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

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Was And Is Silling in the from teat. Mike Johnson is the large! for many of Mr. Jenwn' questions. Each class in the history department administered new and challenging changes in Orono. These challenges included more student participation which inspired higher goals in learning. Enthusiasm for extra projects was taken with great stride by motivated students as well as faculty members. Solutions to the race problem were found in Mr. Aldrich's senior classes. Emphasizing and developing an appreciation for culture was the concept Mr. Prcgl established in his junior classes. Mr. Borgert's sophomore classes recreated history through the use of plays and dialogues which were composed by his students. Mr. Jensen encouraged his students to rewrite the constitution in order that it would apply to their lives more directly. In the junior high history classes, characterization of socio drama was applied. Socio drama is portraying the roles of individuals in particular historical situations. At a student level, Mr. Lai nr explain a problem to a que tioning -Indent. Some of ihe many senior problem were resolved by helpful advice from Mr. Aldrich.

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History As It MR. JOHNSON MR. ALDRICH MR. JENSEN MR. L VINE MR. JOHNSON, a new member to the faculty, graduated from Bemidji State College where he majored in social studies and minored in history. During the summer he studied art at Mankato State College. He was seventh grade class sponsor and assistant baseball eoaeh. MR. I.AINE, striving for goals, aided the hockey players as assistant hockey coach. Aiming for higher education, he attended summer school at St. Cloud State College. MR. ALDRICH, active coach ofB-squad Basketball Team and head coach of the track team, displayed great enthusiasm towards Orono’s athletic events. While serving his country last summer. Mr. Aldrich strengthened his mind and muscles through vigorous work in the army. Ski Club progressed with the services of MR. PREGL who helped to organize the new club. Last summer he spent ten worthw hile weeks at the University of Indiana. In past summers. MR. JENSEN has gone to school to obtain his masters degree. Last summer he visited state historical seminars. As assistant football coach, Mr. Jensen gave the boys an added amount of advice and understanding. He also found time to solve problems of the history department of which he was elected Department Coordinator. Being chairman of the legislative committee for teachers made his year busy and educational. Vastly concerned with foreign affairs. MR. BORGERT created a strong feeling of international development in the minds of students. To fulfill his summer, he attended a teacher's workshop at St. Cloud State College. MR. PRECI. MR. BORGERT Mr. Bor «Tl contemplate a solution to Nancy Pahl's problem. 24

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Exploring Mysteries MR. VAN WYK MR. LLANDER MR. PETERSON Studentsdiscover tl»r world of weights and measurements. Seven weeks of MR. VAN WVK's summer were spent at the University of Manitoba in Canada. He taught an interesting chemistry course which is required for all Manitoba teachers. He was also honored as one of the directors on the Minneapolis and Suburban Council of Chemistry. He was occupied during school as advisor of the Photo Club, yearbook, and the senior class. MR. ULANDER had the important job of teaching teenagers how to operate an automobile in a safe and conscientious manner. Ham radio communications were enjoyable for Mr. dander. Radio Club director. In addition, he was a senior class spon- While attending the Biological Science Curriculum Study of Special Materials at Southwest High in Minneapolis. MR. PETERSON acquired new ideas during the week long session last summer. Coaching the wrestling team throughout the year, he prepared the team for matches. His other activities included the Science Club, sophomore class sponsor, and junior high football coach. MR. Bl DDE maintained a busy schedule as advisor to the Science Club. Coaching the 7th grade basketball team was an inspiring experience, as was his involvement with the freshmen as class sponsor. MR. LINN taught earth science to the 8th graders and commenced his first year as a biology teacher. During the summer of 66, he attended the Earth Science Institute at the University of Iowa. Mr. I.inn also advised interested students in Science Club. 26 MR. Bl IM)K MH. LINN