Edina High School - Whigrean Yearbook (Edina, MN)

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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

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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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In Foreign Lands Cltcx-alicTs dc la table ronde ..(above) “Roger, over and out!” (below) l r. Luszlo Sundrty German MV assistant tennij and svsim-ling reach—photography enthusiast—“Sprechen Sic nur Dcutsch! Mits Calhtrtnt Malty--French Mil member o the French Alliance—placed tint in A»| en Cup Memorial Skiing Cornett - hum-m-m. Mn. Rauha Hairmtiiter—Spanish 1-111—advisor of ihe Spanish Club—interested in antique furniture. Mist Skirlty oag und—Spanish 1-11—enjoys golfing, tewing, and playing bridge—attended school all summer. Mr. Gtrald Erick ion —i atin MI and Greek—writes articles for Minnesota Teacher”- a true philhellenc. 17