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

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DEDICATION .... After eleven years as principal of Vocational High School, Mr. Raymond V. Nord left us to take up his new duties as Consultant of Vocational Education for the city of Minneapolis. During these years he organized many projects which have made our school one of the finest Vocational schools in the country. Mr. Nord succeeded in the difficult task of combining the Hoys Division and the Miller Division into one large high school; he improved and set up an adequate curriculum in each trade; and he successfully led the drive for our new auditorium. This took long hours of planning, and Mr. Nord and his co-workers weathered many disappointments before it l ccame a reality. These arc only a few of the many valuable services he contributed to our school. We will always remember his genuine friendliness and his sincere personal interest in us as individuals. His pleasant, good-natured humor has won for him the respect and admiration of all those with whom he has come in contact It is therefore with pride and appreciation that we dedicate the 1957 Trade wind to you, Mr. Nord, and wish you success in the future. CO

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A Tribute to ELIZABETH M. FISH If you have learned the lesson that Vocational has to teach, you are going out from us with a love of worl{ in your hearts and a joy in worwith at least one trustworthy weapon with which to defend yourselves—some definite knowledge, some definite s (ill—that you can use to protect yourselves on your long journey.

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Mr. Nord listens intently ns the student body and faculty join in giving him recognition as he leaves to accept his new position. Mis escorts include (from left) Barbara Humphries, (oan Roddy, Gail Ernst, King Dick Struck, and Karen Brown. Next is Mr. Nord followed by three more escorts, Queen Sharon Arndt, Vclorcs Olson, and Shirley Jensen. Students and Staff Joi n in Send-off As Mr. Nord left Vocational to accept his new position, the students and staff bade him farewell by presenting a surprise auditorium program. As the homecoming royalty and the cheerleaders escorted him down the aisle, the choir sang “Hail. Vocational.” Judy Sloss, the mistress of ceremony, introduced Jim Duvick who thanked Mr. Nord for his many accomplishments which have made this year a more enjoyable and pleasant experience for all seniors. Representing the Junior class was Jim Thoraldson. Connie Blevins, representing the Sophomore class, thanked and wished Mr. Nord luck on his newly-gained position. Darrell Wincck expressed appreciation for the new uniforms and equipment that had been obtained for the various athletic departments due to Mr. Word’s generosity; Dave Lane thanked him on behalf of the members of the Senior class play. After expressing his thanks and bidding us farewell, Mr. Nord was escorted out of the auditorium as everyone sang our school song. As a farewell gift the staff and faculty presented Mr. Nord with a Longines watch. Below: Mr. ami Mrs. Nord pose with the beautiful flowers which graced the main table at the Staff party given for them. C5]