Edison High School - Wizard Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Dorothy Le« . . . Lunchroom; Gladys Jacobson . . . Foods ... 12A Social Adviser; Frances Ford . . . Foods. Modern Design Edith Barton . . . GuIs' Gym . . . G. A Wilma Ericson . . . Girls' Gym . • Adviser. Lorraine Starenas ... Jr High Fccx s and Clothing; Helen Hickok . . . Clothing . . Home Economics Chairman; Maymo Luther . . . Clothing .. . Red Cross. The Home Economics Department gives gir s aining in the domestic arts. This year the girls tceived practical experience in planning bal-iced diets to emphasize the importance of nu-Ition for the home front. Clothing classes teach ie girls the basic principles of sewing. Proj-:ts at home and in school are required from iris In the advanced classes. The Girls' Athletic Dejsartment stresses the hysical well-being of youth during war time, [any of the special courses have been elimin-ed in order to accommodate the greater num-Br ° girls who are now taking gym. Girls who in a,hleto become Pag 21

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machine shop class Louis Lopala . . . Woodwork • anlcal Drawing: Loonard Johnson Basketball Carl Buckman ... Eloctrlclty. . M«ch- Petcr Gu«y . . . Bays’ Gym . . . Football; Harry Miller . . . Boys’ Gym ... Hi Y. The Industrial Department emphasizes precision and individuality. Demonstration and practical experience are an aid to the students in attaining a high degree of accuracy. Included in the Industrial Arts courses are Machine Shop. Wood Turning. Cabinet Making, Electricity. Sheet Metal, and Mechanical Drawing. Special training for defense machinists was given after school hours this term. Physical fitness is the main objective of the Boys’ Athletic Department. Sound bodies and minds are essential to those who enter the armed forces and to those who remain on the home front. Competitive sports are encouraged to promote good sportsmanship. Pag 20

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Royal Road Sightsaving classes are designed to help the student who has visionary defects. Instead of regular study periods, these students go to Miss Robertson's room where paid readers assist them. The library at Edison is under the direction of Mrs. Leila Rendernick. With her capable guidance, students are able to obtain material for special reports and term themes. Adelaide Bcr Anne Kellner French Club r . . Latin . Gorman . . . German Club; ■ • French . . . Spanish . . . Spanish Club; Alice Johnson English . . . Latin Club. SPANISH CLASS Two year courses in French. Spanish. German, and Latin are offered to the students. From the study of a foreign language, the pupil becomes more familiar with the customs and habits of other countries. The language clubs participate in parties and assemblies during the year. Paq« 22