Edina High School - Whigrean Yearbook (Edina, MN)

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A practical application of the fundamentals of the English language is a necessity. At Edina rningside High School, we are fortunate in aving some of the most outstanding teachers n the state of Minnesota. Each grade usually covers the mechanics of nglish: sentence structure, parts of speech, and ritten themes. Pupils are also encouraged to express their deas through original works. All the teachers are willing to aid their students both in class-work and outside activities. Through creative ork, many students have discovered latent in-erests and talents, and all have benefited by eveloping more organized thinking and more ffective expression. Students on the senior high level with par-icular interest in the field of creative writing re encouraged to enter various independently ponsored contests. On the junior high level, the ighth graders have formed a club for aspiring oung authors. This year the eleventh and twelfth grade Eng-ish Department set a precedent by dividing nto two sections, consisting of Standard and Accelerated English. Emphasizing a more comprehensive study, the Accelerated English course is especially designed for pupils intending to enter college. Although the Standard English course covers basically the same material, the work is ot as extensive. The English Department is one of the most mportant and active in the school, and its in-uence is felt in literary, journalistic, speech, nd dramatic fields. Mrs. Grace Andrews, substituting for Miss Lois teulemans, teaches eighth grade English. She ittended the University of Minnesota where she mpleted the course of study required for a fachelor of Science degree. Mr. Raymond Bechtle teaches classes in both tandard and Accelerated twelfth grade English. addition to acting as Whigrean business ad-jisor, he also encourages and aids his students their outside creative efforts. Mr. Bechtle at-snded the North Dakota State Teachers College ilfilling the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts jgree. Miss Lorraine Breckheimer, a new member of English Department, teaches Accelerated e eventh grade English. Her spare time is spent enjoying music, plays, and travel. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from the Duluth fate Teacher's College. Miss Ursula Costello, head of the English Department, teaches five classes of English Ten. Between hours of paper correcting, she found time to take a driver's training course during the fall. Miss Costello completed the course of study required for a Bachelor of Education degree at the Winona State Teacher's College. Mrs. Marilyn Gelhar, chairman of the ninth grade advisors, teaches five classes of English Nine. The little time remaining from her school activities is spent' in playing bridge, swimming, and collecting Meissen china. Mrs. Gelhar attained a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Minnesota. Mrs. Patricia George, in addition to teaching English Ten and Standard twelfth grade English, also has two classes of French I. Besides this heavy schedule, she is cashier during the senior high school lunch hour. Mrs. George holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of St. Teresa. Mrs. Marilyn Haugen presents English fundamentals to her seventh and eighth grade students. Helping to promote creative work, she advises an eighth grade writing club. Mrs. Haugen attained a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Minnesota. Mrs. Bertha Nordell teaches English to the seventh graders and also acts as their advisor. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Minnesota. Mr . Androwi From th mouth of

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ENGUSH DEPARTMENT—Seated: Mrs. George, Miss Breckheimer, Mrs. Nordell. Standing: Miss Costello, Mrs. Gelhar, Mr. Bechtle, Mrs. Haugen. Page 18

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SOCIAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT—Left to right: Mr. Schmidt, Mr. Stolte, Miss Towler, Miss Bartholet (seated), Mr. Lundquist, Mr. Frederickson, Mr. Merriman, Miss Magnuson. Page 20