Murray High School - Pilot Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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Gathered around a globe, these history teachers discuss world affairs. ln the individual social studies classes, time is given for group discussion on current events. From left to right are Mr. .lohn Mather, Miss Virginia Fertig, Mr. George Rose, Mr. Charles Rogers, Mr. Bernard Quinn, and Mr, Alexander Heron. Guiding Students' Destinies Foreign language instruct-ors, Mr. Bill Addison, Latin, Mrs. Mary Burks, Spanish, and Mrs. Nancy Peterson, German, are discussing their respective languages. Having formerly taught out of state, this is Mrs. Burks and Mrs. Peterson's first year at Murray. As a further enrichment program, Mr. Ad- dison has excelleraied a portion of his second year Latin students. They are receiv- ing the equivalent of second and third year Latin in one year. Comparing the results of students' phy- sical fitness tests are Mr. Vernon Petersen and Mrs. Patricia Fritsche, physical educa- tion instructors. Mr. John Pearson seems to be a bit doubtful about a recorded achieve- ment. Mrs. Fritsche looks to Mr. Petersen for support in verification. Mr, Pearson, although a science teacher, has a special interest in Murray's physical education status. During the winter season, Mrs. Fritsche's and Mr. Petersen's classes alternate days in the gymnasium and study hall. ig l

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Faculty ls Travel Bureau Taking time out from immediate school business, Mr. Donald Simmelink, assistant principal, and Mr. Leslie E. Tripp, principal, talk over future plans for Murray's new addition. Mr. Tripp has been an administrator at Murray for the past eight years-always striving for an achieving the highest of goals. With patient and understanding disci- pline, Mr. Sirnmelinlc deals with students' problems, keeping their best mind. interests in Future occupations of students are a major concern of all the faculty, but espe- cially the counselors, who are continually advising students on college preparatory classes and job -opportunities. You name it, we have it! Miss Marion Gratz, librarian, seems to be saying in reference to the occupation file. Counsel- ors, Mr. James Palmer and Miss Gladys Rose, together with visiting teacher, Miss Doris Olds find the file contains helpful, current information on almost every pos- sible occupation. English teachers, Mrs. Helen McGeever, Miss Florence Vest, Mr. Edward Datko, Mrs. Dona Dufty, Miss Mary Healy, Mr. John Lape, and social studies instructor, Miss Margaretta Ellsworth bring to life the world of books. Through penetrating study, the field of literature gives students a valuable insight into foreign cultures. l l l l

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Because mathematics is the language of science, it is necessary for these teachers to keep up with scientific ad- vances. Slowing down from this demanding task, Mr. Lloyd Marengo, physics instructor, and mathematics teachers, Mr. Bernard Broderick, Miss Louise Smith, Miss Louise Pederson, Mr. Clarence Fulmek, and Miss Margaret Paschke calculate money exchanges. Urging Minds To New Areas Doubtfully listening to Mr. Reno Rossini as he relates his famous lecture on the probability of life and flying saucers in outer space are Mrs. Lucille Smith, Mr. Robert Ritter, and Mr. Eugene Pose. Included in Mr. Ritter's biology curriculum is the collection and classification -of insects and leaves. Valuable manual training is taught by Mr. Pose in his metal and wood shop classes. Laboratory experiments are part of Mrs. Smith's and Mr. Rossini's chemistry course. l to Foreign art obiects create an interesting conversation for Mrs. Anne Fisker, Miss Val- bourg l-lelseth, Miss Eleanor Steelsmith, and Miss Marie Darche. The secretarial department is headed by Miss Helseth and Miss Steelsmith, who both teach secretarial courses. Heading the art department is Miss Darche, vvho teaches a wide variety of phases of art vvork. Mrs. Fisker manages the home economics department and teaches a course in social family problems.