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

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Whether advising a student, planning the curriculum, or aiding a teacher, our principal. Mr. Tollcfson. always gave his untiring effort. Students were quite familiar with Mr. Dommcl, Vice-principal, who was in charge of all student activities, attendance, and discipline. Mr. J.K llaehlen. Superintendent, met the challenge of converting educational ideals into realities; a reflection of hb genuine interest 8

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ACADEMICS Education is the focus of our high school. Apart from the extra-curricular activities and busy weekends, our real school life is the hours spent in the classroom. It is made of endless lectures, tests, assignments anti grades. Often there are study halls spent in the library, lively class periods or droning lectures. And these all add up to your education. Vital interest in education has made ours one of the very l est schools. Our administration and faculty strive to educate the youth who will be tomorrow’s leaders, who are the foundation of tomorrow’s nation. Teachers opened the world of knowledge to inquiring minds. There were a few special teachers you really respected. Teachers who in some small way changed you; made you somehow different. In school you learn many little things too, about people and about yourself. Awareness and understanding increased along with knowledge. With this foundation in knowledge and an ability to think as an individual who is sensitive to the world around you, you are in the Spirit of ’68. Education has for its object the formation of character.” Spencer

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DEVOTION AND UTMOST ABILITY Members of the Board of Education were elected for three year terms. Basically, they determined policies for the operation of the Orono School District. Some of their duties included making the final selection of new facult) members. approving the curriculum, establishing the school calendar and setting the budget for the up-coming year. This year, introduction of a Sex Education Program was a major change in the curriculum. Construction of the new high school brought with it innumerable decisions. The Orono School Board. Mr. Haeh-len. Mr. Tollefson, Mr. Dommel and Mr. Eenholt constantly checked details with the architect and faculty members from every department to assure the best facilities. Superintendent Haehlen was directly responsible for delegating assignments in connection with the operation of the schools. At each school board meeting, he reported all business in connection with the running of the school. As principal, Mr. Tollefson was responsible for Orono's standard of achievement and the supervision of the Jr.-Sr. High. He planned the curriculum, and worked closely with the faculty in solving problems as they came up. Vice-principal Mr. Dommel supervised student activity programs. He handled attendance, discipline, the school lunch program. and co-ordinated with Wayzata the summer school and adult education programs. Charged with transacting school business. Mr. VV. A. Fcnholt was especially busy with purchasing furniture and equipment for the new school. Members of the Board of Education were. LEFT TO RIGHT: SEATF'D: Director. Mrs. Ostvig, Chairman. Mr. McCullv, Clerk. Mr. Trowbridge. STANDING: Business Manager. Mr. Fenholt, Director. Mr. Kelley. Di- 9 rector. Mr. McPherson. Superintendent, Mr. Haehlen. Treasurer. Mr. Gardner.