Hopkins High School - Warrior Yearbook (Minnetonka, MN)

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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.

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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. DONALD BUTTS . . . Drawing, Architectural Drawing, Mechanical Drawing, Printing. MR. FRANK ONLY . . . Electricity, Auto Shop, Driver Training Co-ordinator, Stage Director. MR. RONALD OLSON . . . Wood Shop, Head Baseball Coach. MR. LAWRENCE SAUTER . . . Machine Shop. Metal Shop, Astronomy Club. USEFUL TRAINING IN HOME Two students struggle with a shop project. Home Economics and shop courses arc offered to students who want immediately applicable learning. Girls may experiment with cooking, grooming, and sewing in their sophomore and junior years. Home and family living is offered to senior girls who want a basic home economics course. The girls study food preparation, serving, and efficient management of time and money. and learn from projects such as knitting and a nursery school. Boys may choose from a variety of courses in the shop program—metal, wood, printing, architectural and mechanical drawing, auto shop, and electricity. All arc good preparation for a career in the field. AND SHOP 22