Golden Valley High School - Viking Yearbook (Golden Valley, MN)

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Academic Lines Unite Valleyites The word academics, formalized into unwieldliness by tradition, tends to run many Viking events into one blot of activity. Caught without the imposing label, students and faculty bustled through a blank year, each creating his own mark and each leaving a labyrinth of lines for others to follow and explore. Courses grew with the student, and class members saw new ideas and methods strengthening old, well laid foundations. Students met the challenge of progress and disciplined themselves into studiousness. Libraries were a necessity as students attacked book lined shelves and demand exceeded supply, setting midnight oil at a premium. Faculty members, clinging to a line of responsibility, were drawn out of the classroom and into a web of organization. Skilled, knowing advisers guided club plans into successes. Parties, dances, initiations, and service were welcome diversions and broke up the routine of assignments and deadlines. Hidden by the mechanics of teaching and being taught, an efficient administration directed and co-ordinated converging lines until they formed GVHS. THE SHAKOPEE BAND IS LOST! Mrs. Armi Nelson reports Band Contest. GV faculty members used their time not only to Mrs. Bernette Engquist and Miss Patricia Neill at the MVC to teach but to supervise many extra activities. 17

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THE WAY to an Honor Roller's stomach seemed to be through his report card as the academic giants filled the cafetorium for the NHS ice cream social and consumed nine gallons of ice cream. In an attempt to promote scholarship, the NHS also sponsored a cookie social and a hot dog dinner. WITH PENCIL IN HAND, Bill Adolfson settles down to do some serious writing. Library space and time became valuable assets as students shelled out money for reams of paper and scores of pencils which disappeared under a grueling strain. 16

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Administrators Build New School, WITH AN EYE ON THE FUTURE, Superintendent Dr. Elmer Kane and Principal Dewey Breisch inspect the new middle school's library. DRIVING home a point. Dr. Kane strikes a familiar pose. His poise at the podium complemented his material throughout the year. DIGGING through his files. Counselor Frank Farrell checks on student progress. Mr. Farrell's files contain records of students' grades, test results, personality ratings, and any other records pertinent to school affairs. 18