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

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German III students learn to speak the language with a smile. Mintic Ferguson ... Cerman ... German Club advisor ... “Happiness is ambitious and cooperative (but fun-loving) students. Deufsch and Espanol Manuel Macias ... Spanish ... Span ish Club advisor ... “Happiness is Felicidad.” The basics of German grammar have been the primary objective of German I. In the first year the language lab was introduced to give prac-tiee in pronunciation and sentence patterns. Grammar and composition were emphasized in German II. along with the reading of short stories. In German III more literature was read, and the students were given frequent practice in composition. Kmphusis was placed on vocabulary, grammar and culture in Spanish I. Spanish II emphasized grammar and conversation with students improvising dialogues to be given in class. In Spanish III the students were to use as much of the language as possible as they improved their skills and gave skits. 18

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Job Training “Concentration conquers all. The course in bookkeeping covered the forms used in a business of the sole proprietorship mercantile sales type. Students learned to use ledgers, checks, vouchers, statements, reconciliations and other tools of business. The structure and running of a business were also covered. The semester course in clerical practice was available to students who had taken typing and wanted to further their skills with the typewriter and other office machines. Under the distributive education program students learned and practiced job skills by actually holding jobs in Mound businesses. Juniors entered tin program with a study of such areas as salesmanship, marketing arid job interviewing. Seniors studied business organization, human relations, good grooming, how to find a job. interviews, etc. Patrick Furlong . . . Distribution I. II. and Coordinator ... Hockey Coach ... Football Coach ... “Happiness is playing hockey on an indoor arena. Ervin Muth . . . Bookkeeping . . . Cleri-eal Practice . . . Molii.au Advisor . . . “Happiness is ha ing a very cheerful and thoughtful Moliian Staff meeting all deadlines. Bookkeeping challenges all who attempt it. 17

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Original Creations Rancid Ijge ... Art ... Ski Club advisor ... “Happiness is a Friday—a snowday and payday.” This year Home Economics I concent rail'd on meals and home planning. Flower arrange-merits ami foreign foods added a little spice to the rooks. Home Economics II introduced family life anil home furnishings. There was also an extensive study of clothing construction. Art I was primarily a course to introduce the student to the hroad ami still widening area of the art field. Much work revolved around still life drawings. Art II was, for the first time, divided into “A groups and ‘iV groups. While the regular “B” group was assigned certain projects, the “A” group had its choice of doing whatever the individual wanted. The projects of Art II dealt mainly with crafts, painting and work with clay and ceramics. Calvin Block poses for the Art I class. Future Homemakers Helen Pesonen . . . Home Fronomirs . . . “Happiness is having student proud of work done in rlass--like lieing anxious to wear garments made in sewing class.” Roberta Stockton . . . Home Fconomic . . . F.H.A. advisor . . . “Happiness is having all class members on time. 19