Minnetonka High School - Voyageur Yearbook (Excelsior, MN)

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Mr. Harold Larson Mr. James Cabalkla Principal Assistant Principal Gugtavus Adolphus, B.A. Iowa State Teachers College, U. of Minn., M.A. B-A- Iowa State, M.A. Principal Harold Larson is responsible for enforcing all school policies and supervising the activities within the school. He informs the administration and public on the conditions of the school and works with the teachers in the interest of the student body. Mr. James Cabalka, assistant principal, helps Mr. Larson with adminis- trative affairs and is responsible for other activities including student council and admitting students after absence. Now in his second year at Tonka, Mr. Cabalka is becoming familiar with the students and their activities. In making out a new schedule or planning for the future, a student at Tonka turns to the counselingr staff for advice. Mr. Gerald Bolmeier, Miss Adeline Haag, and Mr. Russell Thomsen give their service and help to all students. They also arrange for college representatives to come and speak to interested students on various aspects of their colleges. A new athletic director was appointed this year to replace Mr. Lokken, who resigned last year to devote more time to teaching. He is Mr. Walter West, whose new duties include scheduling all athletic events and coordi- nating the physical education Classes. Mrs. Ella Christensen, the school nurse cares for students who become ill during school. She is the nurse for all the schools in the district. Mr. Russell Thomsen Gustavus Adolphus7 B.A. U. of Minn, M.A. Miss AdeIine'Haag; m. l St. Cloud, B.S. Colorado State College of Education, M.A. Mr. Gerald Bolmeier N.D. Agricultural College, BA. U. of Minn, M.A. Mr. Walter West ' Athletic Director U. of Minn, B.S., M.A. Mrs. Ella Christensen School Nurse

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Mr. Lloyd Nielson Assistant Superintendent of Schools Mr. William Nilsen Superintendent of Schools This year, the Minnetonka School District was again faced with the problem of a rapidly expanding school population. Much of the problem was solved by the construction of the high school science addi- tion and the completion of final plans for building two new junior high schools. Mr. William Nilsen, superintendent of schools, is responsible for the activities of this district. He co- ordinates the work of the school board and also gives his suggestions. He advises other district ochials on school policies and is generally responsible for the smooth operation of all the districfs schools. This year, district 276 acquired a new assistant su- perintendent. Mr. Lloyd Nielson replaces Dr. Kane, who left the Minnetonka district a year ago to be- come superintendent of schools in Golden Valley. As Mr. EugeneBristol Director of Secondary Education assistant superintendent of schools, Mr. Nielson works with Mr. Nielsen on projects that concern the welfare of the schools in the area. The position of director of secondary education is that of Mr. Eugene Bristol, a familiar face at Tonka. His task is to coordinate the activities and curriculum of the senior and junior high schools. His job be- comes continually more important because of the many Changes constantly being made in the curricu- lum. The Board of Education represents the public on matters concerning the schools. This year with the new construction and plans for junior high schools, they had an especially busy year. All matters con- cerning the schools must be approved by the board. LEFT AROUND TABLE, FACING CAMERA: Mr. Wallace McKay, Business Manager; Mr. Harold Olson; Mr. William Frommes; Mrs. Norma Schanfleld; Mr. Kruger Libbey; Superintendent William Nilsen; Mr. Ar- thur Bell; Assit. Superintendent Mr. Lloyd Nielson. BACK TO CAMERA, Mayor Illies of Minnetonka Village. NOT PICTURED: Board Chairman Eugene Larson and Mr. Robert Reutiman.

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Mrs. Joanne Aanes Typing and English St. Olaf, B.A. English X Mr. Ernest DeSantis Mr. John Elliott English XII English XII Winona, B.S. U. of N.D., Ph. B. Due to the importance given a good English back- ground, all students at Tonka are required to take an English course each year of high school. The English department offers sophomores a course in grammar and American literature while juniors study American literature more extensively and begin the study of composition. English literature and crea- tive writing make up the major portion of a senior English class curriculum. Journalism, with the emphasis on our school pap- Mr. Curtis Anderson 4 U. of M., B.S., M.A. Mr. William Chisholm English x, x1 St. John,s, B.A. Miss Olga Heubner English X Augsburg, B.A. Left: Miss Lois Lemer English XI Luther, B.A. Syracuse, M.A. Right: Mr. Robert Schmidt English XI, Drama, Speech Mankato, B.S. St. Cloud, M.S. English er, gives the student a basic understanding of the effort that goes into producing a newspaper. Drama classes give students interested in the the- ater, a chance to develop their talents. They take part in the various productions, either as actors or as crew members. The English department is headed by Mr. John Elliott. New English teachers at Tonka include Mr. Thomas Bauman, Mrs. Joanne Aanes, Mr. Charles Hoenig and Mr. Robert Schmidt.