Union Free High School - Viking Yearbook (Scandinavia, WI)

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vmmerl T FACULTY Left to right: Mrs. Simon Floistad -- Scandinavia, Wisconsin Wood County Normal, Rural Department Central State Teachers College, Stevens Point, Wisconsin Mrs. Raymond Voight -- Scandinavia, Wisconsin B.A., Lawrence College, Apnleton, Wisconsin Mr. Rex Dean -- Band Director Mr. A.W. Gordon -- Stevens Point, Wisconsin B.A., Central State Teachers College, Stevens Point. Mr. A.O. Lee - Scandinavia, Wisconsin B.A. Luther College, Decorah, Iowa x' ' .:v .,- ' 9 k N'- '5 f! :3. ' u- ' uA I :gwm. - - . . J. gjmyfwr M! 5.5g 1?.

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The Faculty At the head of our list is our principal, Mr. A.O. Lee, well-known throughout the local communities. He teaches American and ancient history, social problems, Latin, and citizenship. He is noted around the school for keepir a in order by sneaking up on us on cat feet when we least expect it. He is an active member of the Booster Club and is often at the head of other local civic organizations. Nevertheless, he always finds time to enjoy a little fishing for relaxation. Mr. A.W. Gordon, known among the students as Coach , is our math and science teacher. Along with this he coaches the baseball and basketball teams and is the Junior class advisor. His hobby is photography. He is noted for his wit,-and the use of psychology in his class rooms. He has a quick temper, but his personality makes us forget about it. - Miss Virginia Garside was a member of our faculty for a half year. She resigned, however, to accent a better position. She had charge of the English classes and . speech. She also directed the contest plays, and had charge of debate. She was-an honorary member and advisor L of the G.A.A., and advisor of the Campus Echo our o . school paper. . Mrs. Raymond Voight became a member of our faculty when Miss GerSide left. She took over the same classes. She coaches forensics and took over the Job as advisor of the paper. She is dean of the girls dormitory. Mrs. Simon Floistad is an active member of our faculty. She teaches Junior business and typing. She has taken e, a lot of her own time to direct the girls glee club. She - spends her spare time reading and writing poetry. She often greets her classes by having some quotation on the board for them to read. Mr. Rexford Dean,.the rural mail carrier of this community, kindly consented to direct the band after he finished his mail route. He has accomplished a great deal and his presence is greatly appreciated.

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SENIOR CLASS HISTORY In the Fall of 1939, twenty Freshmen entered the Scandinavia High School. Pranks and stunts played on us by the Seniors soon made us feel at home. Various members of the class entered enthusiastically into the school activities. Our officers were: President, Loren Lee, Vice president, June Hanson, Secretary, James Moe, and Treasurer, Gordon Sannes. During the second year Jack McGrann moved to Chi- cago, and Kenneth Johnson entered Waupaoa High School. Koren Erickson Joined the 0.0.0. Laverne Shaw, Donald Shaw; and Marietta Dumbleton spent a part of the year with us. June Hanson and Alice Johnson took part in the Forensic Contest at Tigerton. The Fall of 1941 arrived, and we chose Arlene Trinrud for our President; Alice Johnson, Vice Pres- ident; and Geraldine Huffcutt, Seoretary-Treasurer. James Moe decided to quit school. We successfully presented the play, The Man From Nowhere . The ree sponsibilities of our third year were successfully met. Juie Hanson having extra credits, graduated as Vale- 1 torian with the Senior class. Our fourth year leaders were Norman Larson, Gordon Sannes, and Alice Johnson. Kenneth Peterson joined us before Christmas. Our class was active in Dramatics, Athletics, and Forensics. Loren Lee won first place in Extemporaneoue Speaking at Tigerton. Geraldine Huffcutt and Alice Johnson won honors in Extemporaneoue Reading and Declamation, respectively. Our class was represented in Debate for three years, and one year progressing to the Regional Tournament, having won at Stevens Point. Our happy days at Scandinavia High School ended with graduation on May thirteenth, 1945. Alice Johnson received high honors, ant Geraldine Huffcutt, second. We have selected red and white as our class co1ors, the yellow rose as our flower, and Work Conquers All for our motto.