Edina High School - Whigrean Yearbook (Edina, MN)

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Three Share Decision-Making Mr. Rolland J. Ring attained his present position as senior high school principal after serving on the junior high faculty and later on the administrative staff. He plans the school curriculum, supervises the faculty, and coordinates the classes. As assistant principal, Mr. Elmer R. Lundgren handles all disciplinary problems directly connected with the school. In this capacity he also deals with attendance records and special permits. New students are registered by him as well. Due to the increasing number of students in the Edina school system, Mr. Leo J. Fick was appointed director of secondary education in 1958. Mr. Fick has the responsibility of representing the superintendent's office in matters relating to the faculty and curriculum. One of Mr. Ring's responsibilities is to announce school activities over the P.A. system. Eoch morning Mr. Lundgren signs students' admits. 7 Mr. Fick studies a pamphlet from the Minneso’a Traffic Safety Council. This year Edina was presented with three awards. . %

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Dr. Myers Completes First Year Dr. Spencer W. Myers, Edina's new superintendent of schools, serves in this capacity as an ex officio member of the School Board. It is his duty to administer the policies of the Board of Education. Before coming to Edina, Dr. Myers held various positions throughout the Midwest. He received his M.A. degree from Northwestern University- in 1930, then served as a teacher in a variety of high schools and colleges. While he was teaching, Dr. Myers earned his Ph.D. in education from Indiana University. Two years later, in 1944, he served as a World War II training specialist in the office of Quartermaster General. In 1962, he come to Edina from Flint, Michigan, where he had been superintendent of schools. Dr. Myers has contributed to several nation-wide magazines and is a member of many professional organizations. 6 The Superintendent becomes acquainted with his new office. Dr. Myers examines plans for the new junior high.

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P.T.A. BOARD — Sitting: Mr. Burton. Bouernlelnd, Mr. Doan Tripp, Mr. Henry Wudlick Standing: Mr . Batty Ooonquiit. Mr. Rolland Ring. Mr . Chorlotte Field, Mr . Martha Rockwell, Two Boards Serve Edina Schools Mr. Pryor directs many business transactions from his office. The P.T.A., which is open to faculty, parents, and interested citizens, is the coordinating group between parents and teachers. Several informative meetings are held during the school yeor. Striving for the improvement of the school system, the members of the School Board serve as representatives of the taxpayers. The School Board selects the administrators and the teachers. Mr. Donald I. Pryor, director of business affairs, transacts all business connected with the school personnel, school buildings, cafeterias, and bus transportation. SCHOOL BOARD - Sitting: Dr. Spencer Myer . Mr . Willlom Bryngelion, Mr . Fronk Kuehn. Mr. Richard Reeve . Standing: Mr. Willi Show. Mr. Willi Jocv . Mr. John loper. Mr. John Hamilton. 8