Bexley High School - Bexleo Yearbook (Bexley, OH)

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FACULTY they plant the seeds of wisdom Page Nine

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RUSSELL E. KESSLER, A.B., M.A., L.L.B. Principal of Bexley High School As a result of numerous conferences with the faculty, Mr. Kessler has developed many new policies and changes in curriculum for the high school, among which are the mathematics and English special courses offered to seniors who have a need of corrective work in grammar, spelling, writing, and mathematical subjects. Students are now given more opportunity to study during the school day, and they have more freedom in the selection of a program of studies. They are now able to study art and home economics as major subjects. As general goals for the future Mr. Kessler feels that the school should help students increase their ability to think rationally and to express clearly their thoughts; to achieve a better understanding of the methods of science and the influence of science on human life; and to understand their obligations as members of the community and the nation. Page FAghl

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 Miss Lucille M. Selbach, B.A., B. Sc. in Ed. English, Special English English and Speech Department Believing that precision in the use of the language is one of the requisites for an education, the department places great stress, throughout the four years, on the mechanics of correct written and spoken English. Literature, both classic and contemporary, is taught to acquaint the student with the best that has been thought and said in the past and present, hence helping him grow in wisdom. The elective course of journalism is open to juniors and seniors. This course is designed primarily to train students in news-gathering, writing, and editing in preparation for positions on the staff of the Torch. A one-semester course in dramatics is offered to juniors and seniors. The course develops knowledge of acting, stage-balance, costuming, lighting, and make-up. Creative writing is en- couraged for those who are interested in developing their talents in this art. Public speaking, offered as a half-year course, is designed to prepare students for all types of speaking and to increase their confidence when before groups of people. Guidance Helping students decide on what courses they want to take, advising about colleges, inter- viewing parents, aiding in the students’ adaptions to school life—these and many others are the jobs of Miss Marian Thomas, Dean of Girls, and H. V. Tipton. The advisors organize the students’ courses to fit their capabilities and interests, so that if they are working toward a particular vocation, they may begin training in that direction as soon as possible. They interview the students themselves about schedules, colleges, their school work, and adjusting their personalities. Sometimes a change of course is indicated for a student, and for this reason a flexible pro- gram has been set up for the high school. To these teachers, guidance means helping people, not only with their educational problems, but also with their personality problems. Not all of these problems can be solved in one interview; often several conferences are needed. Miss Marion Thomas, B. Sc. in Ed., B. Sc. in Agr’l., M.A. Clothing, Guidance, Social Practice Page Ten ..............• v. Miss Ruth C. Geist, A.B., M.A. English, Bookkeeping, Journalism, Special English Miss Troia L. McCurdy, B.A., M.A. Clothing, English, Foods Miss Bernice I. Mullins, B.A. Public Speaking, Dramatics, English