Minnetonka High School - Voyageur Yearbook (Excelsior, MN)

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FOREGROUND LEFT AROUND TABLE: Mr. Arthur Bell. Mr Krueger llbbey. Mr Al Greenmon. Mr. Eugene Larson, Mr. Willlom Nilsen, Mr. Lloyd Nielson. Mrs. Nor mo Sthonfield, Mr. William Frommet. Mr. Wallace McKay. MR. WILLIAM NILSEN Superintendent of Schools MR. LLOYD NIELSON Assistant Superintendent of Schools The District Administration had another busy year with the completion of the two junior high schools and the beginning of plans for another addition to the high school. Mr. William Nilsen, Superintendent of Schools in District 276, is in charge of all activities in the district schools. He works closely with the school board and other district administrators. Now in his second year at Tonka, Mr. Lloyd Nielson, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, helps maintain a smooth operating school district by working closely with Mr. Nilsen and the school board. He, like Mr. Nilsen, advises school administrators and the public on all district policies. Because the job of co-ordinating activities at the junior and senior high levels becomes increasingly more involved, the position of Director of Secondary Education was created. Mr. Eugene Bristol has held this job for two years and works with the administrators of both junior high schools and the senior high school. The tough job of representing the public and keeping it informed on issues concerning their school district falls to the Board of Education. Any matter dealing with the schools and their functions must be approved by the School Board. This year they worked especially hard, and their efforts to pass a referendum for another addition to the high school were realized when the public passed the bill in November of 1963.

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Students in the Selected Ancient Civilizations class conduct a seminar discussion on Egyptian culture. Due to the ever-growing importance of math and science in the world todoy, Minnetonka offers a wide selection of courses in both fields. Here Mr. Diedrick explains the geometry of the five-point star. The industrial arts department offors courses in mechanical drafting, and metal and wood shop. In the foreground, Steve, Ted, Greg, and Pat work of the circle sow, which is used for general cutting purposes and in the background, one con see the radiol arm saw which is necessary for finer, more delicate cutting jobs. 9

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This is o southwest view of the newly completed Eost Junior ing in March. It is identical in plan to the West Junior High High School on Lake Street Extension. Students who previously School on Highway 41, built for students who went to Excelsior attended Deephaven Junior High School moved into the build- Junior School. OUR NEW JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS In March of this year the students of our Minnetonka junior high schools enjoyed a once in a lifetime treat; they moved into brand new schools. The move was not the result of individual action but of the positive thinking of the people of the district as a whole. Representative citizens worked with the school board and administration to iron out the complex problems involved and with the plans revised, helped with the passing of the four million dollar bond issue that made the buildings passible. RIGHT ABOVE: Groveland Elementary classes were held in West Junior High for seven months in rooms equipped with folding partitions. RIGHT: The lunchroom will also serve os an auditorium in the completed junior high schools. With modern lighting fixtures and clerestory win-windows, the area provides a pleasant atmosphere. RIGHT BELOW: In January, the entronce to the art room section was blocked with snow. Soon however, with the move completed during the spring vocation period, this was to change. LEFT: Study corels hove been provided for twenty-four students. These areas are decorated with brilliant colors with clerestory windows also used for additional lighting. 11