Valley City High School - Sheyenne Yearbook (Valley City, ND)

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Mr H L Watson Mr O E Jorstad ,Orme renin ,fweff iyffwywf Q a em' Gi' ts Miss Kora Haugen Asovs: Biologists study bone structure-Pfaff, Colville, Mr. Watson, Foss, Myrhow Krom M aresh. BELOW: Girls compare house plans in citizenship-Miller, Hinchberger, Chrzst Rudow Erickson, Mason, Miss Grotts. Science and Social Studies Designed to acquaint the student with fundamental scientific facts and laws, science courses have guided pupils to an intelligent understanding of the phenomenal progress in this field. Physics, general science, and algebra are taught in Valley City High School by Miss Kora Haugen who holds a bachelor of arts degree from Concordia college. Miss Haugen also serves as sponsor of the popular science club. Mr. H. L. Watson, who teaches biology and junior business training, has a bachelor of science degree from the University of Iowa. His extra- curricular wosrk includes coaching hockey and minor sports. Dealing with human relationships as they exist in organized society, the social studies have shown greater gain in pupil enrollments during the past few years than any other subject field. Economic problems, social problems, citizenship, vocations, general history and American history are taught in Valley City High School. Mr. O. E. Jorstad, who teaches general history and directs instrumental music, received his A. B. degree from Concordia college. His advanced study has been at the University of Minnesota and Interlachen, Michigan. Miss Pearl Grotts, whose home is in Sheridan, Wyoming, has a bachelor of science degree from Illinois university. She has classes in citizenship, vocations and hygiene and directs girls' physical education. 13 -'v.:.ri:.f--f '- 1,,.,.,,..v., X. 1 -44- A -A-.., ,Q - . -wx S x 22 XL ix A '.

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M r. C. A. Halmrast MT. V. M. N. Bow: French class work on idioms-H.Jolmson, Colville, Mr.I-Ialmrast, Davis, M. Johnson snow From pattern to finished product in home economics . . . Kretchmer, Miss Green- land A Johnson, H. Johnson, Jacobson, Isensee, Bemis, McCann, Rice, Holland. Languages and Applied Arts Language students develop progressive ability to read, speak, and understand a foreign language and as a result a better understanding of English and greater facility in the effective use of words. Latin instruction is in the hands of Miss Lucy Joyce, who has received a bachelor of arts degree from the College of St. Teresa, and taken graduate work at the University of Minnesota. In addition to Latin she teaches drama, serves as sponsor of the Junior Dakota Playmakers, and coaches all high school dramatic productions. Mr. C. A. Halmrast, in charge of the advanced French class, also specialized in American history. He received his bachelor of science degree from Concordia college and later attended the University of Minnesota. A famous college athlete, Mr. Halmrast is a valuable assistant in the athletic department. Preparation for home making and an initiation into the effective use of tools and machinery keep student interest at a high pitch in the applied arts department. Mr. V. M. McConnell, who teaches industrial arts, was a former principal at Golden Valley. He has a bachelor of arts degree from the University of North Dakota. Miss Phyllis Greenland, instructor in home economics and chemistry is also a graduate of the University of North Dakota, holding a bache- lor of science degree. 12 K r ' T-'.'.F'f'2f.'.111.xif.zf.g.efs1is:Heal-'M '- rbffuf ' .... , ,.,. ., .,. .. ,.. .,. .,,.-,.-X., J 4. ., .. xg. mx. K M, . ,N . .,.,!:i6: .VI-i. J: 12.81 g,,',y1,v?: L :gag v N-'.'c: vp .-'Hx L5 Inv, M cConnell M iss Phyllis Greenland Miss Lucy Joyce ffl- x TTL' 1-Xxx? L' er-,515 f .-51 -gf 357- 'L-,I .1 A' x 15355 hal --

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Aaovn Advanced shorthand students take dictation-Bonhus, Stoll, Davis, Young, Carlson Greb Miss Thompson., Haalzmd, Lipke. Bsnow Opposite interior angles are equal in geometry-Miss Slater, McFarland, Larson, Willey Brandon, Meyer. Mathematics and Commercial Exactness and accuracy as taught in mathematics have long been recognized as essential gualitiies lforlsuccess in life. For this reason the basic mathematical skills have been emphasized in a sc oo s. 1 Miss Agnes Slater, who is head of the Valley City High School mathematics department, re- ceived her A. B. degree from Albert Lea college, Albert Lea, Minnesota. In addition to her regular classroom duties she has charge of the high school attendance. Mr. J. E. Rognstad, who teaches commercial arithmetic, economics and vocations, is the boys athletic director. His B. A. degree 1S from St. Olaf college and the University of Minnesota has been the scene of his graduate study. Typing proficiency for personal or vocational use, correct office practice, accuracy and neat- ness in the placement of typed material-these things the alert student learns in the Valley City High School commercial department. Excellent business positions have been the reward of some of the more proficient commercial students. Miss Glenice Thompson, commerce instructor, is a degree graduate of St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota. In Valley City she is also central treasurer for the activities association. Miss Thelma Thorkelson, who holds an A. B. degree from the Valley City State Teachers College is the efficient educational assistant who solves many business and academic problems. 14 . -.1 X . . N , gi, f, 55 K... , T-...5..,......,.,, Y... .,,. .. ., ..,..,.,.. X..-nt. .. .,. S, ,. ,. - . ,,. Miss Glenice Thompson 415: Miss Ag late1' 9 . Wai . Mr. J. E. Rognstad Miss Thelma . Thorkelson . V N -. . . av- fr -. . . -'f wa- f - .- .H ' ' nf .- ---'-' --: ' ag, .a- -r., ': .. Q- X Y . 1 - -' 1 ASN Q Af -, f f4f,w.1-g,.- affix- .'--ff+Q-5.5251...tiff-ig.-Afwil-55.1---F.fi?if-.-rw.-T1'N,-F-Ssilh E: .Ht efffef.-. -0' . N it - .-.-..-fy,.X..f-.Ni-4',..:x . .-T--Jww'-n -.,-f-,.- '--.,-.--.Q .. Ms.. L.N,f,.G.' s--MJL weve. sr- 1 5 --swf. e-- - X H .V N , , 5 . v ...U--,.,,A,, ,..',,,,.' .Mg , 4. M- ff -, mf: .,-.x..Mg.wa. .f-pf:-.ww ,a. . sf ..1. - .,. v-M, 1 ' 0,-' .fy ,S .- . ... - v - -av N , ,f as .1-' -.'.---. - 1-0.21.4 .1fr-.-.,c-1:.:'p - ai'V ml' - .ia-. 'Q 3:1 .BA --p -.1NN.'- Se. - -as 'Op -if NYS. .vr -- M ' I . .1..41.i1-ss' v:f+': f'-:ws-f.f.'5: me11--.,?-f-s.1tRm'kkf':f --'--ffaf'.a'1.1:x A are-Afxxi-tang,-'-'-1516.-f','n vt: xx .