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

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Arthur R. Weibel B.S. Springfield College History; General Science; Hygiene; Safety Coach — Swimming; Water Polo 4 James J. Wick ►« t,d .:?t B.S. University of Pittsburgh Bookkeeping E. Hazel Wright A.B. Wittenberg English February Commencement Speakers Erma Weinheimer B.S. University of Pittsburgh Physical Education Coach — Girls ' Intramurals; Adviser — February Senior Class Jean E. Wilson A.B. Penn State Librarian Adviser — Spokesman Board; Student Council; A Cappella Choir; Girl Reserves Willard Wright A.B. Wittenberg A.M. Columbia University Latin Adviser — Language Club; Candy Sellers Practical arts students learn not by books, but by doing. Cooking and Sewing are for girls, while Shop and Drafting are for boys. However more than one brave male has ventured into the cooking class in spite of the fact that students are ex- pected to eat their own cooking; and even more girls have invaded the traditional domain of the boys. In the well-eguipped cooking room, students acguire first hand experience in preparing nutritious meals as well as being initiated into the mystery of marketing and food budgets. Advanced sewing students make many of their own clothes, following a clothing budget which they themselves have worked out. Selection and repair of clothes are also a part of this course. Each boy in the buzzing wood-working shop is busily working on his own project, creating useful articles and learning to use his tools correctly. In drafting, students learn to make and read drawings and to handle their instruments as efficient crafts- men; producing mechanical, sheet-metal, or architectural drawings and tracings. Practical Arts Seventeen

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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

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Charlotte L. Crowell B.S. Teachers College- Columbia University Sewing Louis Scibetta B.M. Wayne College M,D. Wayne Medical School School Doctor Anna G. Sheehan Erie Normal School School Clerk Adelaide Greiner A.B. Villa Maria School Clerk Ethlyn Secord R.N. St. Vincent ' : Nursing School Nurse School of Geraldine Weindorf Erie Business College School Clerk Physical Education Amid the noisy clamor of the Gym, the students are not only playing hard and enjoying it, but at the same time they are developing sound bodies, good sports- manship and character. In this popular subject the routine promotes muscular con- trol, coordination, correction, strength, grace, and mental alertness. Exercises and calisthenics are follov ed by any popular game — an invigorating shower, and school clothes again. As a result of these contacts, students often join exciting after-school activities. As well as making worthwhile use of their leisure time, students often become quite proficient in a certain sport and are accepted in mem- bership to various athletic teams. Swimming instructors attempt to make each student a swimmer by instructing beginners and advanced pupils in various strokes, exercises, and diving. Later in the semester apprehensive students strive to do their best while taking the American Red Cross tests. Pins are distributed to these aspirants according to whether the student has earned the rank of Beginner or Swimmer. For the more advanced pupils, after-school instruction is given in Life Saving, and Red Cross tests are also given to this group. Many boys who become expert in this field spend their summers doing Life Guard duty on the Peninsula. Two years of Physical Education are compulsory for both boys and girls. Each group works in its own gym, following the program best adapted to its needs, but in both groups all activities, whether formal exercise or in- formal games, are planned to encourage and develop healthy, and sturdy bodies. i. Eighteen