Lorain High School - Scimitar Yearbook (Lorain, OH)

Page 19 text:

Mr. E. M. McCaskey checked William Ragan's schedule. ir 'Ir Boys Have Guidance . . . Every morning the principals office was crowded with boys waiting in line to see Mr. McCaskey, the Boys' Guidance Director. Besides giving out the yes and no permits, he gave his time to guidance conferences, helped to keep the boys posted about their credits, and aid' ed the new pupils in getting oriented. Mr. McCaskey also taught Business Training along with his other numerous duties. The boys were warfminded. Most of the future graduates were taking subjects which would help them to obtain a place in Uncle Sam's services, and per' haps 'Lget a crack at our common enef mies. Some boys had withdrawn to take iobs in war plants, and absences due to work were on the increase. Together with Miss Long, Mr. McCasf key helped plan our Tuesday morning Guidance Programs, a big job in itself. fn Wm and peace, ujfance .74 flfeecfecf ir 'lr Nora Pries and Margaret Hornick reviewed academic strategy with Miss Doris Long. And Girls, T00 . . . The war changed the future plans of many girls. These changes were reflected in the Guidance Department, too. Fewer planned to attend college, many intend' ed to join the WAVES, SPARS, Mar' ines, or WAACsg nursing came in for increased emphasis, and all in all Miss Long had a busy day. Industrial Arts had been opened to girls who intended to help Uncle Sam in war work after graduation. From eight fortyfhve to the end of the ninth period she was engaged in count' less activities. She issued yellow and white permits to girl absentees. ln addif tion to this she arranged schedules, help' ed to direct the activities of all our girls and also taught English. Together with Miss Wolfe, Miss Long sponsored the HifC Club. Both Guidf ance Directors planned the party for Freshmen, Seventeen

Page 18 text:

l:'aafuff4ZfioienZ... Seated from left to right: W. A. Pillans, Business Manager, Walter S. Niel- sen, Joseph A. Svete, Dr. S. V. Burley, President, C. A. Hartz, Clerk, D. W. Lawrence, Vice-President, Philip Austin. Mrs. Rose B. Denny Schools which helped produce Ernest King and Lofton Henderson need to have efficient management. The present conflict has added numerous problems for that public- spirited body of men who make up our Board of Education. Our Board of Education has served the schools faithfully and well. The board consists of five members-Mr. C. A. Hartz is Clerk-Treasurer and Mr. W. A. Pillans is Business Manager. Those elected at large by the community are Dr. S. V. Burley, who has served 11 years, the last 9 years as president of the groupg Mr. D. W. Lawrence has served 22 years, the last 10 years as vice-president of the board. Mr. Philip H. Austin has served the past 9 years. Dr. W. S. Nielsen has been a member for the past 10 years, and Mr. Joseph A. Svete has served for 5 years. The years 1942 and 1943 have left their mark on the activities of this group. There is a general shortage of teachers everywhere due to the entrance of many into the armed forces of our country. School supplies can be purchased now only in limited quantities. Additions and repairs to buildings and other school property have been def- initely curtailed. The curricula of the schools have been noticeably altered so as to prepare the youth of Lorain for the present conflict and for their place in the world of tomorrow. Lorain is grateful to the board for its untiring service in behalf of Lorain schools. Board of Education 5fze!4,7aa... Mrs. Rose B. Denney, Mr. Luttrell's secretary, was an extremely busy woman even in ordinary timesg but in war time her duties increase many fold. Much of her time she gave to typing letters of recommendation for former Lorain High School students who were planning to enlist in the armed forces or attend college. There were more transcriptions of high school credits than ever before. In the office Mrs. Denney was in charge of distributing literature on Nurses' Training, WAVES, and WAACS. She participated in conducting V-12 tests for senior boys and also in the sales of War Bonds and Stamps. She received many requests for girls to work part-time jobs. Mrs. Denney lived in Elyria for nine years but since 1936 has resided in Lorain. She likes good plays and good music. Her favorite hobby is walking. With gas ration- ed isn't it a good one!

Page 20 text:

E N G L I S H ENGLISH Standing: VICTOR E. DOBRAS, Wocbster College. George Peahocly College for Teaehers. Speech, English. AMY R. HALL, Vv7est Virginia Vxfesleyan, George Wasliiiigtoii University, Coluinhia Teaehf ers' College, English. DORIS M. LONG, Vxfittenberg College. Girls' Guidance Direetor, English. Seated: VERA H. LAWRENCE, Ohio Wesleyaii University, English, CONSTANCE A. BLEYER, Wisecunsiii University. English, Journalism. RUTH M. HARDY, Einellay College, Chicago University, Northwestern University, English. JOAN JAMESON, Vfooster College, University of Minnesota. English. i Standing: THELMA PITTS, Earlhain College, Indiana Unversity, Westerii Reserve University. Li' hrarian. MILDRED NVOLFE, Bowling Green Sta te University. English, Geography. LOIS E. WALLf ING, Oherlin College, University of Pennsylvania, University of Texas, Oherlin Conservatory. English. HELEN VORMAN, Ohio State University, California University, Upsala University CSvvedenj. English, Law. Seated: OLIVE E. MILLER, Balclvvinfvxfallaee College. English, Geography. ADA G. MARVIN, Findlay College, Coluinlwia University. Eeononiies, English. LENA SXVICK, Kansas University, Cof lumhia University, National University of Mexico. English, ELIZABETH WRIGHT, Muskingum College, Iviiddlehury College. English, Spanish. Eighteen