Central High School - Echo Yearbook (Superior, WI)

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Future homemakers of MISS LOIS KASMARK'S home economics classes have learned important fun- damentals in domestic science. Color, design, and line . . . all must be considered before attempting creations in sewing. Studying the contents of food, planning and cooking meals are undertaken in the foods course. Miss Kasmark has charge of ninth grade girls. MR. WILLIAM KELLER is the able director of the Orchestra and the String Ensemble. In addition to his duties at Central, Mr. Keller spends afternoons instructin the string sections of Superior State Col- lege and ifIcCaskill School orchestras. Mr. Keller is a skilled violinist who performed at the Parents' Night Reception and Christmas programs. Let's get on the ball! This advice could be heard by MR. JOHN KROCK'S students during the past year, as he encouraged them to carry out their work. Mr. Krock, a newcomer to Central, teaches mathematics and general metal shop. Aside from these classes, he is a member of the faculty finance com- mittee. MR. ROBERT LANE, teacher of social studies, has been teaching this subject for several years, but his secret ambition is to do research work. Counted among his enjoyable pastimes are woodworking. fish- ing, and reading. His interest in music . . . he enjoys singing . . . gives him much pleasure. Vlf you should wander into MISS ALICE LOMOE'S room during class hours, you would see a group of sophomore students diligently writing themes or learning their verbs and pronouns. Along with teaching sophomore English, she is dean of ninth and tenth grade girls and adviser to the Booster club. A familiar and well liked person at Central is MISS IRENE MCGILL. She is a member of the Social Science Department in which she teaches world history. Although she is busy teaching history, she is always willing to lend a hand at other activities. Among them is serving on the faculty finance com- mittee. All ri ht now . . . in the key of C. This is frequentl heard in MR. LOUIS MEIER'S music room. Mr. Meier directs the Iunior and Senior Choirs, the Triple Trio, and the Vocal Ensemble. His groups took part in two concerts, one at Christ- mas, he other in the spring. J'

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With the secret ambition to run a greenhouse and with hobbies including gardening, fishing, and curling, MR. ROBERT GRADIN, congenial biology teacher, is a. lively conversationalist and an interest- ing subject. Not only does Mr. Gradin teach biology, but he advises the S. O. S. Club. Let 'er roll! . . . are the words of Mr. GEORGE HARDING that can be heard by his boys after final corrections have been made in the Devil's Pi. Mr. Harding instructs printing in four courses - first through fourth year. He also has the job of mechani- cal and business adviser of the Pi. MISS MARY HATHAWAY'S highly interest- ing American history classes are looked forward to by many students. Maps, American Observers, and his- torical pictures are always in evidence in Room 337. Miss Hathaway served this year on the raduation cap and gown, cheerleader, pep rally, and SAR com- mittees. MR. MAURICE HENNESSY, who teaches the freshmen general science, has been teaching school for thirty-one years. Mr. Hennessy, whose hobbies are fishing and hunting, is the faculty manager of the foot- ball team. Surprisingly enough, his secret ambition is to' be 6 feet 2 inches tall. Teaching newcomers at Central general science is MR. LEROY IACOBSEN. As Student Council adviser, he initiates and directs many of their activi- ties. Little pep talks to boost school spirit and to enlist the cooperation of students are associated with dynamic Mr. Iacobsen. A lover of outdoor life, he enjoys fishing, hunting, and gardening. First you take your dissecting 'knife and cut through here. Then . . These directions could be heard by the biology students in MR. R. IACOB- SON'S classes during a laboratory assignment. Mr. Jacobson, who heads the science department, served on the American Education Week committee this year. W 5 1 l l ,ii T I TQE asm: ES A hubbub of activity characterizes the journalism classes of MRS. BETTY IONES, for students are busy planning, gathering, and writing material for the lications the Devil's Pi and Echo Iournal- two pub ' ' -- - 'ism is offered both as class work for credit and ashan extra-curricular activity. Mrs. Iones also teac es Current Literature. ..11... .N

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Popular Homeroom 129 is MR. RENE MOE'S. In his physics classes, students heard him ask such questions as What is the difference between forced vibration and sympathetic vibration? Besides teach- ing physics, Mr. Moe is the Visual Aids adviser. Not only does he supervise film projection but also the use of the sound equipment. English is automatically associated with MISS HELEN O'BRlEN, who has taught many students at Central. You always can find her giving freshmen advice on correct usage in sentence structure, capi- talization, punctuation, and other fundamentals, as well as discussing selections in literature texts or examining suitable books for library reading. Miss O'Brien advises the L. D. P. Club. Boys, you're doing fine, but . . . is a familiar saying of COACH NORMAN OLSON during the half of any basketball game. Coach Olson is the man behind Central's basketball brigade. This is Mr. Olson's third year at the Viking helm. He also teaches physical education and is the assistant foot- ball coach. New to Central is MR. WARREN PETERS, who has won the popularity of commercial students by giving them helpful assistance and constructive advice. Mr. Peters teaches first year typing and shorthand. In addition to commercial work, he help- ed plan the guidance day program. Take a letter are words typifying MR. ROY PETERSON'S secretarial classes. Mr. Peterson teaches office typing and secretarial practice and per- sonal typing. During sixth hour he goes into the mimeograph room to prepare tests, maps, and other material for the school. He also served on the faculty finance committee and is manager of the music de- partment. MISS MINNIE RASMUSSEN, who teaches English to juniors, can be heard entering her class re- citing a few verses of beautiful poetry . . . Emerson, Bryant, or Frost. American literature and the funda- mentals of English are the chief elements of study for junior English classes. Creative writing is undertaken in this course, also. MISS MARGARET REHNSTRAND, senior class co-chairman, teaches four years of art. Art l students are taught an understanding of art as a whole: the underlying structure common to all forms of art- design and color--and art applying to everyday liv- ing. Advanced art requires Art l and is planned to meet the needs of students who have special ability. mir