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

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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

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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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Introducing the faculty is really a very difficult job since everyone is already acquainted with them. However, a few facts about the faculty might help to make them even better known. Miss Elizabeth Fish, our principal is nice, and dislikes scolding anyone. Miss Agnes Crounse, assistant principal, is an exceedingly good sport about everything. Miss Josephine Cantieny serves as head of the Printing Department. She is peppery but peachy after you get to know her. Mrs. Elsie Leffholm. who heads the Business Department, always has a lettucy cool look, even on the most torrid days. Mrs. Estelle Page, head needle worker of them all. cannot be sympathetic with people who drop stitches. Miss Dagny Dietrichson of the Retail T raining Department is very busy. She has to dash around the third floor a great deal but she always has time for a grand smile. Miss Rachel Wilson efficiently takes care of the Cosmetology and Cooking Departments. If you doubt the “efficiently. you should see Miss Wilson. Our co-ordinators are: Miss Josephine Leachman. who ably supports the title of the best-dressed woman in the school: Miss Laura Donaldson, who has a good sense of humor: Miss Mattie Henry, much liked for her soft-spoken though businesslike manner: and Miss Margaret Thomson who knows her American Government and economic both backwards and forwards. Our two gymnasium instructors, Miss Brannon and Miss Cronin, never seem to lose their pep. And lastly, do not forget our school nurse. Miss Samuel-son, who is always ready to revive anyone taken mysteriously ill before tests. 8