North High School - Polaris Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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H. I I. Maas To the Class of 1953: Civilization has been defined as a way of life. As such, it is and must Ik an ever changing process. Some nations, some communities progress faster than others and in so doing become the leaders in our world civilization. Schools set goals for themselves and the following of these ideals is regarded as the bulwark of all development. Another school year is just closing. To what progress or to what goals can we as faculty, students, and parents point and say, This is our contribution to the way of life”? Do we understand that Democracy is a sharing of responsibilities among human beings and the subduing of personal preferences in favor of those for the good of society? Do we cooperate in the endeavors that make lor peace and understanding in our community, in the nation, and in the world? Do all of us at North High School try to make this a better place in which to live? Yes, these ideals must Ik practiced if we wish to say that we have done our share toward the advancement of this age. It is my belief that North High School has tried to fulfill these objectives and you, the graduates of the |une 1953 class, have done your part to bring about a more fruitful life. We who arc remaining as students and teachers arc going to Ik very much interested in what you will Ik doing in the years ahead. We trust that the time which you spent here will have proved most profitable and will bring its return to you in more than one way. We invite you to come back to see us and tell us of your achievements. My very best wishes to you all. (ft. ck tx a - Principal To the Class of 1953: This is the time when you grow rather pensive. As you look hack, however, you find that the days have gone by anil just faded away. Yet, though the years—a few short ones at that—have slipjKil away, there are many events— class picnics, athletic contests, class plays, the senior ban ijuct. the prom, and finally graduation—that you will never forget. All of these are preserved for future days. Yes, a few troubles here and there, hut over all your high school days were most pleasant. Friends arc your pillar of strength as you go through school. When you relax some years hence, you will look hack through these cherished pages of the Polaris and remember many of the familiar faces. Yes. a soft whisper here and another there, some little incident in the hack of one of your classes, spilling acid in a chemistry laboratory. the experience of having a good time at one of the school dances, going to classes together—cherished memories of your school friends that you will recall with fondness. Although I have been at North High hut one year, I have become attached to your group. Working with you has Ikcii a pleasure. You have been very cooperative, helpful, and willing to carry some of the burdens that fall upon administrative shoulders and at the same time you have been cognizant of the responsibilities you must assume as you go through school. You have become real citizens of North High School and of the community. Congratulations to you as a class! I know you will carry your standards high, win the game both ways and Ik real assets to your school. I fats off to an excellent class! c. Av i tjnt Principal 8

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faculty As wc the Senior Class of 1955 leave the halls of North High and venture out into the world, memories of the help and guidance that our teachers have given us linger in our thoughts. Through their patience and their understanding of our problems they have made us into tine, upright American Citizens. We owe these men and women more than wc realize, because if it hadn't been for their continuous teachings, the youth of today would not have been ready to enter a world that is vexed with problems anti turmoil. “Reading, writing, and arithmetic were not the only subjects they taught but they molded our character, transplanted our ideas into worthwhile projects and hcljscd us to reach our goal—adulthood. Stepping into the world anti into our futures, wc feel confident that we will lie able to Ik a success and also a real contribution to society because of the training we have received throughout our school days. Truly, the Hope of the World Lies in the Youth of Today due to the guidance and help that wc have received from our teachers. 7

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Well known for his friendly understanding altitude toward all problems brought to his attention is Mr. Lcllwyn An way. Hoys’ Counselor, who helps them to plan their vocational or educational future. All students arc welcome in his otlice. There they can find pamphlets containing much information on jobs and on educational opportunities. Lcllwyn Anway One of the busiest persons in North High is Miss Viola Marti. Girls’ Counselor. Resides her helpful advice to the girls on furthering either their education or vocational future, she is kept busy assisting in student programming, by helping to solve employment problems, and by giving the school testing programs. In addition to all this, she has time for outside assignments. Viola Marti Executive officer of the Board of Education and of the public schools in the city of Minneapolis is Mr. Rufus Putnam, superintendent of Public Schools. Earning an outstanding reputation for his efforts to improve our school system Mr. Putnam has brought to us the highest quality of leadership in the school administration. Rufus Putnam 9