Boyertown High School - Bear Yearbook (Boyertown, PA)

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! 1 1 GEOMETRY CLASS SOLVES PROBLEMS AT THE MR. GILBERT EXPOUNDS HIS THEORIES TO A BLACKBOARD. TWELFTH GRADE HISTORY CLASS. TOUR OF SCHOOL f0ffHffH1ff'fU We were told how the first half hour was to be a club period. We went to hear the band, under the leadership of Mr. Dorwin, play several stirring marches. This year, for the first time, the band and orchestra rehearse during school time. Previously, Bob said, the musicians came to school before morning sessions for practice. At the sound of the bell for change in classes we went out of the auditorium, where the re- hearsal was held, and upstairs for a tour of the second floor. We looked in on the girls' sew- ing classes and commented on the unique styles of the dresses the girls were making. We glanced into the first year Latin class, but Bob, a Latin stu- dent himself, exclaimed, Moneo vos-don't enter. lt seemed that he had forgotten to hand in a report and he didn't care to face the teacher. We stayed with Miss Shaner's English class for a little while. The class was reading A Tale of Two Cities and Miss Shaner's explanations on Dickens' style and subject matter held our in- terest, but due to the short time at our disposal we went on. For a few minutes each, We lis- tened to an informal discussion on the causes of World War I in Miss Hoch's history class, then to an art class across the hall where the future Rembrandts were be- ing trained, and linally to Mrs. Reary's speech class. We re- mained in the speech class for the rest of the period. We listened with interest to the talks given by the students and to the help- ful, constructive criticism offeree by the teacher. At the end of the period we walked to the third floor. We first encountered Miss Schmeelk's room. Bob told us that she is one of the new teachers and has a heavy schedule. She instructs the German, Spanish and English classes. As extra-curricuar ac- tivities she acts as sponsor to thc German and Spanish clubs, ano as if that were not enough, she and It was with much interest that we works with the Tri-Hi-Y BEAR, the yearbook. Qi n MR. YODER'S STUDENTS KEEP THEIR HEADS THE INTEREST OF THE 9-3 CLASS IS HELD BY BURIED IN THEIR BOOKS. MR. I-IARTMAN'S EXPERIMENT WITH INDUCED CURRENTS. 24

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MISS SHANER WATCHES WHILE RICHARD NAGLE SPANISH CLASS IS ON LOCATION. EXPLAINS HIS DRAWING. luide, whom we were call- i ng Bob by this time, was villing to show us the loom with its group of lsongbirdsf' as he dis- lainfully called them. We lid not care to disturb he singing and went into he shop. Mr. Graeif, the indus- .rial arts instructor, was busily teaching a group mf lads how to use their nechanical drawing in- struments. From other parts of the room came Lhe anvil sounds of the netal workers, the saw- ing and hammering of the carpentry depart- ment, and the smell of cedar be- ing turned on a lathe-all evi- dences of the work that was being done by young craftsmen. From the sounds of men and machines we turned to shrill trills of laughter in one of the :ooking classes. The girls offered us a sample of their culinary art, which on that day was ginger- Dread and very tasty. Bob wasn't so anxious to leave that class, for he had almost forgotten us for a few minutes. We left, how- ever, and went up the hall into the gymnasium. We questioned our pleasant, young guide as to the other rooms on the first floor. He told us that the 'tsquirmersn CB.H.S. LOUIS GRESH GIVES A REPORT TO SOME SPEECH STUDENTS. slang for eighth grade studentsj were engrossed in an examina- tion. We entered the dressing room and then up the steps to the gym floor. When we were going up the stairs, an avalanche of boys came charging down the steps. We braved the onslaught and reached the floor. The physical education teacher was a pleasant chap named German. He pointed out the various pieces of equip- ment. We were discussing the Commando course when the bell rang for noon dismissal. Bob was most anxious for his meal, and with haste-he explained the necessity for speed-we made our way to the cafeteria. We would have been given the privilege of go- ing behind the cafeteria bar and getting our meal immediately, but we wanted to be with the pupils. We stood in line, and finally with our sil- verware, tray, and tum- bler we reached the counter. Hamburgers were a specialty that day, and Dave and I both bought some. I added a toasted cheese sandwich and a dish of baked beans. l Imoved down the counter where I bought a cup of pudding. Not a well-balanced meal, Mrs. Christman jokingly informed me. Dave returned with some jovial rib about an unbalanced fellow. We were amazed at the low cost and the excellent quality of the food. Bob stated that the cafeteria was run on a non-profit basis. After lunch we were shown the library. Bob read one of the newspapers while Dave and I browsed through the well se- lected collection of books. Only a few people were in the library and silence reigned. We spent approximately thirty minutes there when afternoon sessions were proclaimed by the bell. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 23

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PROMENADE BETVVEEN CLASSES AND AN EXAMPLE OF THE MUCH DISPUTED USLACK QUESTION. looked forward to meeting this hard working young woman. We were invited into the room and spent an enjoyable bit of time conversing with the teacher and listening to the students re- cite their lessons. Bearing the rapidly dwindling time element in mind, we thanked our congenial hostess and left her class. We walked down the hall and talked with Mr. Steinmuller in his guidance counsellor's office. He was busy but he good natur- edly explained his work to us. He teaches all the higher mathe- matics classes in the school, is dean of boys, and guidance coun- sellor. He was marking some algebra papers when we came. While we were talking, Mr. Stein- muller excused himself and opened the window to let some air into his hot box, which is what he calls his tiny office. We left this room and inter- rupted a commercial law class with Mr. Yoder as instructor. He has been teaching for many years and has valuable experi- ence to pass on to his students. We were fascinated by his extra- ordinary method of combining wit and common sense with his subject matter. We then went to the chemistry laboratory where Mr. Fleming was working with an eager group of future scientists. We watched with much interest but little un- derstanding the experiments per- formed. Just as the last piece of apparatus was put away, the bell announcing the cessation of ses- sions, Bob's tricky expression, rang. We were disappointed at not seeing all classrooms in action but after school we looked into the rest of the rooms. We went to Mr. Swinehart's office and thanked him for the privilege we had so greatly en- joyed and profited by. We of- fered our thanks to Bob and invited him to have a sundae at the nearest soda fountain. Thus passing through the same doors as we had entered, we contemplated on the value of our little tour. Seeing the young folk of this section at work and play had strengthened our belief in the world of tomorrow. As long as education is provided, the doors of our schools will release a passing parade of upright and stalwart citizens. 12-2 ENGLISH CLASS STUDIES A CLASSIC UNDER MR. FLEMING HAS THE 10-2 CLASS VIEW THE MISS HEINS' GUIDANCE. MICROSCOPIC WORLD.