Breck School - Mustang Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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PAST Although Brock School was beset by financial problems. Canon Henderson began immediately to improve the academic curriculum. He was aided by such gifted and loyal teachers as Mr. Nelson, Mr. Krcnz, Mr. Heascr, Mr. Uram, and the late Mr. Jonnard. In January of 1957, the school was moved to a more modem and efficient structure in Minneapolis. To emphasize the new academic curriculum at Brcck, the military program which had come into existence during World War II was abolished following the ’58-’59 school year. As a result of the work of Canon Henderson and Mr. Lamson, the former assistant Headmaster, the academic program continued to “stiffen. Three years ago, Breck was permitted to have its own chapter of the Cum Laudc Society. The story of the past academic year has been included in this section of the book. Here we find illustrated the fruits of the last ten years of progress under Canon Henderson. The graduating seniors, who have done thier best to contribute to Brcck’s high standards, arc likewise included in this section. 9

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HISTORY AND EXPLAN A TION OF THEME Brcck School was founded seventy-seven years ago in Wilder, Minnesota. It was named in honor of an early Minnesota missionary, the Rev. James Lloyd Breck. As an institution of learning for boys and girls of the community surrounding Wilder, Brcck School flourished for several years. In 1917, under Dr. Charles Edgar Haupt, the physical plant of the school was transferred to St. Paul. In the following years, the school prospered with Dr. Haupt’s direction and guidance. However, after his passing (during the 1940’s), Breck School suffered a series of setbacks. When the picture looked bleakest for the school, in January of 1953, Canon F. Douglas Henderson was appointed Headmaster. During the ten years in which he has served Breck, Canon Henderson has helped the school immeasurably to regain and even to surpass its former eminence in the field of secondary education. The three sections of this yearbook represent an attempt to show what Canon Henderson has done for Brcck in the past ten years and what plans he has made for the future. 8

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From left to right. SITTING — Nick Goddard. Mr. Jenkiiu, Dick Yore. James Norton, Mike Tangen, David Watson, Steve LeMoine, and Martin Lipschultx, STANDING — James Robinson, Bob Fronk, Chuck Carlson, John Loomis. Bob Williams. Phil Hesli, Bill Harley, Jeff Perry. and Sanford Smith. STUDENT COUNCIL In any democratic community, representation of the people in government is very important. Except for the fact that the Headmaster tends to “speak softly and carry a big stick,” Breck is a democratic community. Through the Student Council, the student body voices its wants and needs. The class representation has been increased this year to two boys per class — the president and the vice president. The Student Council elected as its officers: Bill Harley — president, Steve LeMoine — secretary, and Bob Fronk — treasurer. The Reverend Mr. James Jenkins was the faculty advisor. During the past school year the Student Council dealt with the Homecoming button sales, the Homecoming Dance, the United Fund Drive, the design and manufacture of a new school patch, the rewriting of the Student Handbook, the Midwinter Formal, the St. Barnabas Hospital Volunteer program, and near bankruptcy. The Student Council is a basic part of Breck School, consisting of a few who represent the whole for the good of the school. 10