Saint Anthony Village High School - Villager Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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STUDYING conscientiously, a student takes advantage of our fine library facilities. ABOVE: A student notes the peculiarities of a chicken’s skeleton. BELOW: This boy is bent on getting his art project completed. 3

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The Villager Introduces VHS Freshmen take part in the state-wide testing program. In a general sense, education is the development of the nature of man as a whole—the intellectual, physical and social phases through deliberate action with every aspect of his environment. Education signifies the purposeful methods of training and direction used by society to teach its ideals in life that mature along with the individual. It is for these reasons that institutions of learning such as St. Anthony Village High School exist. How are these goals accomplished at VHS? They are achieved by placing particular emphasis on intellectual growth, physical development, and social and emotional adjustment. These facets cannot be separate in the complete educational process. The first of these, intellectual growth, involves stimulating the power of the mind to its fullest capacity. Not only must knowledge lx taken in, but it must be comprehended and utilized. To find out about the j otential of the human mind of each student, Village High uses an extensive testing system. This enables the counseling department to guide every student to select a program which is best suited for him, and allows his teacher to focus attention on his particular needs. Every seventh grade student also engages in a developmental reading program. Together with other students of a similar reading level, he can progress gradually and naturally. To further the individual’s intellectual development, St. Anthony Village High School employs the most modem and up-to-date learning techniques in textbooks and equipment. Thus the student cannot feel restrained or sense undue pressure, though he can be assured of the fact that he is keeping abreast of the technical advances and improvements made in this fast-paced world of today. 2

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DEVELOPING a sound body, the second characteristic of the learning process, is not neglected at VHS. Each student must take courses in physical education up to the twelfth grade. The equipment used is most recent and meets regulation standards. In addition to physical education, a variety of other athletic activities is offered for both boys and girls. By participating in these activities, Village High students learn teamwork and a sense of healthy competition in addition to maintaining physically-fit temples of learning. The third aspect of education, social and emotional adjustment, is just as significant as those points previously covered. For it is through the diversity of clubs and organizations, such as those afforded at St. Anthony Village High School, that cooperation with our fellow man is learned. It is through the many social events such as dances that we learn what is acceptable behavior according to society. Through the sponsoring of a successful variety show, for example, that we ran feel a sense of true accomplishment. Because of the availability of opportunities in dramatics, writing, and music at VHS, we are able to satisfy our creative desires. These arc just a few of the social and emotional benefits to be had by partaking in extracurricular activities and social events. If a student has received adequate training in all phases of his environment, and if society has succeeded in getting life’s ideals across to him, he should then be prepared to make a satisfactory adjustment to daily living and become a productive member of society. Such is the aim of St. Anthony Village High School. BELOW: Eighty per cent of VHS boys participate in one kind of sport or another, one of which is football. ABOVE: To raise funds for the Prom, juniors sponsored the Senior-Faculty game which was won by the latter. Pictured is a skit that took place during the half-time intermission.