Lorain High School - Scimitar Yearbook (Lorain, OH)

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THE SCIMITAR 1 93 1 The Foreign Languages Since nations overseas have become our neighbors through the development by leaps and bounds of improv- ed means of transportation, we have the desire to know more about them, and in no way can we get a better un- derstanding of them than through a study of their lan- guage and literature. In the foreign language department of our school two- year courses in modern German, French, and Spanish are offered and a four-year course in the classical Latin. No credit is given for less than two years of any foreign lan- guage, which is the minimum college entrance in most courses. German was reinstated to its place in our curriculum a few years ago and is attracting many students. It is taught by Miss Ahrens and Miss Merten. Classes in French are directed by Miss Hartley and Miss Carr, and those in Spanish by Miss Campbell, Miss Cummings, and Mr. Morrell. Miss Love, Miss Stone, and Miss Monosmith are the teachers of Latin. In addition to the study of the fundamentals and practice in speaking, reading, and writing in the class room, there is opportunity for additional work for the more ambitious and more interested students in the for- eign language clubs. These students participate in pro- grams of poems, stories, readings, playlets, and songs. LoRA1N HIGH scHooL Tw,

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English---Libmry Effective use of the English language and appreciation of its literature are the aims of English courses required of all students in our school. As means of attaining the for- mer aim there are special courses in creative Writing, jour- nalism, public speaking, and debatingg for the purpose of developing appreciation there are courses for the study of English and American literature. Teachers of English are Miss Hardy, Miss Schaefer, Miss Swick, Miss Carr, Miss Sergeant, Miss King, Miss Marvin, Miss Vorman, Miss Jameson, Miss Miller, Miss Monosmith, and Miss Ruf. One of the most frequented places in our school is the library where students find helpful advice and direction from our librarian, Miss Kananen. In addition to choos- ing, cataloguing, and charging books and directing pupils, she teaches groups from the English classes how to use the library. ' THE SCIMITAR 1931 LORAIN HIGH SCHOOL

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The Arts - Physica! Educcztion Whether the student's inclination be to dabble in paints, stitch a fine seam, make a pie, become a musician, construct' a table, or become an athlete he will find courses in the school,s curriculum to aid him. The Commercial and Applied Art classes directed by Miss Oehlke contrib- ute the many attractive posters which decorate our corridors in advance of every school function. Sewing classes are taught by Miss Dempsey and under her guidance make many of the costumes used in school pro- ductions. Classes in cooking are taught by Miss Brittain who also supervises the school cafeteria where pupils may buy their lunches at a minimum cost and where students of domestic science get practical experience. The various musical organizations of our school-the League Chorus, Boys' and Girls' Glee Clubs, Orchestra, and Band-all are directed by Mr. Park. Among boys, courses in manual train- ing are very popular. This Work is direct- ed by Mr. Lowrie, Mr. Monegan, Mr. Davis, and Mr. Stryker. Physical education work is required of all ninth and tenth year pupils and may be elected thereafter. Miss Thom- son is director of the girls' classes and girls' intra-mural sports. Boys' gym classes are conducted by Mr. Daniel and Mr. McCaskey. Coaches of the various boys, sports are Mr. McCaskey, Mr. Waterhouse, Mr. Tipton, Mr. Bash, Mr. Stryker, and Mr. Cook.