Washington High School - Brainonian Yearbook (Brainerd, MN)

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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

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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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J. Nourse E. Olson H. Winters M. Tornstrom B. Griggs K. Torgerson English, which is the most essential subject we study, is divided into two main courses—literature and grammar. Grammar must be studied to enable us to speak and write our language correctly. Through grammar we analyze our language and learn the proper usage of words. This not only teaches us the essentials of good writing, but we also acquire the fundamentals of good speech. To be a successful person, the ability to clearly express one ' s ideas is of the utmost im¬ portance. A large vocabulary, which is obtained through extensive reading, is necessary to execute this. Literature, which is the written or printed literary production of a country or period, enables us to become better acquainted with an entertaining world of reading. Thoughtful study of literature gives the reader a comparison and insight of the life and customs of countries through the centuries. Our social standards and culture are therefore increased by literature. English is also very important to the development of the character. Besides providing a medium and vast resourses for one ' s delight, and adequate knowledge of grammar and its usage helps establish a favorable relationship between an individual and his fellow man. A portal through which one may gain an insight to a person ' s character is his ability to, engage in .intelligent conversation. A thorough background in literature is helpful toward this end because an increased knowledge of other ' s thoughts and ideas is gained. Our readers make our leaders. English Anchors Our Learning Jean F. Nourse, B. A., (Macalester College), M. A., (University of Minnesota), English, Junior Class Adviser. Evelyn Olson, B. A., (St. Olaf College), English, Senior Class Adviser. Henrietta Winters, B. A., (University of South Dakota), English, Senior Class Adviser. Mary Tornstrom, B. A, (University of Minnesota), M. A., (Colorado State College of Education), German, Guidance Director, German Club and Student Council Adviser. A. Bernice Griggs, B. A., (Mayville Teachers College), English, Speech Festival One-Act Play. Katharine M. Torgerson, B. A., (Concordia College), M. A., (University of Minnesota), English, Latin, Latin Club Adviser, Pow-Wow Editorial Adviser. Harry S. Martin, B. A., (Carleton College), M. A., (University of Minnesota), English, Junior Class Play. Malon Wareing is giving a talk on vocations to his classmates in English. 13