Robbinsdale High School - Robin Yearbook (Robbinsdale, MN)

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Mr. Root, Mrs. Sunde, Mr. Larson, Miss Anderson, Mr. Kemppainen Before an R.H.S. student grad- uates to the outside world, he will gain a first-hand knowledge on a cluster of subjects under the main heading social studies. This group of subjects ranges from world his- tory to the careful study of our complex economic problems. $31? Mr. Christenson, Miss Mickelson, Mr. Thiede, Mr. Henjum wvmxwwwwm Contrary to common belief, these grueling courses do have personal value in that they develop in us a sense of duty. It is then quite clear that an R.H.S. student can only but un- derstand the many authoritative problems of governments past and present. Mrs. Adams, Mr. Driver, Mr. Alden

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Walking into Mr. Kvamis art classes, one finds many artistic students at work creating works of beauty consisting of advertising illus- trations in commercial art to jewelry making in basic art. Of course, art classes would not be complete without the making of colored post- ers, displays, and dance decorations for school functions, Mr. Kvam School would not be school for some without the challenging and varied choir program under the direction of Mr. Adams. Four hundred students participate in this program of musical development from freshman choir on up to select choir which performs at school and at music festivals. Mr. Adams, Mr. Mendenhall Marching in a parade for President Eisen- hower and playing for school games are two of many activities which the band under the leadership of Mr. Mendenhall participates in during the busy year. Two hundred students make the band room their home for one hour each day playing many different musical selec- tions.

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English is required in all three years of high school with an ulti- mate goal of three credits earned. English is given to facilitate stu- dents' use of their native language and to read with understanding translations of foreign works. By reading Shakespeare and one novel per year, they accomplish this. Every student is familiar with a grammar workbook and the exer- cises contained within. The writing of themes and speeches is an im- portant part of this class, and if a student has some stage fright, it should disappear when he graduates from school. Miss Sinnott, Mr. Zimmerman, Mr. Gill, Miss Larson, Mrs. Peterson, Miss Snabbi Because English is used by every- Mrs. Adams, Miss Bouchard, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Childs. one to communicate thoughts and ideas, this subject is one of the most important. Finding news, taking pictures, and writing headlines are just a few of the problems that have been met and conquered by our 1956-57 Robinis Tale staff whose advisor is Mrs. Patricia Childs. These prob- lems were overcome just fifteen times during the past school year, and it was just this that made the Robinis Tale the outstanding high school newspaper it is. p ga' In. I Attending meetings, casting votes, and meeting deadlines are just a few of the trials and trib- ulations the Robin staff of 1956- 57 has put up with in the hope of producing an annual which you will like. Always willing to help us in fulfilling this goal were our advisors, Miss Peterson and Mrs. Moore. 20 Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Childs, Miss Peterson