Edison High School - Wizard Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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I I I I 1 1 1 1 3 i Dedicated to Miss Florence Leary Miss Leary . . . how many times has this name been heard among the Edison High students ... not casually, but with the fondest, most sincere wishes for her during her sojourn in Belfast, Ireland! Edison's pride swells as we think of our teacher who voluntarily gave up the luxuries of America to exchange with an Irish teacher for the year 1947-1948. Her enthusiasm equals any ever shown by an Edison teacher. Correspondence with her Irish students reveals that they are also fond of Miss Leary. She has visited the homes of her students from cottages to mansions, not concerned with their wealth but deeply interested in her pupils' welfare. She has shown an active interest in the Girl Guides of Ireland. Never thinking of herself but always of her fellow men. she has taught her Irish students many of the American games to their interest and enjoyment. Back in America we, as graduates of Edison, will always remember her for her abiding trust in us and for her always-willing help. For these reasons we, of the Senior class of 1948, dedicate this, our yearbook, to our understanding friend and teacher, Miss Florence Leaiy. Pag 7

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3u JHrmnriant to IHtaa fcsthpr (Htjallman Miss Esther Challman resigned from her teaching position in the English Department of Edison High School in June, 1941. and died several years later, on January 23, 1946. No photograph of Miss Esther Challman is available, but this still life symbolizes her personality, for she always had leisure to listen to the needs or troubles of others; she possessed the knowledge of human nature that enabled her to give wise advice; she practiced the Christian precept of brotherly love by being tolerant toward and appreciative of those of all classes, races, and religions. She possessed many qualities that tend to make a person a true friend and an inspirational teacher. An extraordinary understanding of the problems of her pupils, an abiding charity in her attitude toward them; a fine sense of fair play and honor that she instilled in them; a gay originality in her approach to make them do their best; and, above all, a sparkling humor to bring them much of her keen joy of life—these traits make Esther Challman dear to those who had the privilege of her friendship. Frances Cowan. Pago 6 I I n ii n ii ii ii ii H H H II H II II II II II ■ II

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' New Look—1948—puzzles the boys, but delights the Gibson girls of the Twentieth Century. Pag« 8