Minnehaha Academy - Antler Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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November and December Bring Concerts, Or. E. StonUy Jonei, one of the best known missionaries to India, challenged us in a Chapel service on November 9, 1960. Memories of the past year will never be forgotten. One of the most important of these was the Pep Club Banquet. “Swing Into Scandinavia' was the theme of this festive occasion which took place on November 5th at the Parkway Motor Court. The evening lx‘gan with “coketails” followed by a smorgasbord featuring rare and delicious foods. The program which followed was fascinating and typically Scandinavian . . . The student election differed sharply with the national election, both of which took place on November 8th. While the national election went Demo-cratic, our students went Republican by a landslide . . . Laughter, excitement and suspense were all a part of the Junior Class Play, “The Man Who Came to Dinner ’ The play was a hilarious comedy. Shortly after this, the Junior Class sponsored an inspirational concert featuring the famed singer, George Beverly Shea. Over 1500 people came to hear him and his pianist, Tedd Smith. This evening, November 21, was truly a highlight of the year. During Thanksgiving week, the Welfare Committee, under the direction of Linda Burnham, sponsored a clothing drive for needy Indians. The students responded heartily and demonstrated Minnehaha’s spirit of service to others. Minnehaha’s students desire to be of service was also shown when the Junior Quiver staff sponsored Santa Anonymous. George Criin, speaking on the program's behalf, started the drive rolling. 16

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Homecoming, Installation Climax Oct. On October 3rd over half the school gathered at the Pastime Arena for an All-School Roller Skating Mixer.. Homecoming Day, October 14th, arrived almost before we knew it. The Coronation was first, and Her Majesty, Queen Sonja Peterson, reigned over the day’s festivities: a program, a delicious banquet, a roaring bonfire, and a hard-fought football game. Although not successful. our team fought hard to Baffle Blake.” Hornet oming royalty lead parode Kev. Wilbur C. Westcrdahl was officially welcomed at this Installation Service, October 30th. In the eyes of the students our school was made better and brighter by his arrival. He gave love and respect to each student and in return the students honored him. President Westcrdahl is shown here with his wife and two children, Terri and Tim. Tim is a freshman at Minnehaha this year. 15

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Clothing Drive, and Celebrities to M A Over 4(H) gifts were collected under the beautiful Christinas tree in main hall for needy children of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The drive was the most successful one ever held at Minnehaha . . . The annual fellowship dinner was held on December 10th with the Woodwind Choir and the Singers taking part in the program . . . Our first hockey game was played on December 13th with Benilde as our opponent. Another first was our opening Young People's Symphony Concert . . . Christmas vacation began Decem-ber 17th and extended to January 2nd. Choirmon Undo Burnham team clothing drive donation Present help make Chrittmai for others 17