Breck School - Mustang Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Mr. Robert Aarthun Director of Upper School Athletics SPORTSMANSHIP Although sportsmanship is not a subject taught in the classroom, it is one of the most important essentials in life. It is the purpose of the Brcck School athletic program not to create All-Americans but to develop leadership, a sense of loyalty, and teamwork. Under the guidance of Mr. Robert Aarthun, the Brcck athletic teams have grown in number and in strength. Since he came to Brcck both tennis and soccer have been added to the sports program. Even with the small number of students here Brcck teams have been becoming, on the whole, consistently stronger. 25 Mr. Philiippe Verbrugghen Director of Lower School Athletics

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Now North Dakota should go all the way out to here. HISTORY The Brcck student must learn to think critically regarding the history of his country and of the world. The history program aims at developing the ability to select truths with an open and unbiased mind, to weigh evidence, to equate differing view points, and to organize ideas into meaningful patterns. Geography and American history arc taught in the seventh and eighth grades, respectively. The course offered in the sophomore year deals with the history of modem Europe. In the junior year, a more comprehensive American history class is required of all boys. United States government and political science is an elective open to seniors. In this course, the student achieves an understanding and an appreciation of the nature of his government and of his responsibility as a member of that government. He develops a love of and a loyalty to his nation. Mr. C. J. Heaser, B.S., M.A. Upper School Social Studies 24 Mr. Vernon Skari, B.A. Upper School Social Studies

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From left to right, FIRST ROW: Stephen LeMoine, William Harley, Nicholas Goddard, Richard Yore; SECOND ROW: Barney Steele, Charles Carlson, Robert Williams, Robert Fronk. PREFECTS Since the prefect system was initiated at Brcck three years ago, the program has grown in importance. In 1960, the main functions of the prefects were representation of the Headmaster in the Student Council and the maintenance of discipline in the school. Because the prefects are seniors, they arc expected to set an example for the rest of the school by being first class citizens. To these obligations has been added the duty of keeping order in the study halls. The prefects, need- less to say, must be well-liked by the students as well as the faculty. They should also be able to mix well and participate in almost every area of school life. The prefects themselves, as well as the school, derive many advantages from this system. The boys arc better prepared for the experiences which they may encounter at college. The qualities of leadership and self-reliance are more fully cultivated. 26