Bexley High School - Bexleo Yearbook (Bexley, OH)

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Miss Bernice Mullins Miss Lucille Selbacli Mrs. Ruth Wones Miss Doris Young Ten A.B. B.A., B.Sc. in Ed., M.A. A.B.. M.A. B.Sc. ngzad ana! .gioeecd lbeparfrrienf liexley High School may well be proud of its English and Speech Department. This depart- ment places great stress on the mechanics of correct written and spoken English. Literature courses have been planned to give us the finest in writing from Chaucer to Joseph Conrad. liy learning to appreciate good literature while we are still in high school. we have cultivated our taste for the best. Journalism is open to juniors and seniors. This half-year course trains students in news- gathering. writing. and editing. Journalism is an excellent training school for gaining a position on the Torch. The elective course of dramatics is offered to juniors and seniors. This course will prove worth-while to the student in later years, whether he is playing a simple game of charades or acting professionally. Dramatics gives us a better appreciation of fine acting and makes us better acquainted with the great actors of today. To speak well is a great asset in life. Public speaking. offered as a half-year course. teaches one poise. assurance. and lluency in giving a speech. guidance Through the present guidance plan. Miss Marion Thomas, Dean of Girls. and Mr. H. V. Tipton attempt to help students decide on what courses they want to take, to advise and help them in choosing a college. to aid them in their adaptions to school life, and many other problems which may arise. The guidance plan is designed to aid students not only with educational problems. but also with the development of their character and perSOIl2iliIy'. Students have the opportunity to interview the afiViSCrS WTICIICVCT El pr0lJlem arises with which they desire advice. such as change of schedules. sCl100l W0rl4, and Outside activities. Miss Thomas and Mr, Tilmm are acquainted with the capabilities and interests of the students. Miss Trola McCurdy Miss Marion Thomas A.B., M.A. B.Sc. in Ed.. B.Sc. in Agr., M

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Charles E. Hoel Ross B. Kefauver B.S., M.A. B.Sc., M.Sc. dence eloarbnenlf The aims of the science department are to help the student understand and interpret his en- vironment. and to aid him to learn to think logically for himself. ln order to accomplish these aims the department offers four subjects to high school students. Included among these suhjects are general science. hiology. chemistry. and physics. General science concerns mainly the scientific principles of environment, and is offered to any student. Another course that may he elected hy any student is biology, which deals with the life. growth. and reproduction of plants and animals. Chemistry may he taken hy juniors and seniors. lt is the study of the nature and composition of substances and the laws which govern their relations. Laboratory experiments constitute a large part of the course. Physics concerns matter and energy and includes the study of such things as mechanics. heat, light. sound. and electricity. It is offered to S8l1l0f5- Hy means of these subjects, the student learns the fundamental principles of science and fur- ther develops his ahility to think for himself. lglrwicaf gicfucafion The physical education department of our high school provides the student with a fine pro- gram of varied sports. These activities lead to the acquirement of skills, so necessary to deriving enjoyment from life. Gym classes give the student a chance to participate in physical muscular activities. These activities are hoth heneficial and interesting to the individual. Although the program changes with the seasons. the student is always allowed a choice of several sports. Students are urged to go out for intramural sports. Health education is given to the pupil in his freshman and junior year. This course proves most interesting and valuahle. Every student is required to have a physical examination. Miss Margaret' Love H. Eugene Mechling Carlton H. Smith Dana N. Swinehari' B.Sc. B.A., M.A. B.A., M.S. B.A., M.A.