Osseo High School - Oriole Yearbook (Osseo, MN)

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Mr. Orris Leabo, Special Education Mr. Vernon Louis, Librarian ..r Mr. . . . Mrs. Mary Garbe, Remedial Read- Bruce Bauer, Director of Publications, ing. Journalism. Examining the new video tape recorder is Mr. Shragg, head of the Audio Visual Department. Nurse, Mary Anderson, watches the toppling of the scales. Something New Is Behind The Scenes Something new has happened to libraries. Just look at ours! Ask Mr. Louis, he will tell you about the new study atmosphere. With carpeting, scuiptures, and paintings, it gave students a welcome feeling. A re- creational reading area with lighted dome, separate study carrels, and typing rooms were features that added to the excellence ofthe library facilities. Behind the scenes were the people involved in the special services. Films, transparencies, tape recorders, and projectors were the essentials of Mr. Shragg's Audio Visual department, and the increased use of closed Circuit television enriched classroom activities. Applying bandaids, taking temperatures, and generally helping the sick was the job of the dedicated school nurse, Mrs. Anderson Mrs. Garbe was in charge ofthe new remedial reading program, which someday will offer to all students an opportunity to develop their reading skills. In special education, Mr. Leabo stressed practical application of English and math, along with employment through the work-study program. As director of Publications, Mr. Bauer fostered public relations between the school and the community. The interest in the sex education course offered through the adult education program emphasized the impor- tance of this department,

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Mr. Roger Glaim, Counselor ... Mr. Mr. Ronald Benson, Counselor . .. Michael Jereczek, Counselor. Miss Florence Felknor, Counselor. Cheryl Nelson stretches to get a better view of vocational information. Mr. Jerome Koenig, Director of Guid- ancet Frustrations Are Replaced By Answers With schedules, tests, conferences, and discussions. the Guidance department had a busy year. More students than ever before took part in group dis- cussions. By discussing topics on social relationships, study habits, vocational choice and planning, students gained a new understanding ofthemselves and others. Beginning in the fall of '66, each counselor met with students in all grade levels. Working with special community resources, many programs were set up e Armed Forces Day, state Employment Bureau visits. orientation, and visits by college and vocational school representatives. Additional information on college requirements and schoiarships, occupations, and busi- ness and trade schools were available to the students in the Guidance department files.

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Head cook, Mary Harff, concocts the lunchtime brew. v' ' One of the many Osseo bus drivers plays his important role of transporting students to and from school. The many talents of Wayne Chilstrom include table-washing.