Bedford High School - Epic Yearbook (Bedford, OH)

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MUSIC AND FINE ARTS Musical abilities arc developed through glee club, chorus, the coveted position in the A Capello Choir, orchestra ond band. Through these various courses the student learns to work with others to produce a harmonious group performance. GERTRUDE DEBATS: B. S. M. Oberlin College, M. A. Western Reserve; Music Supervisor; Outside Interest: Music; With Bedford 1924. L. A. DuVALL: B. S. Ohio Stote University; Bond Director; Outside In- terest: Music; With Bedford 1956. W. T. THOMAS: B. S. M. Capital University; Orchestra; Outside In- terest: Music; With Bedford 1953. ADELAIDE BEHREND: B. S. Kent State University, M. A. West- ern Reserve University; Music; Outside Interest: Color Photography; With Bedford 1935. K : i practiced and cultural arts are acquired. The fine ort department offers us an oppor- tunity to express ourselves through color, line, and form. Appreciation for famous pointings is encouraged. Natural ability is developed and molded until quality pieces ore produced. J. E. POTI: B. F. A. Ohio Wesleyon University; Art; Outside Interest; Water Coloring; With Bedford 1953. Elinor Borbcno puts up a poster over the wotchful eye of Pot Barr. 21

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION Tensions ore relieved and the student lets off excessive energy in physical education classes. Physical fitness and activities for future leisure hours ore stressed. In addition to displaying athletic ability, we learn the true meaning of good sportsmanship through friendly competition in intramural sports. G. T. WATSON: B. S. Ohio Stote University; Athletic Director; Outside Interest: Athletic Activities; With Bedford 1955. KATHERINE WINGET: B. S. Ohio State University; Physical Education; Outside Interest: Sports Cars; With Bedford 1956. KAROLYN HOOD: B. A. Fairmont State College; Physical Education; Outside Interest: Camping; With Bedford 1957. J. J. TROJAN: B. S. Findley College, M. A. Univer- sity of Wisconsin; Physical Education; Outside In- terest: Officiating High School Sports; With Bedford 1950. Physical fitness and safe driving habits are DRIVING There is much more to driving than merely sitting behind the wheel. The driver education classes teach a knowledge of highway rules and a mature attitude toward driving, while stressing safety above all. Fifty percent of our graduates benefit from the painstaking instruction in driving and development of safety habits. J. E. ROSE: B. S. Miami University; Driver Education; Outside Interest: Gardening; With Bedford 1956. S. I. HOTT: B. S. Wooster College, M. A. Western Reserve University; Driver Education; Outside In- terest; Hunting; With Bedford 1927. Sofety check for students ' cors. 20

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PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES The goal of Bedford High School is to produce a well-odjusfed person. To promote this cause we ore aided by special education classes, o visit- ing teacher, psychological services ond a thorough program of guidance, individual counseling, and group and individuol testing. D. C. INFIELD: B. M. Kent State University, M. A. Kent State University; School Psychologist; Outside Interest: His Baby; With Bedford 1956. MAY NORMA STEINMAN: B. A. Bluffton College; Special Educotion; With Bedford 1946. MARY TROXELL: B. A. Western Reserve University; Visiting Teacher; Outside Interest: Poodles; With Bedford 1949. P. H. HOLCOMB: B. S. Ohio Stote University, M. A. Ohio State University; Special Education; Outside interest: Photography; With Bedford 1949. Student problems deserve expert attention. R. E. ALEXANDER: B. S. Mount Union College, M. A Western Reserve University; Director of Guidance; Outside Interest: Officiating; With Bedford 1938. High school counselors: J. S. Kensicki, Doris Simpson, J. F. Brehm, Ruth Siegel, R. E. Alexander, Louise Stewart. 22