Benilde St Margarets School - Sangraal / Benilden Yearbook (St Louis Park, MN)

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The feminine mystique or bachelor know how? The Home Ec Department has embraced coed reality by involving both sexes in activities traditionally considered feminine. Guys really can be domestic. RIGHT: Mrs. Kris Krueger The Business Department, in a continuing effort to offer a wide variety of courses to prepare the students for the necessities of life, was expanded this year due to the merger. With more teachers and courses, the impact on the students was greater, with a larger enrollment in most of the sections. Growing in size and importance, the department looks forward to an ever-increasing program and enrollment in years to come. BOTTOM RIGHT: Mr. Rob Moore-- Business and accounting; BOTTOM LEFT: Mrs. Norma Scherer--Typing and shorthand.

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In the past, Benilde had a somewhat restricted music program. Only two credits were offered, band and chorus. SMA on the other hand, always had an extensive program in piano instruction. The departments have combined to form a new, revitalized music curriculum that offers a wide spectrum of music opportunities including lessons, ensembles, and participation in state contests. CLOCKWISE, BELOW: Ms. Diane Strafelda— Choral groups and voice; Mrs. Miriam Junker—Band; Sr. Virginia Cutting--piano.

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ft oi igS’Language ' It is the function of the Foreign Language Department to provide a new experience for students by introducing them to innovative mediums of Commu-ication (done mostly by hand) and different culture patterns (tacos, beer, and indigestion). This is made possible by expanding the tape library, career days, opportunities for foreign travel and those hard-fought scrabble games with Senor Steeber. TOP TO BOTTOM, LEFT TO RIGHT: Mrs. Kathleen Wolf— French 1-4; Mr. Lordell Ebensteincr—German 1-4; Mrs. Lydia De La Torre--Spanish 3-4; Mr. Patrick Steeber —1-2; Sister Mary Lang—Latin 1-4, American History.