St Louis Park High School - Echowan Yearbook (St Louis Park, MN)

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Involve All as Spectators or Competitors . . . . . .we wait all week for Friday night-will The Orioles win again? Screaming GO-ORIOLES-GO as Two wrestlers circle around each other, with perspiration dripping from Their faces, lends To The excitement of a close match. Gym class exercises which are sometimes agonizing, develop muscles To make us physically fit. Learning how To coordinate individually and as a Team plays an important role in our athletic programs. With The guidance of a coach we endeavor To practice new Techniques in basketball, hockey and other sports in preparation for opponents in a Top-notch Lake Conference. But our interests are not always confined To The Orioles. The Tough Bruins, The famous Twins, The golden Gophers and The rugged Vikings offer added attractions in This sports-minded community. -The excitement of leading cheers and performing for The Thousands of spectators at a Minne- sofa Vikings game and The experience of becoming a part of The make-up of a sports event.

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Earlg Governmental Experiences Offered . . . . . . in many areas. Do I hear a call Tor The question? -is often heard in Student Council where we are able To debate issues and discuss problems. YIP brings in such notable speakers as Richard Parish, Congressman MacGregor and former Governor Elmer L. Andersen who speak on Topics that are ot concern to all in an election year. Working on a political campaign, distributing literature Tor a candidate or making Telephone surveys is a vital part in The operation ot a political party's machinery and gives us a chance to become involved even Though we are still non-voters. Each summer Two iuniors represent Park aT Boys and Girls State where They learn more about The state government and how it functions. In social studies classes we are encouraged to keep up with The School Bond issue and other problems concerning The community. -listening to political candidates, a good way to become familiar with issues. -learning to govern themselves in a dem- ocratic manner through Student Council.