Bloomington High School - Bear Yearbook (Bloomington, MN)

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7 Down by the auditorium, the district offices are located. They include the superintendent's office and the school board meeting room. Also in the south end of the building is the gigantic lobby which has the school trophies in the wall case and the emblem of the four bears on the floor. Outside on the south side of the school, the great big stadium with its football field and oval-shaped track is found. The track adoining the stadium includes softball diamonds and a tennis court. In the winter a hockey rink is made over the tennis court. On the east and west sides of the school, the parking lots are located. The faculty park on both sides, and the large lot on the east side is used for student parking. The north side is the front of the school, and it has the school bus loading and unloading ramp. The entrance at the east side of the school is used for loading buses also. This composes our new and beautiful school which is the location for all our hours of study, dances, and extracurricular activities.

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6 Yes, this is our school. Completed in 1957, it includes the magnificent auditorium with its gray plush seats, huge stage, and impressive choir loft that opens into the spacious chorus room. Also in the auditorium you will find the recently-installed organ bought with the' funds from past senior classes. And there is that big, big gym that can be divided into three individual gyms for the physical education classes. During the basketball games and other activities in the gym, the doors to the band room may be opened for the school band. And, of course, there are our large, roomy classrooms in which we spend the better part of our school days. But they seem to be getting smaller with the ever-growing population of Bloomington High. There is our versatile lunchroom which is used for eating lunch during the day and for the school dances at night. The small stage at the north end of the room provides space for either a dance band or a record player. With the red, blue, green, or yellow lights on, it all makes an attractive setting for any dance. On prom night and other special nights, the spacious patio is used. Since the shrubbery and flowers have been planted, it is a good place to eat your lunch on warm days.

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dedicate 7959 “Seast t TfOu. dleatuz (to duuMi A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.” -HENRY BROOKS ADAMS During our four years at Bloomington High School we have felt the influence of a master teacher. Her devotion to our welfare has been constant through the years. Mrs. Johnson has, through her English classes, prepared us for college, for work in industry, and for lives as good citizens of the future. She has helped many a B.H.S. student find a purpose in life, a larger sense of responsibility, and a clearer understanding of himself in relationship to our society. Ves, A teacher affects eternity. . . but a good teacher improves humanity.