Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-10-21
FLOWERS FOR THE LIVING

In 1913, Finlayson's high school
was built. After many discussions
for and against, the matter was put
to a vote. The decision was in
favor of the construction of high
school. E
Those whose memory carries them
back to the class of 1919, will recall
a student, the valedictorian of the
class, the first young man to graduate
in the new building.
Perhaps there are those who may
wish to know who he was, and what
he has been doing since. Of what
use has he made of the education he
obtained in the local school? ITO,
him it was but the stepping stone to
something better for there he re-
ceived the Inspiration to go higher. ;
The class motto, "Climb, though
the path be rugged" was well chosen
for he has kept on climbing. 2a-i.'
To Clarence H. Christopherson,
eldest son of Mr.. and Mrs. H. c..
Christopherson, that motto has rung
true. His path has been rugged, but
success he felt would be his reward.
Many evenings he spent in writing
his essay, entitled Essentials of
Success" Although his parents
were not able financially. to help him
obtain a higher education, he was de-
termined to procure one. With this
thought in mind, he decided to at
tend the State Teachers college at
Winona. With the help of friends
and the school faculty he was soon
provided with all the work he could
attend to outside of school hours.
This meant early rising in order to
accomplish the greater part Of his
work before the opening of school
that he might devote the evenings to-
study. At this time, the winning of
a scholarship was great help to,
him. Besides the regular course of
instruction he specialized in. Indus
trial Art. The second year he was
chosen business manager of the Pow
Wow, newspaper, edited by the
school, and of the staff appointed to
publish The 1922 Wenonah, the an
nual year book of the Winona State
Teachers college. This extra work
took up nearly every moment of his.
spare time during the week, but his
religious education was not neglected.
Attending the churches of different de-
nominations, teaching Sunday school.
and attending the various Young
Peoples societies, he broadened his
spiritual views. ....ea- :.
In 1922 he graduated from the col
lege, then accepted a position as in
structor of Industrial Art, Agriculture
and coaching athletics at the CONSOLE
dated high school at Delavan, where
he taught for four years in success
ion. During the summer vacation he.
attended the summer session of school
at Menomonie, Wis, later he was
transferred to the Minnesota State
university, which he is attending
at the present time. At the close
of the term he expects to receive a
degree, Bachelor of Arts" =.
Two years ago at Delavan, Cupid"
it appears was lowering near for
there he met and chose his life mate,
the instructor of Home Economics.
She too had climbed the rugged. path
which made her a splendid "pal"..
At present she is teaching that: he
may finish his course, then they plan
on settling down in coy little
home. -
Some may yet ask the question.
has the high school repaid the: resi-.
dents of the district for the sacrifices
made in order to raise the funds nee
cessary for the construction and main
tenance of the institution? From
the depths of their hearts, this ques-
tion may best be answered by: the
parents, who have witnessed-.the
graduation of their own girls and
boys. Undoubtedly the majority
will answer, "Yes it has,. ;..s s.