Washington High School - Brainonian Yearbook (Brainerd, MN)

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Irma Dell Adams, B. A., (Jamestown College), Mathematics, Brainonian Business Adviser. Lloyd Schmid, B. S., (St. Cloud Teachers College), Biology, Science, Assistant Football Coach. Frank W. Moulton, B. A., (Hamline University), Physics, Science, B squad Football Coach, F.T.A. and Science Club Adviser. Wilda Miller, B. A., (Hamline University), Mathe¬ matics, Freshman Class Adviser. Cordelia Nelson, B. A., (Gustavus Adolphus College), Mathematics, Brainonian Ed¬ itorial Adviser. Dean Sanford, B. S., (St. Cloud Teachers College), Mathematics, Science, Freshman Class Adviser. A. Leslie Smith, B. S., B. A., (Southwestern University of Texas), M. A., (University of Minnesota), Chemistry. Marie Schaefer, B. S., (University of South Dakota), Biology, Senior Class Adviser. Louie Flanders and Roberta Bonwell are studying the effects of a permanent magnet on a cathode ray tube in an oscillograph. Science Pilots Everyday Life I. Adams L. Schmid F. Moulton W. Miller C. Nelson D. Sanford A. Smith M. Schaefer Mathematics and science help form the base from which grows a whole lifetime of progress. They are both, to an extent, required in our school system and they offer a wonderful challenge. The knowledge gained through them will assist us in the future no matter who we are or what we expect to become. The most important factor of mathematics is that it teaches us to analyze our problems or to think of which tools to use and how to use them. Without this we would be completely lost even to the simplest of problems. Since the world is becoming more and more complicated all the time, many more specially trained people in mathematics are needed for the more ordinary things of every-day life. Mathematics offers such branches as plane and solid geometry, trigonometry and algebra. As John Perry stated, Like most every other subject of human interest, mathematics is just as easy or difficult as we choose to make it. Science should be fun for there is no limit to this vast field of discoveries to make our life more interesting, real, and comfortable. The science de¬ partment offers such subjects as physics, biology, chemistry, and senior science. Some countries have their children well grounded in these higher subjects before leaving elementary school and thus put out highly skilled and trained workers. Jose Ferrer once said, Learn as much as you can.You can never tell when the things you learned come in handy. 11

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G. B. Blackford, principal Glenn Blackford is fhe genial principal of Wash¬ ington High School. His busy job of supervision includes making out schedules, checking attendance, and organizing office and record work of the school. In addition to this, he is always ready to help and advise students and to discuss school problems with parents. Mr. Blackford and his wife came to Brainerd twenty-four years ago. They are the parents of one son. Mr. Blackford has been associated with the Brainerd schools ever since his arrival in the city. In his spare time, Mr. Blackford enjoys woodworking, and he looks forward each year to the enjoyment of his lake cottage in the summer. Mr. Blackford takes an active part in school and community affairs. He is a member of the Rotary Club, the National School Principals organization, Minnesota Secondary School Principals, the Quarter¬ backs Club, and is the president of the Memorial Day Association. He works toward co-ordinating school work with community activities. They Captain the School H. C. Nordgaard, superintendent Harold Nordgaard, the efficient superintendent, is actively engaged in the overall supervision of Brainerd ' s eight public schools. His duties include the complete management of all the schools, and direct or indirect supervision of fhe school employees. He works continually for improvement in education. He reports school business to the board of education and puts their orders and suggestions into operation. Mr. Nordgaard and his wife came to Brainerd seven years ago. They are the parents of two girls. Mr. Nordgaard ' s favorite hobbies are fishing and gardening. He is very active in local civic organiza¬ tions and is known throughout the state for his work as an educator. He is a past officer of both fhe District 24 and Central Minnesota School Adminis¬ tration Associations. He is a past president of the Rotary Club and is a member of the Brainerd Chamber of Commerce. He is an untiring worker in creating a better understanding of school activities. 10

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Helen M. Hubbard, B. Ed., (University of Minnesota), M. A., (University of North Dakota and Bemidji Teachers College), History, Junior Class Adviser. Dorothy Larsen, B. A. (Concordia College), History, Junior Class Adviser. Walter Engbretson, B. A., (Augs¬ burg), History, Senior Class Adviser. Clarence C. Laugeson, B. A., (Hamline University), M. B. A., (Uni¬ versity of Chicago), Social Studies. Marian Linneman, B. E., (St. Cloud Teachers College), English, History, Work Pass Co-ordinator. Selma Mostrom, B. S., (Uni¬ versity of Minnesota), Social Studies, Current Events Club Adviser. Edward Stang, B. A., (Carleton College), History, Audio Visual Aids Adviser. Reporting on books pertaining to American history are Virginia Horn, Tom Belisle, Elrid Benson, and Jack Zander. History Bows to the Ages History is the interesting story of the behavior of man. By studying what people have done, we are better able to cope with the present and foretell the future. There are a number of reasons why the knowledge of the past is important. History gives us an under¬ standing of the customs of people in foreign countries, so that we may better understand their problems. It gives us the background and reasons for the origin of our democracy. By knowing the mistakes of other people, we can better handle our present situation. This also gives us inspiration to make a more perfect future. As sophomores, we study the origin of man and his development to the present. As juniors, we learn why our great nation was founded, how our govern¬ ment was started, and the courses of development which resulted in our becoming a world power. As seniors, we study the social sciences in which we learn the intricacies of our government and the behavior and mannerisms of a majority of the people. We study the economic conditions as well as the social character of the individual and seriously consider our present surroundings through the World Affairs program. D. Larsen W. Engbretson C. Laugeson M. Linneman S. Mostrom E. Stang 12