Lorain High School - Scimitar Yearbook (Lorain, OH)

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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

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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 Some boys had withdrawn to take iobs in war plants, and absences due to work were on the increase.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

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SCIENCE HAROLD C. JONES, Maryville College, Ohio State University, University of Pittsburgh. Chemistry. C. C. WATERHOUSE, Lawrence College, Ohio State University, University of Wisconsin. Physics. CHARLES W. COOK, Oberlin College. Chemistry. HAROLD C. FRESHWATER, Ohio State Uni' versity. Descriptive Physics, Biology. JOHN J, McKEE, Holy Cross College, Oberlin College, West' ern Reserve University. Biology, Chemistry. R. J. HOLDER, Oberlin College, Teachers' College of Columbia University, Ohio University, Ohio State University. Chemistry, Physics. ORVAL GUNf DRUM, Bowling Green State University, Ohio State University, Western Reserve University. Geo' metry, Biology. SOCIAL SCIENCE - Standing: H. A. OLIVER, Ohio State University. Economics, Civics. CHARLES C. URBANIC, Louisif ana State University. U. S. History, Civics. EDWIN W. BASH, Ohio University, Bluffton College, Columbia University. U. S. History, Civics. A Seated: EUPHRASIA HASKINS, Ohio State University. History, Civics. W. A. SMITH, Baldwin' Wallage College, Ohio State University. World History. ANNA A. WHEATLEY, Ohio State Uni' versity. U. S. History, Geography, World History. M. BERNICE SERCEANT, Wellesley College, Ohio State University. English, Economics. s C 1 E N C E s OS CC I1 AE LN C E