Edina High School - Whigrean Yearbook (Edina, MN)

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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

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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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Social Science courses are required by Edina Morningside High School because of their application to the life of every American citizen. A knowledge of the world's cultures and governments of past and present enables us to understand and cope with the problems of today. Our Social Science courses include Social Studies, World History, American History, Modern Problems, and World Geography. Social Studies are taught in both seventh and eighth grade. The seventh grade course is an introduction to the history and geography of the world, while the eighth grade course deals with the history of American Government. World History, offered in the sophomore year, 1 includes the background of the more important countries. Through this course, students gain a better understanding of America in comparison to the rest of the world. American History, a junior course, is a more intensive study of the development of the United States. This study provides the historical background necessary for an intelligent comprehension of the United States today. Social Problems, taught in the senior year, includes units on personality, government, economics, vocations, and marriage and the family. Seniors may elect World Geography, a course covering political and economic systems and philosophies of the world in addition to their actual geographic conditions. Miss Mardonna Bartholet teaches eighth grade American History, tenth grade World History, and is also a sophomore advisor. In her spare time, Miss Bartholet engages in her hobbies of painting, sewing, and knitting. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Minnesota. Mr. Delmar Fredrickson, in addition to three speech classes, teaches one class of junior American History. He is director of the three annual plays and is advisor for the National Thespian Troupe. Mr. Fredrickson is also the general director of the Declamation Program and usually coaches the extemporaneous speaking division. Attending St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, Mr. Fredrickson received his Bachelor of Arts degree. Mr. Ben Lundquist teaches the junior American History classes and also one class of senior World Geography. As a junior advisor, he is kept busy f ith plans for the Junior-Senior Prom, but he till finds time for his hobby of reading. Mr. undquist received his Bachelor of Science and faster of Arts degrees at the Universiy of Minne-ota. Science Miss LaVonne Magnuson, a new addition to the Edina faculty, teaches five classes of Social Problems to the seniors. Miss Magnuson found time to aid the students who participated in the Voice of Democracy Contest. Attending Augus-tana College in South Dakota, she obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree. Mr. Howard Merriman teaches Social Studies to the eighth graders. He is an eighth grade advisor, Edina's athletic director, and also president of the Minneapolis Division of the Minnesota Educational Association. Mr. Merriman received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the St. Cloud Teacher's College and a Master of Arts degree from the University of Minnesota. Mr. Elmer Stolte, in addition to teaching seventh grade Social Studies, is the midget football coach and sixth grade basketball coach. He attended Huron College and attained a Bachelor of Science degree. Miss Ardis Towler, besides teaching four classes of tenth grade World History, has one class of senior Social Problems. She includes in her activities the advising of the senior council of the Junior Red Cross. Miss Towler holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hamline University. Page 21