Minnetonka High School - Voyageur Yearbook (Excelsior, MN)

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FLORENCE RAY CHRISTESEN BUSCHOW American History Social Problems ROGER LEAK World History JOHN DAVENPORT World History, American History Social studies is a required subject for all three years of Senior High. Nicholas Duff is chairman of this department, the courses of which include American history, world history, and social problems. In American history, skill in research and acquaintance with United States development, growth, and culture represents the main purposes. Juniors get a survey of world history which helps them understand the growth of civilizations and the problems of world affairs. Social problems is a course which deals with economic and social affairs, government, political issues, and current problems, both internal and foreign. Faculty members in this department arc working with the administration toward the development of a new social studies curriculum. Part of it is already in effect, with the remaining portion of the program starting next fall. The curriculum revision takes in all grades from one through twelve. . . . FOR 8TUDENT9 . . . Dana accepts her report card as Mr. Davenport ponders about his rock. HARRY BAKER American History KARIN ELVIN American History, Social Problems NICHOLAS DUFF World History SUSAN LEBECK American History, Social Problems

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LURENE MILLER Commercial John Briggs makes a point in Mr. Grimes’ art class while Lynn McClees thinks of another question( ?). . PROVIDER AN OPPORTUNITY . . . DOROTHY KLOTZ Librarian The Commercial Department, directed by Mrs. Lurene Miller, offers courses in typing, shorthand, bookkeeping, transcription, and office practice. These subjects prepare students for a vocation in business. Miss Eloise Fick is chairman of the Foreign Language Department. French, Latin, and Spanish arc taught. These courses develop a fuller understanding and appreciation of the language and country. The library, in which Mrs. Dorothy Klotz is the librarian, affords an opportunity for recreational reading and research. Art, taught by Burton Grimes, consists of a general introduction to various art media, which include drawing, ceramics, architecture, screen painting, leather craft, and many others. This course develops individuality and artistic talent, providing an advanced course for exceptional art students. INEZ THORSEN Commercial MILDRED NELSON Spanish RAYMOND MINKLER Music ELOISE FICK French JAMES DUNLOP French, Spanish 11

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JOHN RAYMOND Speech WILLIAM CHISHOLM English II OLGA HUEBNER English 10 ERNEST DESANTIS English 11, 12 Drama . . . TO INCREASE THEIR KNOWLEDGE . . The English Department, headed by chairman Ernest DeSantis, is one that is familiar to every student. Not only does this department include English fundamentals and grammar, but it also teaches the basic principles of oral and written composition, and acquaints the student with the field of literature. Outside reading and book reports cover biographies, novels, and plays, classic and contemporary alike, which are written by foreign authors as well as by Americans. Journalism, speech, and drama arc offered as electives. Journalism students learn the basic elements in the production of newspapers and develop skills in preparing articles for publication. Speech offers a chance to gain self-confidence, while at the same time it strengthens speaking and listening abilities. Drama is designed to include a wide variety of areas, such as play structure, types of plays, principles of acting, and pantomime. Besides being educational, most students find these subjects very interesting and enjoyable. • Next word — Broomwcirdcnboning.” CURTIS ANDERSON English 10 MARY PHELAN English 11, Journalism JOHN ELLIOTT English 12 EVELYN MO English 12, Latin 13