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

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NEWS CLASSWROW 1: Mr. Schenck, Garner. Row 2: Hartzell, Gustafson, D. Offner, Connelly, E. Offner, Schuster, Mr. Wick. Row 3: Markine, Moore, Burg, Moss, Fiero, Zurn, Mennini, Weingart, Marsters, Herbst. Mr. Wick helping Marsters and Markine correct a ccpy of the News. wwf - ewfi on fAe Worse While all the fascinating features of Strong Vincent along with its varied classes are being scanned, there is oneethe lournalism Class which refuses to be ignored. lt is here that is viewed the informal type of classroom that is becoming recognized as modern throughout the entire school system. ft is work, headaches, and more work every day without exception, for if they are not getting out one issue they are discussing, criticizing and making suggestions about the last one. This is an excellent example of an extra- curricular activity developing into regular class- work, for when Strong Vincent first came into being ten years ago the paper was strictly an after- school affair edited entirely on the time of a few students. For the first year circulation was straggly-a paper coming out now and then with Twenty-nine no seeming regularity. The second year Vincent had no paper at all, and it was not until Mr. Schenck took over the advisership that the paper was shaped into something really business-like and developed, by leaps and bounds, into a paper comparable to any and all, a paper which came out once a month. This Fall as an experiment, publication was prodded and the News began to be issued twice monthly with the once-weekly idea as a goal. After being with the News for seven and a half years, Mr. Schenck due to pressing duties as school treasurer gave his advisership over to Mr. Wick. Those of the staff who have been most responsible for the success of the News this past year are: Mary King, editor for one semester, and foe Markine, assistant editor under Frank Marsters.

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W I 0I 2lgI'l Olflglfled Latin, French, German and Italian are the languages offered to Vincent students. However, with the exception of Latin, they are open to upper classmen only, as our school follows the state recommendation that foreign languages be taught above the ninth grade. Under the guidance of Miss W. Wright, the Latin beginner masters nouns and verbs and studies Caesar. He may continue with advanced Latin: Cicero and Vergil, directed by Miss Mercer. Miss Bourguin and Miss Evans are willing and waiting to instruct all students who wish to com- prendre le francais. While Miss Kohout and Miss Galbo teach their classes appreciation of the great German and Italian masters. In addition to furnishing a background for the college preparatory students, the study of any language gives those who do not intend to con- tinue their education a means of increasing their English vocabulary. ur Wafiue ongue Gone is the old fashioned method of teaching English as Vincent undertakes the new. Formerly, the student was assigned so many pages in a book, he came to class, recited on it more or less verba- tum. Nothing further was expectedg if he was successful in reproducing the assigned lesson, he was given high grades. The new system gives a great variety of material to the student. Under each unit, there is an extensive selection making it possible for pupils of varying degrees of ability, ambition, and energy to find something which interests them and to explore as far into that field as desired. ln this way, the experiences of the new course of study are made comparable to life experiences. The teacher may keep a record of all of the work cf the pupil whether or not he has recited upon it. In this way she is able to judge the ac- complishments of each pupil. LETTERARIA In order to fully benefit when study- ing ltalian one must have a definite knowledge of Italy. At the left is shown an informal pose taken in an Italian class, while the class benefits from a map lesson. English deals not only with literature and grammar but one must also acquire practical knowledge. Here we see pupils in an English class learning the proper method of intro- ducing one another by actual demonstration. Twenty-eight

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l e:i6l'l'l6L erri ln high schools everywhere today, the sewing department offers courses that enable girls to know how to cut from a pattern, how to fit clothes, how to wear clothes neatly, how tobudget cloth- ing expense, and the fundamentals of color, good materials and their different textures. In our school this course is under the capable direction of Miss Barber and Miss Crowell. Advanced sewing students make their own clothes on a budget and therefore have a variety of clothes which they can add to their wardrobe. These three girls are cooperating in cutting out a pattern in a sewing class. Cooking is becoming popular with boys as well as girls . . . a friendly couple cooperating in learning the fundamentals of cooking. g,l'l'L6l y0 CAE 6 Each day we see many of our Vincent students acquiring first hand experience in preparing some of the basic dishes of a meal, as well as being informed about the managing of food budgets. The biggest thrill in cooking is to learn to change a number of ingredients into a delicious dish. In past years the cooking classes were for the girls only, but a few years ago a few brave boys ventured ing as a result of this, the course is now open to the boys as well as to the girls. These classes are conducted under the guidance of Miss Barber. Keaufg id .amd Education has come to mean mental and cult- ural attainment. An appreciation for art is a mark of culture in any person, but art as a craft is a gif not every one possesses. Those students who are fortunate enough to have this gift receive a diversi fied course in Vincent. It offers them an excellen opportunity for self-expression and appreciatio of beauty. In lunior High, under the direction of Mis Galinsky, students receive a background of varie art experiences, including representation, letter ing, design, color, and art appreciation. Thi year, as a special project to aid the Red Cross, the made Braille book covers for the blind. If student wish to continue the course in Senior High, the receive a broad and extensive training under th able guidance of Miss Pearce. A variety of project such as still life studies in charcoal and wate colors, and figure sketches bring out their creativ knowledge. This course is a step higher in cultura attainment. The Art Department renders innumerabl services to the school by supplying posters fo school activities. They create school spirit durin football season by the attractive work they put u for display in the classrooms. They aid th publicity committees of the Carnival and Music Comedy in alluring people to these affairs b their clever designs. They help to make scener for dramatic performances put on by the schoo The art work in the Spokesman is furnished by th art department. Thir