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

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Dedication of Elizabeth Fish Memorial Auditorium Mr. Nord expresses his gratitude and appreciation tor the new auditorium alter his years of working toward that end. Undoubtedly, the most outstanding event of l‘)5( was the ceremony dedicating the Elizabeth M. Fish Memorial Auditorium on December 16. Many prominent citizens were guests at the occasion: Mayor Hover, Superintendent Putnam, Miss Agnes Crounse. Judy SIoss and Bill Pence were student speakers on the program. A beautiful setting of blue, silver, and green was arranged by the art department. Miss Agnes Crounse, principal of Miller Vocational, recalls many incidents of our school's formative years. Her reminiscences of Miss Fish made us understand what a remarkable woman Miss Fish must have been—indeed, we thought Miss Crounse was remarkable, too. Mrs. Marian Kelley acts as Mistress of ceremonies at the Dedication Program.

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This Auditorium Means So Much to Us! Paul Simon. Richard Thompson, Dave Lane (standing) and Shirley Stuart and Marlene Zachor (seated) perform a scene from the Senior Class Play, “Arsenic and Old Lace. Seniors interested in the Senior Class Play of 1956 meet with Mr. Haynes for tryouts. “Arsenic and Old Lace,” a three-act comedy, was the first Senior Class Play to be presented in our auditorium on November 7th, 8th. and 9th. A fabulous job was done by the entire cast and the play was well attended. Others in the cast arc shown on page 72. 'Flic art and sewing department, stage crew, radio workshop, and others, working in close co-opcration. made possible a beautiful and reverent production, which was the first Christmas program presented in our new auditorium. Members of the Radio workshop enacted the Christmas Story in a very colorful and professional manner. Jim Hovda, Jim Daire, and Dan Erickson act as shepherds in the Christmas Program. Judy Sloss as the Virgin Mary, Dick Struck as Joseph, and Gitta Bayer as the innkeeper's daughter.

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BEFORE: After silting quietly—anil closely!—on stage, seniors rise to receive diplomas. Grace Aker, organist, left, and Marlys Martin, pianist, right, were accompanists. AF 1 F.R: None too soon, rid of their sliding caps and gowns, seniors wait in line to receive the ’‘Real diploma from Mr. Schaefer. The girls look fresh, hut the hoys—wilted. 1956 Graduation—First in New Auditorium Herman Moeller and Diane Nordgren gladly receive Connie Lynde greets friends after inspiring graduation diplomas from Mr. Nord and Dr. Putnam. ceremony. What an occasion—1956 graduation in our own school, not in a borrowed auditorium! (We bow to Central High School!) The class of 1956 was doubly distinguished. for they were the first class to receive their diplomas here; and in Superintendent Putnam’s words, they were a “Centennial Class,” for 1956 was the end of a Century of Progress for Minneapolis. In a way, then, 1956 seniors bridged two streams: the old and the new. The theme of the Commencement program was, “One cannot step in the same river twice. Joan Gerber. Sharon Kuta, Robin Berg, and Alfred Bakke were senior speakers. Dr. Putnam delivered the main address. Beverly Korblick led the invocation; William Douglas, class president, delivered the ('lass greeting; and Mr. Nord presented the class to Dr. Putnam. The choir, Mr. Cooley conducting, sang, among other things, two favorites: “You’ll Never Walk Alone and“ The Halls of Ivy. CKD