Wayzata High School - Wayako Yearbook (Wayzata, MN)

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Dr. Snyder Directs District’s Educational Program Or. Robert D. Snyder. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Robert D. Snyder. Superintendent of Schools in District 284, provided the necessary leadership to direct the system through one of its most productive, yet challenging years. In his role as executive officer of the Board of Education. Dr. Snyder put into effect the policies and decisions of that group. As chief administrator, the Superintendent was responsible for the internal coordination so imperative to the quality and quantity of the educational program offered by the school system. His third year in the Wayzata schools was highlighted by the completion of the new secondary building. The growth and direction of a varied curriculum that best served the needs of the 4.000 students in the district were the major responsibilities of the Superintendent. Dr. Snyder is a native of St. Louis. Missouri, who came to Wayzata in 1959 with a highly successful background as a teacher and administrator. Dr. Snyder received his Doctorate of Education from Harvard University. A successful administrator can smilo on sunny lata Minn , tonla or . . . .. . in 75 of snow. II

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The Board of Education focuses it attention on it only fcmalo member. L to R.: Mr . Jean Mitchell. Mr. Arthur Bauer. Mr. Solitbury Adam . Mr. Dean tinman. Dr. Robert Snydor. Dr. F. W. Gehrmen, Mr. William Young. Board of Education Successfully Copes With Problems of Expansion District 284 added another progressive year to its history as the 1961-62 school session drew to a close. The success of the educational system of this community rested on the dedicated shoulders of the six citizens that formed the Board of Education. Members of the Board were: Mr. Dean Unman, chairman: Mr. Salisbury Adams, treasurer; Mrs. Jean Mitchell, secretary; Mr. Arthur Bauer; and Dr. F. W. Gehrman. Mr. William Young replaced Mr. Ralph Thornton as the sixth Board member in January. Mr. Thornton's resignation after six years of faithful service was regretfully accepted by a grateful community. Mr. Howard Bergstrom, Director of Instruction, completed his first year in the system. Mr. William Gavarras was another valuable addition to the administrative staff. Purchasing and accounting claimed most of Mr. Gavarras's time as he worked with -Mr. O. E. Horne, District Business Manager. The Administration Building Adminittrativo officials and socrotarios pose for Wayako camera. I. to R.: Mr , lorotta Moore. Mr. Wm. Gavares, Mr . Eunice Niolsen. Mr. Howard Bergstrom, Mr . Dori Olsen. Mr. O. E. Horne. Mitt Violet Holden.

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Mr. Roald Johnson, Senior High Principal A principal's job is not an easy one, and this year Way-zata principal, Roald Johnson, found it even more difficult. Besides his regular administrative duties, he had the added task of planning and helping with the organization of the new junior high school operation. Mr. Johnson, who received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Concordia College, took his Masters at the University of Minnesota, and confined his educational administrative career to schools in the state. From his first assignment, Perham, he moved to Shakopee and then to Granite Falls, where he served as high school principal for ten years. He came to Wayzata from Granite Falls eight years ago. His administration has featured an expanding curriculum, and improved discipline that has made the school atmosphere more conducive to learning. Mr. Johnson and his wife, Della, live in Wayzata and are the parents of two children, Bruce, a captain in the Marine Corps in California, and Julie, a dental assistant in Minneapolis. Administration Takes Care of Executive Branch of High School Life Mr. Selmer Simonson . . . 9th. 10th Grado Counsellor goodbyo. now. . . . fishing, bowling, oating . . . Concordia Collage. Moorhoad. B.A., U. of Minn., groduato work. Mr. Lostar Horn . . . Guidanco Director. Ilth. 12th Grade Counsellor . . . “Have you signed up to tako tho College Boards yot?” . . . dartball. photography, fishing . . . River Falls Stole Collego, 8.S.: U. of Minn,. M.A.; graduate work.