Walnut Hills High School - Remembrancer Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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e liouglits an eecls of, Greatly appreciated for their fascinating and factual presentation of social studies courses are Miss Elda Baechle, Mr. James Caldwell, Miss Margaret Dunphy, Mr. Raymond Farnham, Mr. Dean Giacornetti, Miss Dorothy Levensohn, Miss Helen Sanford, and Miss Margaret Schwenker, who comprise the history department. These 2730116 . EIYS Manis progress from the ages of which we have no written record until the present day is revealed in courses in ancient and medieval, modern, and world history as well as in American history and gov- ernment. Seventh- and eighth- grade social studies classes fur- nish a background in geography and history invaluable to students in their high school study. Open only to seniors is a course which consists of one semester each of economics and sociology. No stu- dent graduates without having at- tained a feeling of familiarity With the history of his own country and a fundamental knowledge of World events throughout the ages. teachers are responsible for the fact that each student's study of history and related subjects not only helps him to appreciate more fully his heritage as a citizen of the United States and of the World, but gives him a better understanding of the literature he reads and a wider interest in art, music, and foreign languages. LEFT: Miss Helen Sanford, Miss Dorothy Levensohn, Miss Margaret Schwenker, Miss Margaret Dunphy, and Mr. James Caldwell RIGHT: Mr. Dean Giacometti, Miss Elda Baechle, and Mr. Ray Farnham

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east of anguages Mrs. Marie-Louise Creelman, Mrs. Henrietta Ashbrook, and Miss Irene Steinau Mrs. Henriette Ashbrook, who has been the French teacher at Walnut Hills for many years, also sponsors the French Club along with her teaching of French I, II, III, and IV. She ex- plains that her aim is to teach the students how to read, write, and speak the modern languages as the natives do. Students read about the coun- Spanish, one of the most popular of thc elective subjects at Walnut Hills, is taught by Miss Irene Steinau and Mrs. Marie-Louise Creelman. This year Miss Steinau, who is teaching Spanish I and II, is also the adviser of the Y-Teens. In the first few years of Spanish the students learn grammar and read about the country. Mrs. Creel- man teaches Spanish II, III, and IV. The last two years of Spanish in- clude many Spanish stories. Al- though many students of these modern languages may never use them in the countries in which they originated, they will find that their studies have enabled them to un- derstand the cultures of Spain, France, and Germany more fully. Many pupils become so interested in modern languages that they con- tinue to study them after they have left Walnut Hills. try, the artists, and the poets. Advanced stu- dents read a variety of French novels which give them a working mastery of the language. Both Mrs. Ashbrook and Miss Norma Strate- meyer teach German I-IV. Knowledge of this language is important for students who wish to enter the scientific fields. 13

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lie Calcrllations of Clear easoning A T H E - , MATI C S Gy is valuable ,I B not 0 nl y , , R f o r t h e necessar y background it gives for many of the higher professions, but also for the ' excellent mental training and discipline it affords. At Walnut Hills both these aspects of the subject are thoroughly covered. Students owe this training to the mathematics department, headed by Miss Marie Becker and composed of Mr. J. Stanley Leeds, Miss Fannie Barnett, Mr. Howard Luedeke, Mr. Jacob Skilken, Mr. D. B. Carpenter, and Miss Ruth Hartlieb. In addition to their teaching duties, some of these instructors act as advisers to various extracurricular activities. Mr. Leeds is adviser to the Photography Club and the sophomore class, Mr. Luedeke, to the Sportscaster and athletics in gen- eral, and Mr. Carpenter, to the Junior Hi-Y. In the seventh and eighth grades, pupils learn the basic principles of mathmatics. In their freshman year they acquire the fundamentals of algebra. Sophomores learn plane geometry and the patterns of reasoning it requires. Jun- iors delve rnore deeply into algebra. Seniors are initiated into the mysteries of trigonometry and solid geometry and they continue their study of algebra. Those who complete the six year courses have an enviable foundation for many types of professional training. LEFT-SEATED: Mrs. Fannie Barnett and 1VIiss Ruth Hartlieb STANDING: Mr. Denzil B. Carpenter and Mr. Howard Luedeke RIGHT: Mr. Jacob Skilkin, Mr. Stanley Leeds, and Miss Marie Becker 15