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

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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

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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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Odella McGowan Girls' Physical Education Volney A. Hansen Boys' Physical Education g programs are meeting the needs of MCHS girls and boys through the capable guidance of the two physical training instructors, Miss McGowan and Mr. Hansen. Through the spirited planning of Miss McGowan appropriate exercises and marching drills have helped the girls to measure up to standard. She also instils in the girls the desire to exercise to be and to stay attractive. Personal hygiene, which she also teaches, helps the girls to keep well and attractive. On the other hand the strenuous calisthenics advocated by Mr. Hansen has developed muscle and bodily strength for the boys. A glimpse of his work was given at the first PTA meeting. Miss McGowan, who never has a period vacant, still finds time to serve the community by being on the recreational committee of the YWCA, doing church work, and Red Cross work. She also Works in Johnston's Flower Shop. XVorking in the flower shop is a special pleasure for Miss McGowan, for flowers are her hobby. Mr. Hansen, who is treasurer of the Mason City Teachers' Federation, is an air raid Warden and a summer playground supervisor. His favorite hobbies are woodworking and sports. Among the latter golf ranks high. The characteristics that make a student a pleasure to Miss McGowan are cooperation, good Will, and enthusiasm. The characteristics that make a student likable to Mr. Hansen are attentiveness, the nerve to try certain exercises, and a desire to improve. The lazy and conceited pupil has no place in the classes of either. Hans builds strong bodies Over the top go the girls in gym class.