Edina High School - Whigrean Yearbook (Edina, MN)

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exce (lent a dm in id If a tion Milton H. Kuhlman SUPERINTENDENT DIRECTS ACTIVITIES Superintendent Milton H. Kuhlman is well known to everyone in the community. In the two years he has headed the Edina school system, his fine qualifies and friendly nature have endeared him to all. Mr. Kuhlman also has many educational honors to his name. His degrees begin with B.S. and M.A. degrees and include Phi Delta Kappa in Education, Pi Kappa Delta in speech, a Junior Chamber of Commerce Achievement Award from Stillwater, Minnesota, and being listed in the 1943 edition of Who's Who in American Education and Leaders in American Education of 1949. He is also a member of Scholia, Lions, American Legion, and the local Civil Defense Council, coauthor of Pupil Assignment and Guide Book, and contributor to proceedings of the Minnesota Academy of Science. He was once secretary-treasurer of the Minnesota Secondary School Principals' Association, and is a post chairman of the State Recreation Committee. Mr. Kuhlman came to Edina from St. Louis Park High where he was principal. Prior to that he had held the same position at Sfillwoter High School. Page eleven

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Melina is strengthened and Supported Arthur Buffington, George Tanner, Ralph Notion, Mrs Marion Richards, Francis Hayes, and Charles Hoyt, SCHOOL BOARD FORMULATES POLICIES Acting as a sounding board between the taxpayers and the administration is the main job of the school board. The board meets regularly once a month and holds special meetings when necessary. This year a special meeting was called to receive bids on the new elementary school. The six members on the school board are Ralph Nelson, president; Francis Hayes, vice-president; Charles S. Hoyt, treasurer; Arthur Buffington, trustee; George Tanner, trustee,- and Mrs. Marion Richards, clerk. Mr. Kuhlman, chairman, also attends their meetings. The board is set up so as to have a rotating membership; two new members are elected each year. Members can be re-elected to the board after their three year terms on it are completed. It is the policy of the board to spread the membership among the geographical locations of district 17. This year the school board has obtained priorities for steel to build the new elementary school. They sold bonds to pay for the new addition which was completed in conjunction with the elementary school in Morningside. At first few bids were offered, but later, after steel became scarce, many more came in. Plans are now being laid to start work on the new wing for the high school. The school board and faculty have enjoyed several parties and festive occasions where they can discuss their problems and grow in better understanding. On one occasion, a party for the faculty, they dressed in chef's outfits and served supper to the faculty. Being a member of a school board is no easy task. Each member must devote a great deal of time and energy so that he can do his job well. Although members do not receive any salary, they should receive the support and understanding of the taxpayers. To the taxpayers is laid the responsibility of electing a competent school board. The success of their past voting has evidenced itself in a stable school. The success of future elections will be determined by the sincerity of the voters. The importance of a good school board cannot be over emphasized, for a good school system is dependent upon the foundation of a good school board. Pago ton

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Our Aclioo (life id made dmootli by. tbi Sterling B. Mitchell PRINCIPAL AIDS STUDENTS, FACULTY Friendliness, progressiveness, ond efficiency describe Edina's principal, Sterling B. Mitchell. A veteran of two years os principal of the school, his sense of humor and ready smile have made him a friend of all those with whom he has come in contact in the school and in the community. Now married and the father of two girls, Mr. Mitchell grew up in Syracuse, New York, and earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees at Syracuse University. He has recently done additional work on a Ph.D. at the University of Minnesota. Before the war he taught math and science in New York state high schools and then went into the Navy, to serve for four years in the southern Pacific. After this he came to Minnesota ond attended graduate school at the University in 1946. Following this, he was assistant principal at University High School for four years after which he came to Edina. Also to his credit are memberships in Phi Kappa Psi, Phi Delta Kappa, Lions Club, Minnesota Education Association, National Education Association, and National Association of Secondary School Principals. Page iwolvo