Edison High School - Wizard Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Teen-Age Needs Are Their Concern Z t Mitzi: 'Fudd rind Bcity Worst Mr. Eddis E, Ianes, our assistant prin- cipal, has the responsibility of arranging class schedules for teachers and stuf- dents. He must also approve new pro- grams and program changes. Students who desire to he excused from school must make arrangements with Mr. lanes beforehand. One of his most important duties is handling student discipline which requires a great deal of skill and hours of time. Another of his duties is the supervision of the halls. Miss Erma Todd, Edison's visiting teacher, devotes her time to making per- sonal contacts hetween the home and the school. Through her guidance many students, who are discouraged about their school work and wish to drop out, are persuaded to remain in school. Mrs. Nellie Alm, chief clerk, directs the office staff and makes appointments for Mr. Samuelson. Miss Ruth Lehowits, attendance clerk, keeps a record of ah- senses. Others on the staff are Miss Ethel Heller, hook room clerk, and Miss Mary Komarniski, credit clerk. Miss Holler, Miss Konnnn MR. IANES iski, Miss Lcbowits, Mis. Alm Page ll

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Specialists Are Experienced bv- ',,,,,x MH. SAMUELSON Mrs. Blair cmd Mrs. Re-iidexnick. Mr. Paul A. Samuelson, our principal, guides the general policy of the school and is primarily responsible for anything which takes place in it. As principal, he has the duties of being the official repref sentative of the Board of Education and of carrying out the rules of the Board. Mr. Samuelson operates on the premise that the function of the school is not to do things for students, but rather to help the students do things for themselves. Miss Florence lohnson, our school nurse, takes care of students who bee come ill during school hours. If it is necessary, she excuses them from school. The nurse also admits students who have been absent because of illness and makes home calls whenever it is helpful to do so. Mrs. Leila Bendernick, our librarian, and her assistant, Mrs. Mary Blair, acces- sion new books and help students find reading material for class work and for personal enjoyment. The librarians also train and supervise a group of students who assist them in the library. Evelyn Bill and Miss F. lohiison K 'K hi R A . ws-inns B ' Page lO I iw

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The Cultural Encourages Growth Seated: Miss Ferguson. Standing: Mr. Lunkley, Mr. Sodorgren. Problems involving the academic programs of Edison students rest in the hands of our qualified counselors, Miss Aria Kocken and Mr. Kenneth Knox. They give tests to the students to find out what they are interested in and to determine what careers they are best suited for. The counselors then try to help place them in jobs later on. ln spite of his lousy schedule, Mr. Knox finds time to coach the hockey team and advise the Edison Leadership Club. Page 12 Music, more than any other pursuit, offers an opporf tunity to get away from the ordinary things of life. The music department at Edison gives the students an op! portunity to sing or learn to play an instrument. Mr. Elmo Lunkley is the director of the band and orchestra in addition to being an assistant senior adviser. All instrumental programs are under his supervision. Miss Mary Barbara Ferguson directs the junior high vocal music Classes and is also an adviser for Silver Tri. Mr. Elmer Sodergren teaches the senior high chorus class- es and conducts the Choir and Choral Club. Miss Kcckcn ond Mr. Knox Under the capable direction of Miss Edith Barton and Mrs. Margaret Davis, the girls at Edison keep phyf sically fit. These teachers are in charge of girls' intraf mural athletics in addition to teaching physical educa- tion classes, and Miss Barton also supervises the girls' golf team. Basketball, baseball, field hockey, and vol- leyball are among the numerous sports in which the girls participate. Special classes in tennis, golf, and posture are given to those interested in them. ln cer- tain sports the girls on winning teams may have a chance to compete with girls from other schools. Mrs. Dcrvxs ond Miss Burton