Edina High School - Whigrean Yearbook (Edina, MN)

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And Present Events Mr. Robert McCarthy—Social Problems-vice-president of American Federation of Teacher —advisor of Student Council— Bouncing Bob. Group discussion of current events is an integral part of American history classes. Mr. Jamet We go—American History—golf coach—a true marine— Homettc advisor foe a week— In that respect. Mr. Ronald It'rimer -Social Problems—rode a bicycle one thousand miles around Lake Superior—ski coach—interested in home remodeling. Mr. Pegors decorates his door for Christinas. Mr. Karl Peg on—Introductory Sociology—president of Edina Schools’ Credit Union -traveled through Midwest last summer a multitude of interesting friends. Mitt Ardit Towlet World History- Junior Red Cross co-advisor—interested in current events. 15

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Social Studies Create Awareness Of Past Mr. Delmar Fredrick ton 'American History—chairman of Senior Claw advisors- director of two plays—claims Danish and Swedish descent. On November first, six Edina students attended a World Affairs Institute to hear Walter Heller speak. This event was only one attended by Economics students during the year. The Social Studies Department offers a different course at each level. World History is an elective open to both sophomores and seniors. Students explore the history of various countries from the most ancient civilizations to the newly emerging nations Eleventh grade students are required to take an American History course which covers the major eras and trends from colonial times to the present. Juniors with ability may enroll in an advanced placement course for college preparation. Seniors divide their time between the required subjects of Sociolog)' and Economics. In Sociolog)', students examine man and his relationship to society, while Economics classes study the elementary principles of economics. Mr. William Kauffman—American History and Speech—advises Drama and Declamation—TV news reporter last summer— You little peeps! Mr. Howard Christenson—American History and Sociology—advisor of World Affairs Club -sabbatical leave to U of M last year. 14 Mr. KaufTmann plays the high and the mighty.” Mr. John Motion—-standard and Advanced Placement American History tennis and wrestling coach. Mist Mardonna Porthole! —World History 10 and 12. American History 11—advisor for foreign exchange students. Sophomore Class and Rotary U.N. . J

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Five Language Courses Spark Interest Mi Rithard Scantan—Latin 11-IV’ Yale award as one of five l e»t teachers in U.S.- author of Hew and Better Ways to Annoy Latin Student advises I.atin Club—referee for spring soccer tournament. “All right, that’s 100 times ‘Ego gummum non masticabo in ludo Latino.’ This phrase is very familiar to all Latin students. Many is the time that this has been written 100 times by some student who has chewed gum during Latin. Latin is just one of five languages offered at Edina. The first years of any language put the stress on grammar. Students taking the modern languages, German, French, Russian, and Spanish also Qse the language lab for work in pronunciation. Once grammar has been mastered, students arc given a broader view of the language. In Latin, students read Caesar. Cicero, and others. Fourth and fifth year Latin includes Italian and Greek respectively. French classes Icam idiomatic conversation through current publications. Spanish-Ameri-can relations arc studied in fourth-year Spanish. Russian students are instructed in grammar and idiom so that they can speak and write in Russian. Various German books, from the classics to contemporary novels arc read by the German classes. Mr. Robert Spmdler—Spanish I-I I —lived in Mexico—enjoy painting, reading, and art. Mr. Harry Martin —French l-IV—taught at NDEA -Language Institution this summer— French Club advisor promotes “The French Revolt each spring. Mr i. Maria IVilbrighl—Spanish IMV teaches conversational Spanish in the Adult Education program —enjoys cooking and sewing. Mn. Ehie Martin—German I-111—advisor of ninth grade German Club—an avid ski fan Mr. Chattel Bell—French l-II and Russian l-II—demonstration teacher at Summer Institute for Teachers of Chinese—enjoys music. 16