Orono High School - Spartan / Orion Yearbook (Long Lake, MN)

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High Capabilities Mr. Haehlen, our superintendent, had the dillicult but rewarding task of directing the school district. Stuff cooperation and assistance helped Mr. Haehlen to make another school year successful and exciting. The School Board members were: SKATED: Mrs. C. Ostvig, Mr. C. McCulley, Mr. D. Trowbridge. STANDING: Mr. K. Gardner. Mr. L. Kelley. Mr. D. McPherson. Mr. J. K. Haehlen. -Mr. W. Fcnholt.

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ACADEMICS The goal emphasized at Orono is to develop to the fullest extent the minds and spirits of its students, not only on paper but in the daily thoughts of the people who make Orono w hat it is. One of the most important accomplishments is completion of this goal. Those w ho teach the students academically possess not only considerable knowledge in their fields, but also a great ability to transmit this information. Students' problems, needs, and interests are at the outset controversial, but soon they are absorbed into the pattern of daily life. They become responsive to these influences by sharing a general goal and by the willingness to work for the achievement of this goal. Each new day brings students closer to a realization that life cannot exist without facts, events, concepts, reflections, observations, and sentiments. As we look back upon our formative years spent at Orono, we will be able to single out special persons who have contributed to our development as individuals. Often unrecognized, there is a group of persons who play the important role in shaping our ideas. W c are able to face reality and the problems of life because of their wonderful cooperation. These people give us the security we need in order to enter the world with an intention to build and improve it. Through their innovation, this year proves to be THE TIME OF OUR LIVES.

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Provide Efficiency Mr. Tollefson provided ihc stimulus forrontinual improvement of ihr instructional program. This year much time was given to the discussion of the school bond election campaign and future construction plans. Hoard members had to weigh many difficult problems and exercise their better judgement after considerable study and determination of all facts. During an election that was by far the largest in the history of the Orono School District, voters approved the construction of a new high school. Upon this approval. the board members faced many other tedious problems throughout the year. When problems arose in our administrative office, they were handled with understanding and concern toward the individual. In this way the student was better prepared for his future by the enlightening guidance given to him. Through Mr. DommcTs supervision the extra-curricular activities proved to be successful. He assumed a role in dealing with non-classroom related discipline problems. Our business manager. Mr. Fenholl, handled financial responsibilities through atlentivenevs to detail and hard work.