Fairmont West High School - Dragon Yearbook (Kettering, OH)

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is important. Miss Mary Virginia Lacy teaches her home economics pupils the art ot dress- ing well. She also teaches English and is co-sponsor ot the Girl Reserves. From Hicksville, Ohio, comes Mrs. Russell I. Long, journalism and English instructor. Supervising the publication ot the DRAGON, newspaper, every month and the DRAGON, yearbook, was a task ot some consequence. She also teaches English and is responsible for school publicity. Perhaps Fairmont's greatest aid to Uncle Sam and the war eriort is Miss Laura Mar- shall, Who, with the aid ot her oitice practice group, has been responsible for all war stamps and bonds sold through the school. Miss Marshall teaches typing and shorthand classes and is the schools financial secretary. ln the latter office she keeps records ot all incomes and expenditures oi various school organizations, Strong and healthy bodies, as well as strong minds, are needed for reliable citizens of to- morrow. Through her excellent leadership in PUPILS AT WORK IN CHEMISTRY LAB gym and hygiene classes, including first aid instruction, Miss Gladys Powell is stimulating this need. She is also sponsor oi the Girls' Athletic Association and the Fairmont chap- ter ot the American lunior Red Cross. ln Mr. Richard Somers' classes, students study general business, bookkeeping, busi- ness Civics and merchandising. Mr. Somers has done most ot the photography lor the yearbook, spending many hours getting shots oi students in school activities. Miss Florence Stott is also a butter in the oltice. Typing and general office work are her main duties. She typed most ol the copy tor the yearbook and the paper. A bright smile from her has made many a student happier on a rainy day. Art is correctly called a morale builder, for it provides rest and relaxation for many, in addition to the opportunities ottered to the conscientious student. Experiences gained in Working with color, sketching, pottery, weav- ing, and poster Work develop art appreciation tor all in Miss Rachel Urich's classes.

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. Friends To All Pupils lications, and to interpret them. Interested in the youth oi today, Mr. Huston also advises the Fairmont Hi-Y chapter. Seniors preparing lor special training in the Armed Forces or for college have had their English instruction from Miss Laura Ken- Laura Kennedy Mary Virginia Lacy Mrs. Russell I. Long Laura Marshall Robert Mitchell Gladys Powell Richard Somers Florence Stoll Rachel Urick Helen Vogelsang Homer Wagner Christine Wahl Hadley Watts George We-inter Miriam Wilson nedy. Helping to develop the Good Neigh- bor Policy, she also teaches pupils to speak Spanish, the language of our southern neighloors. Whether girls are preparing for college, war Work, or home making, neatness in dress

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CLASS ROOM INSTRUCTION VARIES Although rationing made it rather difficult for the usual varied menu, Miss Helen Vogel- sang and her competent cafeteria stall served many wholesome, appetizing lunches to the student body. She teaches cooking, by which means she prepares the future homenialcers to serve attractive, well-balanced diets. Students desiring more extensive work in mathematics will find Mr. Homer Wagner willing to oblige with courses in Algebra ll, trigonomeiry, and solid and plane geometry. Besides this full time job, he acts as assistant principal, treasurer of the athletic funds, and official time-keeper at the games. He is also a senior class advisor. 'lb Miss Christine Vtfahl goes the task of teaching English, history, and personal typ- ing. Special emphasis is given to juniors pre- paring for college. Besides these classes, her extra time is spent Working with the National Honor Society. Coach Hadley Watts has had a busy season keeping his boys in top condition, promoting health, first aid, cooperation, and good sports- manship. Besides his regular health classes, he coached an outstanding football team. The kindly gentleman in room lU9 is Mr. George Vlfeimer, who prepares incoming freshmen for higher mathematics and the out- going seniors for future training, whether it V 5, V-l2, or ASTP, Mr. Weinier is a fresh- man class adviser. For required or leisure reading, Miss Mir- Pictured below are some ol the members of the Home Economics classes learning the principles oi canning fruits and vegetables. 361 5 5 I