Breck School - Mustang Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Mrs. Delger Mr. Hathaway An all around good scout is librarian .l11'.v. . 111110 Delger, whose willingness to help has been felt by every cadet. Finding the book to suit the particular student is her specialty, and she has furnished countless research volumes for a report- wearv pupil. As a result of her tireless effort and keen interest, the Hreck library is home for all the latest books and for those proven worth- while through the years. 'A' ll . .rl. Pop Jmzzzrzrd, grade school English and Latin instructor, walking information bureau and chief of the buses, is a well known figure at lireck. He is a gentleman from the deep South who can tell much about Breck's history and alum- ni. His den is the library on the third floor of Haupt Hall. i' Hotecrrri fIlZfI1ll'Zl'tIj', teacher of high school physics and algebra, is respected by his students because he knows his subject matter thoroughly and teaches it well. A former basketball player for Mankatcfs mighty team. he is coach of Breek's up-and-coming junior varsity basketballers. Howie serves as a dorm master and is always ready and willing to make the life of the boarder interesting and pleasant. 'k Reza Rolvert ll'0lfer51'0rj' supplies the spiritual needs for the lower school at lireck, and it is to him that the youngsters turn for guidance in their problems. ln his morning chapel talks and weekly liible classes, Father Bob has shown the grade sehoolers the importance of the role religion plays in their everyday lives. 'A' How many class sponsored dances and parties would have fallen flat had not Mrs. Olga! Berg and her artists come to the rescue with decorations and posters? Chances are, quite a few. These frequent situations are typical of the unselhsh helpfulness and school loyalty that have made Klrs. Berg the friend of all and a particularly good scout. 'k xYllClllt'1' it be varsity basketball, baseball. grade school athletics, rifle instructor, or connois- seur of line pipe tobacco, Dale Morrill is equally adept at whatever job he undertakes. Respected for his fairness and amiability. the Logger may be most often found in his leisure time expounding his pet theories on basketball or rifle marksman- ship. i vb' Mr. Jonnard Rev. Wolterstorff Mfg, Berg Nlr. Nl0l'l'lll

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Mr. Des Rochers Mrs. Plette Mr. Plette Cliesfer M, Deslt'0c1ic1's, Jr., teaches mathe- matics in the grade school, assists in D company military and is connected with the radio activity. 'fChestie is known by the cadets for his fairness, and he has greatly improved the appearance of the grade school company by patient effort and daily work with the group. wk Miss Norllza Pctvnv is a primary instructor who is a versatile and conscientious teacher. She shows a great deal of imagination in her class activities and enjoys working with small children. Miss Peters is particularly adept at taking cadets in September as first graders and then working with them all year to give them a solid foundation for further school activities. uk It is not often that one finds as efficient rr grade school teacher as iWr.r. Gydn Platte. She has an understanding of boys that makes her an ideal personality for encouraging the development of good citizens here at Breck. Her classes are the essence of careful planning and interest to all her students. 'A' A competent and efficient addition to the lireck secretarial staff, tlflivs Helen Seefeldf has distin- guished herself as a helpful friend to those who find themselves in her office seeking aid. Helen. always full of hearty good cheer, is secretary to both the high school and the elementary school principals, Mr. Bates and Mr. Heaser. 'A' illr. Lloyd Platte comes to Breck with a diver- sified background that well qualifies him to head the music department. In a very short time the energetic Mr. Plette has done a remarkable job of building up the musical organizations here, and his enthusiasm for his work has permeated to the cadets in his organizations. if A highly competent member of the grade school faculty is IWW. Mfrzrie Hrmerz, instructor in the primary school. Mrs. Brown spares no effort to make her classes varied and complete, and here she takes time off to flash her winning smile to the cameraman. mio Miss Peters Miss Seefeldt Mrs. Marie Brown

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Miss Hinrich Miss Van De Water Likeable I,r11'i'm1 llinricll has made herself known to just about everybody at Breck in the year and a half she has been here. Serving as Generali Fox's secretary and aide, Miss Lf' has a kindly disposition which helps her operate Fox's Five and Ten most efficiently. ir Rath J. ll'. .S'r11111a1stuig, Bible instructor and chaplain for the high school, is one of Brecks most widely known faculty members. His Bible classes, filled with the famous Schmalsteig humor, are an institution at Breck. and his chapel talks are an inspiration to all because of the joyous approach Rev. Schmalsteig has to life and its problems. 'A' Hello. this is Breck School. ls johnny stay- ing home today? Those are the words of Mrs, Helen V'ClllIJL'l 'iYtIfCI' checking on the day's absen- tees. Mrs. VanDeVVater also serves as school hostess, checks sickness reports and is a healer of small wounds. She is always cheerfully ready to do favors for anyone at any time. 'k Blending historical backgrounds and personal travel experience with the study of grammar and literature is the big secret behind IWW Tad O.v111a11's success as a teacher. Always looking ahead to the students' college applications as well as to their future lives. Mr. Osman makes every class lively as well as informative. 'k Pllilipfie lf c1'Iu'11gg11c11 is one of those men who puts everything he has into his work, He has done a wonderful job in making the riding depart- ment at Breck the outstanding and widely known organization that it is. Mr. Verbrugghen is also director of physical education in the primary school. 'lr Ralwrt el. Sffltlllkt' has become a symbol of hard work and enterprise here at Breck. This good-natured fellow, when he is not conducting his extremely informative history classes, also serves as director of all athletics. In addition. the Bobber is the peerless coach of the Mustang hockey team. Rev. Schmalsteig Mr. Osman Mr. Verbrugghen Mr, Schqnke