Hopkins High School - Warrior Yearbook (Minnetonka, MN)

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MR. JOHN TESAR . . . Band Director, Band Lessons. MR. WALLACE GEARS . . Choir Director, Vocal Lessons. TRAINING IN MUSIC Hopkins is privileged to have a fine music staff. The hand, under the direction of Mr. John Tcsar. not only gave classical and pops concerts and performed at pep fests and games hut also presented a half-time show for the Minnesota Vikings. In the spring, the hand and choir presented a Broadway musical. The choir, led by Mr. Wallace Gears, presented many concerts both at Hopkins and at other schools. But. the highlight of the year was a two-day trip to Jackson, Minnesota, for an exchange concert. Mr. Clifford Bninzell, a former member of the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, directs a growing orchestra begun three years ago. Twelve members of the orchestra now participate in the Minneapolis Youth Symphony. The sextet goes Hawaiian at the “Century 21” variety show. MR. CLIFFORD B RUN ZELL . . . Orchestra Director. “Uncle John directs the playing of The Star Spangled Banner at a home football game. 20

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MR. HAROLD TOUPIN . . . Head of Business Department, District Occupation Relations, Office Occupation Relations, Co-operative Training. MRS. ROSEMARY SHAM’S . . . Shorthand II, Personal Typing, Secretarial Office Practice. Pep Cluh Advisor, Cheerleaders' Advisor. MR. OSCAR BRUDEYOLD . . . Bookkeeping, Typing. MRS. PAT KREVZIGER . . . Typ-ing, Business and Sales, National Honor Society Advisor. MR. THOMAS HUTTON - . . Modern Business, Typing, Personal Typing, Assistant Basketball Coach. MISS SHARON SQUIBB . . . Clcr-ical Office Practice, Shorthand f. Typing, Hi-Crier Business Manager. PREPARATION IN BUSINESS FIELDS The demand for business instruction required the addition of two new teachers to the business department this year. The business department now is able to offer at least ten courses ranging from personal typing to vocational training. Students not only study in the classroom but also take field trips to observe theory in practice. Our future secretaries observed office practices at both Prudential Insurance Company and the University of Minnesota. Some students, participating in the vocational training program, attend classes half a day and work half a day. These students gain experience and have a full time job opening prepared for them when they graduate. Students may also learn business practices in extracurricular activities. Many girls belong to the Future Secretaries of America, a newly-formed club. In the club, they learn of job opportunities and pay scales and compare notes with others entering the same field. .Mrs. Shanus puls in extra lime preparing for the Homecoming Variety Show. 19

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ART EDUCATION Throughout the year, our school halls are lined with various forms of art work. These are all samples of the artistic approaches considered in the Hopkins art program. For instance, art students now take charge of posters to promote major school activities such as Homecoming and Sno-Daze. Flopkins art students also draw backdrops for the variety shows. Young artists arc often seen outside the school sketching the pond and golf course. Field trips are arranged for the art classes and some students are given the opportunity to exhibit their work at art shows. Although each teacher handles the subject differently, students can expect a good, basic art education. Bob Rood puts the finishing touches on the backdrop for the Homecoming Variety Show. Mr. Prellwitz finishes a display of the modernistic approach to art.