Greater Latrobe High School - Latrobean Yearbook (Latrobe, PA)

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In 1883, four rooms on the top floor of what is now the Second Ward building, housed I.atrobe's first high school classes. Today, the modern structure below teerns with the activities of more than a thousand students. school magazine, the Orange and Black. Dramatic productions also add their share to school activities now, along with public speaking contests which in- crease the student's power of fluent expression. Using the splendid facilities which the school offers, aspiring Sousas take part in the band and orchestra whi'- future Flagstads sing their first faltering notes in the two chorus groups. After almost half a century of constant progress, Latrobe High School, although typifying all the ad- vancements of modern education, still upholds the aim of the school of 50 years ago: to aid the individual in developing his ability and his personality through a Well-rounded program of study, physical training, and recreation. The eager freshman, entering school in coming Septembers can look forward to finding a high school, fully equipped to train him and ever ready to accept the newest methods and ideas in the field of education,

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From thc little red school house of yesterday to an efficient modern building, Latrobe High School has steadily advanced since its founding in 1883. As each succeeding year brought. its innovations, Latrobe be- came better prepared to help each individual develop his capacities through physical, mental, and recreation- al instruction. Aiming to provide the student with the greatest number of advantages, the high school from the very first has attempted to secure proper study equipment. When the school occupied what is now the Second Ward building, the daily program consisted of study in four crowded rooms and recreation on the grassy lawn. With the building of t.he First Ward School in 1909, physical development took a long step ahead, for the individual now could study in up-to-date class rooms containing proper facilities for lighting and ventil- at.ion. In September, 1913, the student plunged into his work in the present building on Ligonier Street. which now offered him an auditorium and gymnasium. The most recent addition to the high school brought the climax in physical development. New shops, new laboratories with their queer-looking bottles and ap- paratus, the home economics cottage as well as the Superintendent John G. Hulton discusses the latest report of the school board with Principal Mark N. Funk. the Yea rs Offers Latrobe youth its first oppor- tunity for secondary education in- itial high school classes begin . . . Starts an active alumni body as the eight members of the first graduating class receive their diplomas . . . Recognizes the individual athlete as the first football team lines up on the gridiron . . . 9 l 3... Bringsfthe journalist to the fore with the publication of the first page of school news in the Latrobe Bulletin. 9Iq......Provides wider fields for individual achieveineut as the community dedi- cates a modern building that includes an auditorium and gymnasium . . . 9214-Sets future mechanics, electricians. f- craftsmen to work on machines in the first shop, preparing them for . their place in the daily life of indus- is Pnlargcs tht srhool to twice its form- Pl size to seive better the varying needs ot the student whethetuwork- ing the lll1lIlL05.,llDh in connnercinl classlooms oi leaining to sew in the new home efononiics cottage . . . C ss t 50 closes its cliapter in thc history ot individual growtli and pio,.,ie-,s tij . . . L ,,,, I ' 4. , 1 . 2 . ' ' 4 ' .i y-i l939.....lncreases the alumni rollito 3728 as the flats. o' 'I'. . ,, . , latest equipment in heating, lighting, and ventilation and even a public address system madeitheii' debut to transform Latrobe into one of the most modern schools in the district. To develop the student's mental ability, the school first otl'-ered only two courses: Classical and Scientific. Added later, the Commercial course aimed to prepare pupils for a business life, while the General coursc helped mold talents in many fields. At present, along with the Commercial and General courses, the individ- ual may take advantage of the College Preparatory course if he wishes to continue his education, the In- dustrial course if he intends to find a job in the fields of wood-work, machinery, or electricity, or the Agri- cultural course if he takes an interest in farming. For girls who enjoy domestic science, the Home Economics course includes training in cooking, sewing, and all the household arts. Along with the regular schedule, a vast program of extra-curricular activities encourages the special talents of the pupil. In 1897 the formation of the first football squad marked the initiation of an athletic program which has since grown to include basketball, track, golf, tennis, volleyball, gymnastics, fencing and mushball. The future executive found the opportun- ity to use his talents in the organization of the Student Council, while the aspiring journalist was able to utilize his ability for writing with the publication of the iirst 5 l

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i IDEALS These Are Purpose CREATORS High in a lonely studio a sculptor molds from his clay and mortar a life- less figure, destined to serve no other purpose than to ornament a bare corner. Fame bears this artist up in her arms, but sculptors of human characters go un- sung, except in the hearts of their crea- t.ions. Each year a new group of fresh- men pours into the school, replenishing the supply of raw material. With com- plete assurance and a broad background of experience, the faculty begins to shape each individual into a character-a trib- ute to humanity. Stressing the fact that one thinks on the basis of what he knows, Mr. Beatty broadens the student's background by discussing the problems of the home and other institutions. Through notebook 10 ui People work he develops in the student the habit of exactness and thoroughness. Intently students listen to Mr. Hoerr as he con- trasts the Greek city states and Imperial Persia. In answer to a question about the Persian war he traces the route of the battle of Salamis and shows the sig- nificance of the Greek victory. The study of world history sheds a new light on the Europe and Asia of today. For a better understanding of recent events, Mr. Rise unfolds the story of American development. Having completed a dis- cussion of element two, he emphasizes the effects of the Dred Scott decision upon the Civil War and consequently, up- on the modern United States. Sliding into his football clothes, the grid candidate listens to Mr. Wild, bet-