Edina High School - Whigrean Yearbook (Edina, MN)

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Co mmercia 1 Trai mini Preparing for a prosperous future are those who participate in the Commercial Training classes: Industrial Arts, Home Economics, Business Law, Shorthand, Office Practice, Typing and Bookkeeping. There they learn the essentials for entering the numerous fields of the business world. The Industrial Arts Department is divided into the fields of metals and plastics, basic electricity, drawing, printing, and woodworking. In these classes instruction is given in the use and care of tools. Aided by the facilities in the Home Economics Department, students acquire a pracical background in sewing, cooking, and good grooming. To supplement knowledge of the business world, technical law terms as well as everyday legal problems compile the Business Law classes. Students in the Shorthand and Typing sections find their skills very worthwhile both in high school, college, and future life. Future years will verify the worth of the struggles with trial balances, closing entries, assets, and liabilities in the Bookkeeping class. A course designed especially for those going into secretarial work is Office Practice. Besides gaining knowledge of various business machines, students also learn about the duties of the secretary. Edina-Morningside realizes the importance of students being effectively prepared, and concentrates on graduating competent young businessmen and women. Mrs. Elizabeth Aamodt, who instructs future homemakers, has the additional responsibility of helping prepare food for school banquets. Attending the University of Minnesota, she received her Bachelor and Master of Science degrees. Mrs. Joan Armstrong enjoys both sewing and cooking in her two Home Economics classes. A novice to the faculty, she instructs junior high girls in their attempts to learn the arts of homemaking. Mrs. Armstrong holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Farmingham College in Massachusetts. Miss Edith Gransberg can be found teaching career-minded students Business Law, Office Practice, or Typing. Acting as a sophomore class adviser is one of her extra-curricular activities. Miss Gransberg earned her Bachelor of Science degree from North Dakota State Teacher's College. Mr. Tennis Kresse, who renders capable assistance to the Concessions Club, is an instructor in Industrial Arts. Mr. Kresse is an alumnus of Oshkosh State Teacher's College where he completed study for his Bachelor of Science degree. Miss Ardyce LaPray divides her time between career-keyed Typing and Shorthand and a more romantic la Francaise. Advisership of the senior class is among her extra-curricular activities. Miss LaPray has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Minnesota. Mr. Elmer Lundgren, an Industrial Arts teacher, is also active as Whigrean adviser, football and basketball scout, and editor of Minnesota Vocational Viewpoints. A graduate of the University of Minnesota, he holds a Bachelor of Science degree. Mr. Irv Nelson, instructor of ninth grade Health classes, also teaches the students how to handle the family car. Mr. Nelson received his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Iowa. Mr. Wendell Olson, in addition to teaching classes in Industrial Arts, acts as adviser to the Concessions Club. Upon completion of requirements, he received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Minnesota. Page 29

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Left to right: Mrs. Aamodt, Mr. Kresse, Mr. Nelson, Miss Gransberg, Mr. Olson, Mr. Lundgren, Mrs. Armstrong. Page 28

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Page 30 Left to right: Mr. Beson, Mrs. Hoplin, Miss Graebner, Mr. Downs.