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The interior of our newly completed auditorium gave the student body such a feeling of togetherness and rewarded us with so many performances of talent and interesting and educational presentations. Vocational's auditorium is used on a great many occasions —not only for student-sponsored programs during the school day, hut also for concerts and productions which adults and community organizations present. Below is the set which was used for The Sounds of the Air presentation from the University of Minnesota. The very stimulating program consisted of showing the students just how all the sounds heard on the radio arc made with simple instruments. This was just one of the two or three university programs available to public schools. Early in the 1956-57 school year, the Repertory Players of the University of Minnesota, displayed their antics in the form cf three acts—one a comedy, another a serious drama scene, and a third a western production. All three acts made use of the same set of scenery and the same three players. Here is the comedy, which portrayed the problems of love in a Russian family. Grinning cheerfully, at right. Judy Sloss and Mr. George Grim discuss the Student Council-sponsored program in which Mr. Grim discussed a recently completed lour of Russia.
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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
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