Minnehaha Academy - Antler Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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BIBLE GORDON MEYER . . . Nyoek Mistionory College . . . John Fletcher College, B.A. . . . Bethel Theologicol Seminory. B.D. . . . Bible . . . Academy Choplain. WAUACE PRATT . . Augiburg College, B.A. , . . North Pork Seminary , . . Religiooi Council odviior . . . Frethmen dan odviior . . . Bible . . . Academy Chaplain. Bible itudenti are encouraged to seek deeper understanding of their Bible in the prayer chapel. Bible Provides a World View Bible, as an academic course, communicates the basic teachings of the Holy Scriptures and the philosophy of the Christian Church in such a way as to encourage a personal commitment to the Christian faith. Regular class hours were supplemented by large group instruction periods. Freshmen and sophomores studied the Old Testament and the Gospels under the guidance of Rev. Pratt. Interesting assignments which encouraged careful studv included a paper on Old Testament history. Juniors and seniors studied Old Testament poetry and the New Testament epistles. Through the instruction of Rev. Meyer, the upperclassmen were led to a fuller understanding and greater appreciation of our Christian heritage. Student qveition Chaplain Meyer in Bible dot ditcutiion period.

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FINE ARTS WILLIAM PORTER . . . Bethel College, BA, , . , London Uni-venity groduole work , . . Civio • - • Art . . . Comero Club . . . AuiUont football cooch . . Attittonf botkelball coach. HARRY OPEL . . . University of lowo , . . American Conservatory of Music . . . University of Minnesota, B.S. EO. . . Illinois Institute of Technology . . . Choral music . . . Music Theory . . . Physical Scienco . . . Sophomore class advisor. LELIA fOOTE . . Northwestern College. B.A. . . . Minneapolis College of Music, B.M.E. . . . Instrumental Music . . . Senior dost advisor. Minnehaha’s music department includes choral and instrumental music. The vocal music consists of the Choir and the Singers, who are known throughout the Midwest for their excellence. The Concert and Junior Bands practiced many hours to produce outstanding programs. Typical of these presentations were the annual Pop Concert and the C.W.A. Program. During the year the art classes exposed the students to the basics of color design, drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. Art students were encouraged to create original productions in developing their sense of originality. Music, Art Develop Ability 26

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION Girl itrlvo to rotvrn boll In gym clou voltoyball gom . Physical Education Keeps Students Fit ■ FIANCES AWAMJON . . . Uni-v or city of Minnocoto, I S- • • • Pfiyiicol odwcotioo . • • • m n hqoMl . . - G.A.A. od viior . . . Flogtwirllng odyUor. 28 Physical education, as well as mental and spiritual training, is another important aspect of Academy life. It provides activities and teaches skills which are of immediate and future use. During the past year, freshmen and sophomore girls participated in physical fitness tests, individual and dual sports, ice skating, and team games such as volleyball, badminton, basketball and softball. Freshmen and sophomore boys also found that the physical education course included a well-rounded program. The fundamental skills of soccer, touch football, wrestling, basketball, softball, hockey, and other sports were thoroughly explained and demonstrated by the coaches. lodminfon ffqvirii quick rofloxo . per%i»t nc . ond a good partner.