Minnehaha Academy - Antler Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Miss Lolia Foot® HARRY OPEL . . . Singers, Choir, Chorus, Music Theory, Physical Science ... U. of M., B.S. Ed. . . . spends leisure time in the out-of-doors or performing professionally. LELIA FOOTE . . . Band, Orchestra . . . Northwestern College, B.A. . . . Minneapolis College of Music, B.M.E. . . . interests include working with the pep band and other ensembles. FRANCES ABRAMSON . . . Girl's Physical Education, Freshman Health ... U. of M., B.S. . . . advises G.A.A. and the flag twirl-ers . . . enjoys sports and knitting. Choral and instrumental music are the basis of Minnehaha’s music department. In the freshman Chorus, the Choir, and the Singers, sacred music was emphasized. Practice was climaxed by two combined choral concerts. In the spring, the Singers went on a singing tour of Twin City area churches. The high point of the year for the bands was the annual Spring Pop Concert in which the Concert Band, Junior Band, and String Ensemble participated. In music theory, students were introduced to meter, rhythm, and tonal harmony. Harry Opal Individual Talent Developed by Music 27

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Physical Education Energizes Students Mrs. Franca Abramson Physical exertion by freshmen and sophomores and the instructions barked by phy. ed. teachers combined to create energetic physical education courses. Games of volleyball, basketball, and badminton helped to keep the girls fit. A competition day with other schools, a new feature this year, allowed the students to match their skills. Physical fitness tests played a part in the curriculum, and a new unit on isometric exercises was introduced. Classes for boys worked on the skills involved in touch football, speedball, soccer, basketball and other major team sports. Films on skiing and bowling were shown to stimulate interest in individual sports. The use of parallel bars, the high bar and the horse contributed to a well-rounded program. Mist Foote and Mrs. Abramson collaborate on plant for the annual Pop Concert. Fominino baslotbal' or ballet? ' What are you laughing at? At least Mr. Boch isn't stopping on my fingers. Don Musfca. 26

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■■ Minnehaha Students Prepare for In Minnehaha’s variety of class programs, students were able to train themselves in specific vocational skills. Home economics class gave students an opportunity to express themselves in areas of sewing, cooking, and interior decorating. The class put on a style show which displayed their artistry. Office skills were taught in courses such as bookkeeping, shorthand and typing. Students who successfully completed these courses were able to better succeed in the business world and also to gain a sense of personal enrichment. Woodworking, mechanical drawing, and architectural drawing were courses offered to the students who wished to prepare for related fields. They were taught how to successfully vent their creative abilities. Miss Adelyn Borg Architectural drawing class encourages creative eipression by budding designer Gary Ellwood. Mrs. Joyco Johnson 28