North High School - Polaris Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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 Mr. Schneider told the expedition that the stairway to the fourth floor wa here, but .. MR. HAROLD E. HANSEN, a graduate of St. Cloud State College with a B.S. degree, teachea sophomore and junior history. NOT PICTURED: MR. MILTON HARRISON teaches junior history and physical education. He received his B.A.E. at Wayne State University and his master's degree at the University of Minnesota. When asked what distinguishes him from other teachers at North, Mr. Harrison remarked, My tics.” I do believe we have found the Northwest Passage. MR DONOVAN STRICKLAND teaches junior history classes at North. He graduated from the University of Minnesota, where he earned his B.S. degree. He also coaches the Polars' wrestling team and is the chairman of the senior advisors. MR. VERNON G. SMITH humorously gave his opinion on the topic of machines replacing teachers: No—no machine would stand up under the strain. Even a burgeoning group of machines. Mr. Smith holds B A. and M.A. degrees, and is a graduate of Hamlinc University and the University of Minnesota. He teaches junior history. What is the most important thing that a teacher can do for a student? He says, Make him feel he is a person who is really important. If he feels this, the rest follows. You do this mainly by showing that you like him. MR RICHARD GREEN, who. this year, coaches sophomore football and sophomore basketball in addition to special classes at North, graduated from Augsburg College with a B A. degree. A teacher affects ends.” MR JOHN SCHNEIDER is another of North's modem problem teachers. He is also department chairman. He received his BS. and M.A. degrees at the University of Minnesota. Mr. Schneider feels that the most important thing that a teacher can do for a student is. to help the student think better. Now, everyone put an V on the spot where North High is located. MR DONALD E. LIT-STROM, having attended Bemidji State College, now holds B S. and MS. degrees. He teaches sophomore history to students at North. eternity; he can never tell where his influence —Henry Brooks Adams ’Take my advice, and you can't go wrong. It will make you the second-best modem problems teacher at North High. MR UNTON T. LANGE, when asked his opinion on the most important manner in which education permits a student to seek and discover his identity, replied, Education is little if it does not teach the student to appreciate and understand both the rewards and penalties passed on to him by previous humans. Mr. Lange, who teaches government and economics at North, received a B.S. degree at the University of Minnesota. Besides being the pension representative, he is one of the advisors to the social committee. MR ROXY PESTELLO graduated from the University of Minnesota with a B.S. degree. He teaches modem problems. When asked what he would do if he was suddenly made superintendent of schools. Mr. Pesrello replied. Build a hockey arena.” .(

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The Past, Problems Puzzle Polars Six credits in social studies must be earned by each student during his three years at North. Sophomores study world and U.S. history through the Civil War. As juniors, the)' begin at the Reconstruction Period and study world and U.S. history to the present. With seniors, specialization begins and the student uses what he has learned to face the problems of today and to find possible solutions. These problems are covered in two semester units, one on psychology and sociology, and the other on government and economics. Got you first! MR. RICHARD SMITH is the Polaris yearbook business manager and is in charge of the senior budget. He teaches history and industrial art at North. Mr. Smith graduated from St. Cloud State College and received a B.S. degree To top it off, he advises the senior picnic and budget committee. MR. WILLIAM BRUCE received his B.A. degree from North Park College. Besides teaching junior history, Mr. Bruce teaches modem problems and advises the commencement committee. One of his secret ambitions is to go on a photographic hunting trip in tropical Africa. ''The great end of education is to discipline rather than to furnish the mind, to train it to the use of its own powers, rather than fill it with the accumulation of others.” —Tyron Edwards Last one to the desk is a rotten egg!! MISS CAROLYN J. JEPSEN beaches history at North. She received her B.S. degree upon graduating from Iowa State University. Asked what she thought was the most important thing that a teacher can do for a student, she replied. Help him to leam to live a life. MR. RICHARD M. WILLIAMS, who heads the Chess Club at North, teaches sophomore world history. He graduated from Mankato State College with a B.S. degree. I still say the South woo! Teaching world history at North is MR. MAURICE WEBERT, who graduated from Drake University with a B.S. degree. Mr. Webcrt is the coach for sophomore football and is assistant track coach. He also heads the civil defense and fire drill program at North. MR. JOHN CONOVER, who is in charge of the banking program at North, and is the junior council advisor, teaches sophomore history. He received his B.E. degree at Mankato State College. Mr. Conover feels that the most important thing that a teacher can do for a student is to stimulate him for further learning. MR. STANLEY VOGEL, who teaches modem problems at North, received his B.S. degree at the University of Minnesota. Mr. Vogel is also the advisor of the social committee of the senior class. MISS LOUISE ANDROFF finds time to advise the American Field Service Club besides teaching history and French. She received her B.S. degree at the University of Minnesota, and also did graduate study at Columbia University and the Harvard Graduate School of Ed-. ucation. 18

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 Tennis, anyone? MR. LARRY HENDRICKSON teaches junior history. In addition, he coaches sophomore football, varsity hockey1, and sophomore baseball. A University of Minnesota graduate, Mr. Hendrickson has a B.S. degree. See how fast they mount up, mount up, mount up!!!’’ Upon entering Room 326, one would see the smiling face of MR. FLOYD PEARSON, who teaches American history- Mr. Pearson is the advisor of the National Honor Society and the bookstore which is run by Honor Society members. When asked what distinguishes him from other teachers at North. Mr. Pearson replied, My wife puts salami in my bag lunch. It is impossible for anyone to begin to learn what he thinks he already knows. —Epictetas What?? This bikini only calls for three inches of material! MISS BERNICE DAHL teaches clothing for sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Beside her teaching duties, she is the advisor of the senior banquet committee. Miss Dahl received her B.S. degree from the University of Minnesota. Polars Prepared by Home Economics Home economics includes not only sewing and cooking, but also a course in Home and Family Living in which married life and family management arc discussed. The students arc taught essentials and short cuts in homcmaking. Class sizes have been reduced and this makes it easier for the teacher to help the individual student. I think it's still alive! MRS. MARY H. SARGENT teaches foods and clothing at North. She also advises Future Homemakers of America. Mrs. Sargent received her B.S. degree in 1952 from the University of Minnesota. MISS J. RINGSMUTH is in the home economics department, teaching both foods and clothing. She has received a B.S. degree from the University of St. Schelastica and an M.A. degree from the University of Minnesota. NOT PICTURED: MRS CECILE MACINNES has received her B.S. and M.A. degrees from the University of Minnesota. She teaches foods and family living and is department chairman. 20