Minnetonka High School - Voyageur Yearbook (Excelsior, MN)

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MR. ED. HARRISON District Engineer MR. ROBERT HAIG District Business Manager In Superintendent's omce MRS. DAISY JOHNSEN MRS. HARRIET GLEASON In Principal's omce MRS. RUBY BARNES MRS. CORRIE OBER

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MR. WILLIAM O. NILSEN Superintendent Excelsior; St. Olaf College, B. A.; University of Minnesota, M.A. The third Voyageur is presented as a record of what has transpired in the lives of students during the time they have been together in Minnetonka High School. Time seems toislip away from us before we realize that the things we wished to accomplish have not been done. However our records are full of out- standing accomplishments by our students. For this we feel iustly proud. Good preparation, loyalty to school, community, home and church, diligence and attention to details pay big dividends. The friendly spirit prevailing among the student body is evidence of the adherence to a Sportsman's code of others before self. This all adds up to good citizenship. Good citizen- ship is an obligation for every American, for no land otters so much in the way of freedom and oppor- tunity. Where can we better learn this obligation than right here in school? We accept all these hard earned privileges with little thought about the sacrifice that has gone on through the years to make it possible for us to enioy them. It is our duty to see that freedom is preserved and each one in his small way can help the great cause for future generations. To the Seniors of I955 congratulations and best wishes. We will watch with interest your achieve- ments in the years to come. Harold I. Larson In ancient Greece, each young man at the age of eighteen was taken by his father to the magistrates, and presented as a candidate for citizenship. He was examined morally and physically and, it sound, his name was entered on the registry of his ward as a citizen. He was presented to the people at a public ceremony. He was armed with spear and shield. Then, proceeding to one of the shrines of the city, he solemnly took the Ephebic Oath. In this old Ephebic Oath one finds these pertinent vows: I will never disgrace these socred arms, nor desert my companions in the ranks. I will fight for public property, and to me the supreme promise, I will transmit my tatherland, not only not less, but greater and better than it was to me. Can we make such promises vital today? Recently I read an article called Write Your Own Ticket', I paraphrase the opening paragraphs. A superinten- dent of a school addressed the graduates of his high school. In his hand he held a copy of the diploma which these graduates were about to receive. On this side, he said, looking at the diploma, it reads, 'This Diploma certifies-l and then he went on to say that the diploma signifies what the graduates had done. Turning to the reverse side of the diploma, he continued, llThis side, you see, is blank. Let us say that this blank page rep- resents the balance of your life. What will you write there? Whatever it is, it shall be of your own choosing-you write your own ticket. Congratulations and best wishes for continued suc- cess to the members of the class of I955! William O. Nilsen MR. HAROLD l. LARSON Principal Excelsior; Gustavus Adolphus College, B.A.; University of Minnesota, M. A. 8

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MRL GERALD BOLMEIER, Excelsior; University of North Dakota, B. A.; University of Minnesota, M. A.; Counselor; Hi Y Advisor. MISS EVELYN MO, Excelsior; Concordia college, B.A.; Assistant Principal, Latin; Canteen, Student CoUncil, senior Class Play, Senior Class Advisor. MISS MILDRED NELSON, North Branch; Hemline University, B.A.; English, Spanish; Senior Class Advisor, Spanish Club, Drama Club. MISS OLGA HUEBNER, Minneapolis; Augsburg College, B.A.; English; Drama Club, Sophdmore Class Advisor. MRS. ELOISE FICK, Excelsior, Kentucky University, B.A.; English,, French; Junior Class Play. MRS. VIRGINIA STETSON, St. Louis Park; University of Minnesota, B. 5.; English; Drama Club, Senior Class Adviser. 10