Minnetonka High School - Voyageur Yearbook (Excelsior, MN)

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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

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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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MR HAROLD LARSON Principal Guitatvt Adolphuj, B A U. of Minn.. M.A. MR ROLAND EUERTSON AjjiUont Principal lowo Sr. Teochon, BA. U. of Minn. M.A. MR WALTER WEST Arhlotic Director U. of Minn., B S . M.A. The man in charge of supervising our lives here at Ionka is Mr. Harold Larson. His main job is to work closely with the teachers concerning the wellbeing of all students and inform the public and district officials on the needs of the school. This year, to replace Mr. Cabalka as Assistant Principal, the school board chose Mr. Roland El-lertson of Albert I,ca. Besides handling the great volume of attendance procedures, Mr. Lllertson advises the student council. This is Mr. West’s second year as Athletic Director. In addition to these duties, he took on the difficult task of head football coach this year. He also initiated a new intramural program, the first of its kind in Minnesota. It was organized so that every boy in school was placet! on a team. Light teams competed in various sports throughout the year. Whenever a student wants information concerning colleges, special tests, or advice on a career choice, he turns to the counselors for help. The massive programming of classes and students also falls on the shoulders of our counselors. This year at Tonka, we had four full-time counselors; Mr. Burger, Mr. Bolmicr, Miss Haag, and Mr. 'Thomsen. Mrs. Mary Waschcr was the new school nurse. Present at school throughout the day, she was able to offer the student body maximum service. MRS MARY WASCHER COUNSELORS: Mr. Thomjen. Mm H009. Mr. Bvrgor. Mr. Bolmetor. 12