Strong Vincent High School - Spokesman Yearbook (Erie, PA)

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Lilian Peters A.B. Penn State History Adviser — One-Act Play Club Anna Quirk A.B. George Washington University History; Business English Gertrude E. Schade B.S. Duquesne University Bookkeeping Miriam K. Shalkham B.S.C. Mercy hurst Bookkeeping; Typing J. D. Pratt A.B. Allegheny History; Problems of Democracy Coach — Debating Nellie Reinhold Thomas Normal Training School Home Economics P. D. Schenck A.B. Westminster William W. Shanor B.S. Michigan State Physics; Physiography Adviser — Stage Crew; Ushers Science For the student who wants to know the how, why, and what of things, Science is the Open Sesame. In the junior high General Science classes, the student is given brief but comprehensive infor- mation on all branches of science. If he is interested in plants and animals, he may take Biology in senior high. If he is interested in earth formations, atmospheric conditions, oceans, rivers, and the starry universe he may take Physical Geography. Physics answers the how, why, and what guestions of everything by actual experiment. Chemistry not only shows us the construction of the atom, but also how to buy better food, build stronger houses, and choose safer cosmetics. Vincent is the first high school in Erie to offer a course in Senior Science, which is designed for those not going to college, and stresses application of scientific principles to every-day life. Fifteen

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Bess Kohout A.B. William and Mary German Adviser — German Club; Language Club; 12-1 Class Gretchen Lange A.B. Syracuse University Shorthand Margaret McCarthy A.B. University of Pittsburgh Geography; History Junior Assembly Programs M. Inez Mercer A.B. Westminster Latin National Honor Society Senate; Adviser — Vergil Club; Girl Reserves; Language Club Harold I. Kramer B.S. Grove City Physical Education Coach — Football; Basketball; Intramurals; Track Ruth M. Lutje A.B. Penn State English Justin McCarthy A.B. Grove City M.Ed. University of Pittsburgh History Coach — Football; Manager — Swimming; Water Polo; Adviser — 12-1 Class Cora A. Pearce B.S. Penn State M.Let. University of Pittsburgh Art Adviser — Spokesman Board; Stage Settings Strong Vincent ' s Department of Math- ematics is weW prepared to eguip the student who is interested in this field. The study of Mathematics throughout the junior and senior high schools follows the customary order of progression; and a complete math course from Elementary Algebra through Trigonometry is offered. This year the Algebra course has been changed somewhat in that Algebra 3, which formerly reguired one semester, will now be divided into two semesters in order that more time may be spent on subjects which need extensive treating. The former Algebra 4 will now be called Advanced Algebra. The mathematics department offers Advanced Algebra and Solid Geom- etry, which so often are necessary for college entrance, as well as Trigonometry, which is also taught whenever there is a demand for the subject. This is a distinct advantage for boys who expect to enter schools of engineering. Mathematics Fourteen

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Isabel Sourwine A.B. Goucher History Publicity- -Musical Comedy Charlotte Thomas T A.B. Smith ' i English Ci ' Hylma D. Turner A.B. State University of Iowa Geometry Treasurer — P.T.A. John Wallach A.B., M.A. St. Bonaventure English Coach — Football Marion Van Natta, , , A A.B. Mount Holyoke I Algebra; Mathematics Ida G. Warfel B.S. Edinboro State Teachers College M.Ed. University of Pittsburgh Shorthand; Typing National Honor Society Senate; Adviser— One-Act Play Club Fine Arts Knowledge of art or music not only marks intangible cultural gain, but often leads the student into interesting hobbies and activities. In junior high all students are instructed in both art and music. If they wish to continue in either held there are more advanced courses in senior high. Through his association with these ac- tivities, the student derives personal en- joyment, acguires greater appreciation of beauty, and draws a step higher in cultural attainment. In the diversified art course, the student acquires an appreciation of beauty, and learns to apply his creative knowledge by various assigned projects such as still life studies in charcoal and water color, and figure sketches in pencil. Posters are also furnished for all school activities by the Art Department. If the student is interested in music, he may join various organizations, accord- ing to whether his inclination is instru- mental or vocal. The Band and Orchestra are popular goals, both rendering out- standing service to the school. The Girls ' Chorus, the Boys ' Glee Club, and the ultimate achievment of the ACappella, are the channels for the vocally inclined. Sixteen