Beachwood High School - Oculus Yearbook (Beachwood, OH)

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| | | Provides Exercise and Fun MARILYN OWEN, B.S.; Davis and Elkins College, Springfield College; Phys. Ed.; Girls' Leaders. physical fitness tests were administered at the beginning of the year by Mr. James Schrock to determine the comparative ath- letic achievement of Beachwood boys. A rigorous schedule of gymnastics, wres- tling, and tumbling, as well as the conven- tional team sports, resulted in substantial improvement in their test results. With the spirited approval of the well- versed upperclassmen, Health Education was taught this year exclusively to the sophomores. This course, held once a week, was based on mental and physical hygiene, and placed an emphasis on the physiological, social, and emotional as- pects, as well as first aid and body care. 'Charge.! tenacity. Young gymnast demonstrates agility. 29

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Physical Education JAMES SCHROCK, B.S., M.Ed.; Kent State U.; Phys. Ed., Health; Football J.V. Coach. Although physical education at Beachwood did not include the fifty-mile hikes advoca- ted by President Kennedy, the program nevertheless was vigorous. In spite of themselves both sexes benefitted by forty minutes of exercise twice a week. Miss Marilyn Owen instituted a unique phenomenon in girls' physical education. With diminishing protest, unaccustomed females donned traditional gym suits and participated. The hardier extended their skills by taking part in intramurals after school. Separated only by a collapsible wall, boys took gym at the same time as their feminine counterparts. Standardized | ae Herculean prowess gained in physical education. Jump ball: get it. Get it. Young gymnast demonstrat 28

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AGNES DIETZ, A.B., M.S.L.S.; Notre Dame, Western Reserve U.; Librarian. MARGARET KESSLER, A.B,, B.S.L.S.; Wittenberg U., Western Reserve U.; Librarian. Miss Cecile Dye, Mrs. Edna Schroeder, and Mrs. Grace Horwitz pause a moment to pose for our cameras, Is it blue or purple that is due today? ponders Our Staff The teacher in the little red school- house had to stoke the fires, clean the building, and comfort and care for ill students. Today, however, these jobs and many others are handled by a large and competent staff. Mrs. Evadna Kinney, Miss Cecile Dye, and Mrs. Grace Horwitz perform the enormous amount of clerical work which even a small school produces. Taking care of appointments and the detailed records in the guidance office are Mrs. Edna Schroder and Mrs. Ger- trude Dick. Cheerful and patient Mrs. Kinney.