Mason City High School - Masonian Yearbook (Mason City, IA)

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Guy L. Crosen American History Government Debate Coach Dan C. Herrick Sociology Economics Esther Pagenhart Modern European History World History Edna Carstensen American History Government Rollo C. Keithahn Sociology Economics Joe Rogers' versatility is well known. Here in his science room, he teaches a sociology class. Saab! dcience are kept busy by having to know every part of the Globe, for current events are a vital part O of the present history program, and the teachers have to do much outside reading. Now and then, however, there is time for fun or outside activities. Miss Carstensen, who came here from Monroe Junior High School, likes to read, bicycle, knit, and follow Mohawk sports in her spare time. On the more lucrative side, Mr. Crosen operates a tung orchard in southern Mississippi. He also vocalizes as bass soloist in the First Congregational Church quartet. Mr. Keithahn, who succeeded Dean Rugland in October, enjoys reading and fishing. Mr. Herrick likes to go bicycle riding. Miss Pagenhart, who has found that war forces her to substitute work for travel- ing, worked in Chicago last summer. She is chairman of the Executive Committee of the North Central District of Iowa State Teachers' Association, an active member in the Business and Professional Women's Club, the YWCA and the American Association of University Wonien.

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A clothing ensemble is examined by Miss Girls supplement their personal sewing with Red Dudgeon's sophomore clothing and design class. Cross work. JOM la Jew, how to cook, how to design your own clothes, and first aid are the arts which the three teachers of the home economics department help girls to master. Miss O'Leary,'head of the department, has kept her girls making pleated skirts, plain skirts, gored skirts, blouses, dresses, and Red Cross sewing, In addition, during the Christmas vacation, the girls made soldiers' first aid kits. Miss Alleman, who worked in a cafeteria at Iowa State College last summer, has helped her girls to produce many appetizing foods. The girls give several colorful teas during the year. Miss Dudgeon, who is social chairman of the High School and junior Teachers' Association, has had her girls design- ing everything from ,hats to- houses. When recreation time rolls around Miss O'Leary collects antiques. Miss Alleman spends her recreation time being a Red Cross instructor and nurse's aid. Miss Dudgeon likes to design hats, purses, and clothes as well as to play golf, and to listen to modern music and boogie. Her coloratura voice has entertained many. Miss Alleman helps overcome the short age in nurses by being a nurse's aid. Florence O'Leary Nina Alleman June Dudgeon Clothing Foods Clothing and Design

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Reorganlzed after a year's absence from vocal music It takes hours of teaching small music groups like programs is the Madrigal Singers. this one to make the fine bands and orchestras of which Mason City is so proud. 40614 0001-fc teachers brighten the school activities with musical melodies. Vlfith never-ending energy they have presented perfected programs for the pleasure of the students and the public. Mr. Stewart, vice-president of the National School Music Association, acting chairman of national region 2 for music contests, clinic music director at music clinics, and director of the Mason City Municipal Rand during summer vacation, directs the high school band and orchestra, which furnish so many enjoyable programs. The smaller pep band for assemblies was new this year. A newcomer to Mason City, Mr. Payne directs the Roosevelt Junior High School band and the high school marching band. Miss Smith, director of Mason City's VVomen's Symphony Orchestra, works actively with the various string groups, which perform for clubs and other organizations and which is the nucleus of the orchestra. Miss Behrens, completing her first year as vocal instructor, successfully directed the vocal students' own production, Curtain Call. Carleton Lee Stewart ' Instrumental Music Marjorie Smith Ruth Behrens Henry Payne Band Orchestra String Instruments Vocal Music Marching Band 1rsI w i1l :. e 1i