Hopkins High School - Warrior Yearbook (Minnetonka, MN)

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MISS ANNE AANDEN, English, College Composition. Motif Adviser . . MR. C. A. CARUSON, English, Speech, Oebote Coach. MR. CARl AISAKER, English, World History. Shi Club Advisor ... MISS MARTHA EISTROM, English, Journalism, Hi-Crier. MR. HUBERT A. ANDERSON, En- glith, Collego Composition, Assistant Debate Coach . . MRS, VIRGINIA HANSON, English, ETA Adviser. MISS JUUE A. BENSON, English . . MRS. PATRICIA OLSON, En- glish. 26

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MR. CLIFFORD BRUN-ZEU, Orehettro Director. MR. WALLACE GEARS, CKoif. Hormony. MR. JOHN TESAR, Bond Director. AMPLE OPPORTUNITY REWARDS TALENT aRT AT HOPKINS HIGH has served many purposes. This year under the direction of three instructors — Mr. Engelbart, Mrs. Phelps, and Mr. Prellwitz — the serious art student was given the opportunity to establish his own technique of art through analysis of both the masters' and his classmates' works. After a study of the techniques and interpretations of other artists in a particular area as a class, each student experimented for himself. His goal was to communicate effectively what he felt and wished to express. Projects were carefully designed to encourage creativity. Informal art rooms, equipped with everything from water colors to potters' wheels, provided on atmosphere both reloxing and inspirational. These results were on display in the foyer, on bulletin boards, and in classrooms. Aided by these factors many students produced serious works of art of high quality. Music students have been given ample opportunity and encouragement to express their creativity. Students taking Harmony studied music theory and progressed from writing Harmony to composing their own music. The Bands, Choirs, and Orchestra offered both classic cal and contemporary music. Those interested in classical formed small Chomber Music ensembles playing both for their own enjoyment and at the District and State Music Contests. The Cafe Orchestra, Swing Bond, Boys' Quartet and Girls' Sextette entertained at many school functions with their popular music. The one hour per day rehearsals were supplemented with weekly sectionals. Many students also studied privately. The dedication of the instructors, plus excellent facilities, high-quality music and frequency of performances all combined to provide many rewording experiences for music students. 25 WELL-ROUNDED NOTES FROM VERTICAL INSTRUMENTS ARE DIFFICULT.

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GIVING THOUGHT TO VERBS AND VERSE rEGISTRATION points out the popularity the English classes enjoy ot Hopkins High School. This year 100% of the student body signed up for the course. As sophomores we studied Greek culture through its literature, some Shakespearean plays, and short stories from all over the world. Various forms of American literature were studied in the junior year. This course begon with the study of Puritan literature and extended to modern times. Senior English entailed the study of English literature through Shakespearean plays, poetry, ond various novels. In the post two years sophomore and senior classes have had an opportunity to view ploys they hove read, such os Hamlet and Saint Joan, at the famous Guthrie Theater. We were also able to obtain such movies as The Death of a Salesman ond Cry, the Beloved Country for school use. MRS. KAREN J. HESS, English, Chairman language Art Dept, Sr. Clo»» Adviser, Pom Pom Girl Adviser . MR. ROBERT A. LER- FALD, English. Folk Music Club Sponsor. MISS MARLENE HOFFMAN, English, Dromo Director, Greot Books Club Adviser . . . MISS ROSE MACEMON, World liter-oture, English MRS JOANNA K. KUEHN, English MR JAMES MOTZKO, English. THE INFORMAL ATMOSPHERE OF MISS EISTROM'S ROOM STIMULATES SOPHOMORE ENGLISH STUDENTS TO THINK MORE CRITICALLY. 27