Minneapolis Vocational High School - Tradewind Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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SENIOR DAY As the dawn of March 23, 1934 awoke the seniors, the air had a feeling of uneasiness for the coming excitement. Each one was greeted with the merry tune of “Good Morning. Mr. Zip. Zip. Zip.” While assembled in the music room, the seniors were honored with a talk by Mrs. Nora Esse on Present Working Conditions. Presently all faces were shining while they sang Smiles.” The “Class Prophecy” was dramatized by members of the senior group. Soon the clarion call of “Kings for a Day” pronounced the coming of the seniors in snake formation. Everybody joined in the singing, and there was much laughter. The gigantic snake march ended in the gym where a picnic lunch was held. The movie skits of the seniors were taken during this time. In the afternoon the entire school assembled in the Wesley Gym to partake of the festivities. Miss Elizabeth Fish gave an inspiring address on “Looking Forward.” She said that the lords and ladies in shining armour (caps and streamers, blue, trimmed in silver) were ready to receive the accolade of fitness on commencement night. I Dub Thee Knight” was the main point of her talk. The three plays given were: “The Birthday of the Infanta.” The Last of the Lowries.” and ”Oh Doctor.” The presentation of the cane by a senior to a junior was included in a clever skit. SENIOR BANQUET The sun shone brightly on the evening of April 19, 1934—not old Sol but the sunshine rays of joy casting their sunbeams in every corner of the students' dining room during the senior banquet The tables were arranged in V formation with a balloon tied to the back of each chair. Beautiful bouquets of flowers decorated the tables. The music for dancing and entertainment was furnished by the school orchestra. Miss Elizabeth Fish, our principal, and Miss Agnes Crounse, assistant principal, were the guests of honor. Many of the faculty also attended. Ida Kloz acted as mistress of ceremonies. The program was officially opened with the song. Good Evening. Mr. Zip. Zip. Zip.” Following this, two solos were sung by Ruby McGuire. Genevieve Pierson sang the first stanza of “My Buddy.” with the seniors singing the chorus. Harmonica music was played by Alexander Olvera. An interpretive dancing group dramatized parts of the “Prophet. At this time a general meeting was held for the seniors that were working and could not attend the regular meetings. Last but not least, they viewed the famous Senior Movie in which the Vocational movie stars were cast for the first time. 6

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SENIOR OFFICERS Back row, left to right: Veown Lovgreen. vice president. Esther Olsen, secretary. Mrs. Hazel Schmidt, adviser. Ethel Barron, treasurer. Front row. left to right: Eugene Henderson, sergeant-at-arms. Harold Ahmann, president. SENIOR CREED Since I have faith in the innate good of every human heart, I must believe in myself and in the goodness of those with whom I live. I believe that wealth in the heart and mind is superior to gold and silver, that true pleasures cannot be found in material things, but in God's world of free gifts: that becoming and being is better than getting and possessing. I believe 1 can blame no one but myself for my own unhappiness. I believe the world is waiting to test my courage, endurance, and faith, and that in order to pass this test I must forever build myself, spiritually, mentally, and physically. I believe I shall face the test with arms outreaching. head high, and heart and mind wide open. 5

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Back row. left to right: Frances Wheece; Helen Osman: Kathleen Thompson, secretary: Helen Samulska: Emily Shaft; Leslie Kester. president: Marcella Cullen. Front row, left to right: Vivian Brown: Albina Marek:01ivia Jourdan: Albena Pelava, vice president. HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS A high school senior group was organized for the first time this year in the Miller Vocational School. The group consisted of fifteen students with Miss Selma Blessin acting as the adviser. The officers of the club were: Leslie Kester. president: Albena Pelava. vice president: Kathleen Thompson, secretary: and Mary Zajac. treasurer. 7