Mound Westonka High School - Mohian Yearbook (Mound, MN)

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School Hoard, left to right: Seated—Mr. Anderson, l)r. Romiicss, Mr. (dn-mberlin: Standing—Mr. Jackson, Mr. Berry. Mr. Ring-red. Mr. Gagne. Dr. Kenneth Iverson . . . Suix-rintendent of Schools. Policy Makers The main responsibility for the care and maintenance of District No. 277 fell upon the seven members of the school hoard. Elected by the voters of the district, the members decided on the year’s schedule, hired personnel, managed the district’s building and property, determined school policy, and dealt with matters of budgeting and taxation. To carry out their policies, the Board appoints a superintendent, a business manager, and a principal for each building. The board meets once a month plus having many emergency meetings. The minutes were published in the Minnetonka Herald. 7

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A New Assistant Our Principal Happiness can be a motivation from the sum total of life’s daily experiences. Much understanding and interpretation is necessary to derive this kind of result. Education can enhance the possibilities. Happiness is necessary in life, now and in the future, if your life is to be meaningful to you. The days in high school will he some of the most enjoyable days in your life. Abraham Lincoln once said, “Most folks are about as happy as they make up their mind to be. Make up your mind and be happy.

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The Guidance Department was staffed by the two counselors. Mr. Musser and Mr. Babcock, and their secretary Mrs. Armstrong. Each student had at least one scheduled interview during the year in which his curriculum and career plans were reviewed. Especially important were the senior interviews in which the seniors discussed their college and vocational plans with the counselors. The Guidance Department also administered such tests as the MSAT, the SAT and the ACT. Francis Babcock . . . Coun«rlor and Guidance Chairman . . . ‘ Happiness is variable and not definable. Helpful Guidance 8