West High School - Hesperian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Mr. Straiion attended high school at Washburn and was graduated from the University of Minnesota where he received both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s Degree. In 1948, he bcamc a member of the Marshall High faculty, teaching social science and coaching football and track. He became assistant principal of Southwest in 1956. At West, Mr. Straiton has worked closely with students, organizations, and special activities. One of his administrative projects was a study of school attendance problems and their relation to the individual student, parents, and school achievement. Working with the administrators arc two counselors, a visiting teacher, a nurse, and two librarians. With the help of four members of the secretarial staff, these people conduct the business of the front offices and work with other school personnel to operate an efficient, well-organized school. SECRETARIAL STAFF — Mr . Rosamond Nelson, Mrs. G. Mourcr, Mis Inez Mahone ‘. Brings New Administration to West NURSE, VISITING TEACHER, COUNSELORS — Mrs. Ca:hr n Haley, Mrs. Annette Scherer, Mr. Morris Hutch, Mr . Gladys Dahlin. Page 9

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The administrative personnel was new at West this year. Mr. Frank T. Janes was appointed principal, and Mr. Howard J. Straiton, assistant principal. Mr. Janes began his Minneapolis school experience in 1936 as a chemistry teacher and then, in 1947, became assistant principal of Washburn High School. His educational background includes a bachelor's Degree from Concordia College and two Master’s Degrees, one from the University of Chicago, the other from Columbia University. During his first year at West, Mr. Janes initiated a number of changes in the school program and curriculum. His interest and skill in adapting IBM systems resulted in the use of them in West affairs. PRINCIPAL Mr. Frank T. Janes Year of i960 ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Mr. Howard J. Straiton Page 8

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Mrs. Sally Nydall Miss Esther Paulson Mr. H. Robert Bailey Miss Selma Blcssin Mrs. Alice Rood Mrs. Betty Vorpahl Miss Charlotte NVestby Professional Staff Develops Modern Curriculum for ENGLISH DEPARTMENT The regular courses in English include a study of American, English, and world literature as well as correct usage of our language. A senior grammer course has been a popular elective and this year at mid-term, two new classes were added, journalism and drama. Many records, films, and tape recordings arc used by this department and it works in close cooperation with the school library. Special orientation in the use of the library is provided during the sophomore year. The teachers of the West High English department meet regularly to discuss and improve different aspects of their department. They also attend many citywide English department meetings. appreciation o good literature it gained in English classes. Page 10