Edina High School - Whigrean Yearbook (Edina, MN)

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training Mr. E. Lundgron To give practical knowledge and experience is the principle aim of the various courses offered in the commercial training department. Industrial Arts provides an excellent backgroifnd for boys with an interest in manual vocations. Junior high classes are given a general background in shop courses. The senior high program specializes in extensive training in one field. Stressing both speed and efficiency, a one-year course in typing is taught for both personal and vocational use. Speed in taking dictation and transcribing is emphasized in the two-year shorthand course. Elementary bookkeeping offered for one year serves as an introduction to the bookkeeping cycle. Training offered in the department of commercial art supplies a solid foundation of preparation for various occupational fields and better equips those interested for entrance into their vocations. Miss C. Hardin PAGE 24

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physical education Mi ss P. Grocbnor Miss V. Bernard Boy's physical education classes center around teams of volleyball, baseball, and soccer. Through them a sense of co-operation, fair play, and a competitive spirit are instilled, providing foundations for a well-rounded personality. Sports designed for individual participation are track, tumbling, and tennis. The girls' gym classes are divided into three sections, each having its own instructor. A wide range of sports is planned for the year, giving the girls a broad background. In junior high school emphasis is placed on team participation in volleyball, speedball, basketball, and soccer. In the sophomore and junior classes, individual achievement assumes greater importance. During this phase ping-pong, badminton, golf and tennis are scheduled. Winter sports such as skiing and skating are greeted with enthusiasm. Physical agility and skill is a necessary part of the development of young people. Sound bodily health is directly related to mental capacity and the quality of academic work. Working together as a unit produces both leadership and co-operation. Mr. E. Downs Mrs. B. Bergman PAGE 23

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home economies Mr . E. Aamodt Mr . J. Armjtrong Careers ranging from fashion design to nursing have their beginning in a course in home economics. In addition to basic training in sewing and cooking, girls are taught the high points of good grooming, interior decorating, and child care. Giving teas, dinners, and style shows give them an opportunity for practical experience. Audio-visual aids, under the guidance of Mr. Ironside, play an increasingly prominent part in academic departments. Edina's Driver Training course equips every student with an extensive study of the driving manual followed by a practical course. Mr. I. Nelson faculty calendar of events September 9 FACULTY PICNIC FOR NEW MEMBERS September 30 .................................................FACULTY BUSINESS MEETING October 18....................................................SQUARE DANCE DINNER PARTY November 18................................................... FACULTY BUSINESS MEETING December 9 ..........................................................TURKEY DINNER PARTY February 10 ..............................VALENTINE COFFEE PARTY HONORING MRS. EBBING March 28 ........................................LECTURE MEETING FEATURING CARL ROWAN April 19 ANNUAL MEETING FOR ELECTION OF NEW OFFICERS May 26..............................................SECOND ANNUAL SUMMER SEND-OFF TEA PAGE 25