Bexley High School - Bexleo Yearbook (Bexley, OH)

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Albert W. Field, B.Arch., M.A. History Wayne W. Hummel, B.S. in Ed. History Harold V. Tipton, B.Sc. in Ed., M.A. Government, Sociology, Economics, Guidance Social Studies This year a series of five social studies was available in the high school. World history and American history were offered as full year courses and American government, sociology and economics, as one semester subjects. History is a list of man’s achievements and failures; hence the study of history has three objectives: a knowledge of the most important events of history, the ability to connect these events and effects, and the translation of the ideas thus gained into life practices. World history students prepare theses on any topic they wish at the close of the year. American history is a required subject for graduation, since the faculty feels that a knowl- edge of our country and its background and the men who helped in its formation is paramount to every American citizen. The other three courses are carried on with as little formality as possible. The department feels that the smaller the classes the better, so far as work output is concerned. The department is trying to teach pupils to think about social problems for themselves and to get the students to read and form their own opinions and hence become more thoughtful and more attentive citizens. This increased knowledge of the world of our ancestors and the world of today helps us to grow in stature and in our sense of responsibility. Physical Education Aims and objectives of the physical and health education programs fall into a well-defined pattern. The department believes that presenting activities that lead to the acquirement of skills useful for recreational ends in adult life is of paramount importance. The physical education program has two other important objects: to give all pupils vigorous muscular activity of a type that develops physical and mental health and is inherently interesting to the group, and to select types of activity which will build within the individual a disposition to strive for high social ideals. The health education program stresses two ideas: to give health instruction based upon scientific materials and directed toward personal accomplishment and social ideals, and a program of physical examinations by the school doctor and nurse for every student every two years, and every year for those participating in interscholastic and intermural activities. Thus, a well-balanced program of education in physical and mental health helps the pupil to grow in the knowledge of how to get along with his fellow student in everyday life. H. Eugene Mechling. B.A. M.A. Business Training. Physical Education. Health Mrs. Martha Jane Swanson, B.Sc., M.A. Physical Education, Health, Basic Mathematics Carlton H. Smith, B.A., M.Sc. Phyiscal Education, Chemistry Page Thirteen

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Charles E. Hoel, B.S., M.A. Biology, Physics Ross B. Kefauver, B.Sc., M.Sc. General Science, Chemistry Science Department Four subjects are offered in the curriculum of Bexley high school’s science department. These subjects are general science, biology, chemistry, and physics. The science department tends to teach the student how to understand and work scientific problems out for himself. The emphasis is thus placed on the individual, who is given sufficient opportunity through work in laboratory experiments to learn through his own designs. The aims of the scientific studies program are to help the student understand and interpret his environment, and to aid him to learn to think logically for himself. Mathematics Department The mathematics department offers four courses to the Bexley student: general mathematics, algebra, plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry. Eighth grade pupils are advised to take the general mathematics course, if it is thought that they will have difficulty with algebra. The course is designed to enable students to go on to algebra and plane geometry. Algebra is essentially a tool subject in which an attempt is made to acquire skills needed in future study of mathematics. The second year course prepares students for college mathematics. In the study of plane and solid geometry', attention is called to a further appreciation of geometric forms found in nature. For those who intend to go on in mathematics, it is also a tool subject, but for all it gives practice in logical thinking. It is hoped that there may be some carry-over to life situations. Teaching the relationship of sides and angles of triangles, trigonometry gives students further practice in logical thinking and also gives them a head start in college mathematics. Charles L. Clark, A.B., M.A. Algebra, Global Geography Ira R. Ferbrache. A.B. General Science, Advanced Algebra John F. Schacht, B.Sc., M.Sc. Trigonometry, Plane Geoine try Page Five lie S tyaaVv. v. ■: ,‘, 0KvAiu ..wV.XS'W w

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 • j •' Si vA,, . '• , . Fine Arts Bexley high school offers classes in art, instrumental music, and chorus work. The art depart- ment has on its list for future improvements, smaller classes, the use of printing equipment, the possible inclusion of a course in the history of art, and the division of art classes into groups such as cartooning or oils. The department aims to teach underclassmen the primary principles and upperclassmen more advanced work. The high school instrumental program is featured by a 95-piece band which is regarded as one of the best in the state. The retiring conductor, Mr. Jordan, has tried to instill a professional standard of achievement in order to make musical education truly worthwhile and also to make it a dignified and necessary part of school life. That every student who can carry a tune should have the opportunity to sing in a chorus if he wishes is the opinion of the vocal music department. The choruses will be largely elective groups while the choir will be highly selective. A greater study of the fine arts and a more active part in them helps students grow' not only in knowledge but also in a genuine appreciation of artistic endeavor. Office and Library Staff To furnish a literary background and to serve as a source of reference material for the stu- dents, our school library has adopted modern methods of organization. Constantly new' books and magazines are being added to keep the volumes practical and up to date. The library has both fact and fictional material and has maintained its high standard of quality and efficient service throughout the year. Behind the scenes of formal school procedure is the staff of the superintendent's and prin- cipal's offices. These young women must keep track of the ever-changing students’ schedules; they must mimeograph tests for the twenty-odd teachers, type stencils, act as secretaries to the superintendent and principal, and answer a raft of questions from both faculty and students. It is thanks to their patient understanding of students’ problems that school life passes smoothly and that the various school functions are carried out efficiently. Miss Doris Jordan Secretary to the Principal Miss Jean Metzger Secretary to the Superintendent Miss Maxine Zwayer, B. Sc. in Ed. Library Carroll F. Fowler, B.S.M. Chorus Ralph L. Jordan Band Ralph A. Trivella, B.S., M.A. Art Page Fourteen