This very valuable project was financ- ed by the sale of Christmas Seals. The tests were given during a general home room period one day last December, and the results were read and noted two days later. Where necessary, follow-up examinations were given and further treatment encouraged. NN 4 If 'H' .l X -,. 'Q :Zia iff v 045 UN- XVnltcr Fclty, Dr. Herrlc, Orville Engleby, Pat O'Marro.

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Teaching the proper method of producing vowel and consonant sound is the main object of the speech correction department. This de- partment endeavors to correct defective speech as well as to improve faulty speech. Special classes are held during the day for pupils in grades one through high school. These classes are conducted by Miss Theo Olsen and Miss Mary Margaret Jaeger. L if Teaching correct speech may require a good deal of patience on the part of both teacher and pupil. Classes are held in rooms easily access- ible to all students. If faulty speech makesuone feel inferior, the correction of faulty speech in- creases one's coniidence. Many pupils have be- ,-he Did you notice the clever designs and pic- tures around the. various entrances, on the windows, and throughout the corridors? These have been designed by the students of the ad- vanced art classes. The seventh and eighth graders are studying printing for patriotic post- ers. When they can correctly print the individ- ual letters and space them, they start drawing the actual posters. These posters help greatly in the selling of war stamps and bonds. The industrial and commercial aspects of art in advertising, lettering, show card printing, and display work of all kinds make art courses a great asset to the school. Stanley Whilternore. Br S ..... Mrs. Helen Scheer, B. S. come better students because of corrections made in their speech which gave them more confi- dence in themselves. The importance of correct speaking cannot be overestimated. In prewar days when jobs were scarcer, a person with correct speech was more likely to receive a good position than the one with defective speech. A person with defective speech cannot obtain full success in his particular field of work. Miss Theo Olsen . . . . Miss Mary Margaret Jaeger

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Harold Radke, B. S., agriculture .... Miss Lena B. Grinley, B. M., Dean of Girls, Senior Friend- ship Club .... Harold Kannady, B. S., co-orclin- ator, student patrol. As an instructor of vocational agriculture, Mr. Radke ranks among the best. While the war has forced the cancellation of judging trips, it has increased other activities of his depart- ment like the farm machinery repair course. Of help to students is Miss Grinley, girls' counselor, social director, and adviser of the Senior Friendship Club. She is especially fond of music and has a college degree in it. For recreation she likes bowling. Miss Grinley We . Causing many a headache to the oflice Workers these days is the withholding tax on payrolls. The war has brought on new pro- grams with the result that more bookkeeping cheerfully avails herself to girls and boys in helping them become adjusted to various school situations. Co-ordinator Mr. Kannady finds jobs for students who wish to do part-time work. He is also head of the student patrol. By means of a test, he can determine a student's interest and often discover latent talents. He has a beautiful ring which he made through his hob- by of gem grinding, and accounting must be done. Textbook shortages and restrictions on all sorts of school materials make ordering a difficult job. Student attendance, or lack of it, also causes Work. Mrs. Josephine XVarEeld, Miss Marjorie Hamlin, Miss Lucille Churchill, Miss Edna Lien, Miss Jeannette Smith, Miss Muriel Mngcn, Mrs. Viola Hall. 4 MW'