Cleveland Heights High School - Caldron Yearbook (Cleveland Heights, OH)

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Lelah Stephens Mabel Mason Frances Liston M. E. Clifford Helena Tubaugh Edith Braselton Frank Thackaberry , A. P. Spencer Agnes Regan Edith B. Malin Edith Layer W. R. Winters Rita Verhulst Dina Rees Evans Lillian Bardarof Priscilla Tyler Marty Lipson slips the good word fo Illiss Tyler. ENGLISH DEPARTMENT HE largest department at Heights, with a staff of sixteen capable instructors, is the English Department headed by Miss Mason. Of all the studies at Heights, it is this field which offers the largest variety of courses. Aside from the regular six-semester course, News Writing, Journalism. Public Speaking, Modern Lit and Dramatics are offered for English credit. Completion of English I, II, 8 IH is essential for graduation and in the three remaining semesters, three other English credits are required, the courses, however, are elective. Sophomore English includes syntax, a study of some of the great works of literature, such as 'AThe House of the Seven Gables , and a study of oral expression. During the speech unit a round- up is held once a week, which is a gathering of the English classes in the Little Theatre to hear those speeches which have been selected as the best. At the end of CH English, a speech contest is held for excellence in the spoken word. Medals are pre- sented to the winners, one each to a boy and a girl. Junior and Senior English include a study of grammar, some classics such as Uldylls of the King and Burke's Speech On Conciliation , and a study of literature ranging from Beowulf and Chaucer to Kipling and Stevenson. It is evident that upon completion of the entire English course offered the student will have acquired a full, well-rounded knowledge of the subject.

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OFFICE AND LIBRARY Gertrude Kaufman Marian Scigman Mrs. C, R. Steinhoff E .nl s I K Mrs. D. S. Smith Iven Case Ruth Mingle Mrs. E. lj. Bennett EVER in the history of Heights has the office staff been so small in proportion to the amount of work to be accomplished. Miss Kauf- man, Mrs. Smith, and Miss Seigman were relieved considerably when Mrs. Steinhoff lent her assistance during the second semester. A great asset to the whole office has been Mrs. Sedory, Miss Whitsey's secretary. Everything, varying from answering telephone calls, and typing bulletins and PA. an- nouncements, to filing records and making out pro- gram cards has been completed successfully this year by a very eflicient oflice group. In the Library, Miss Mingle has been helping Miss Case with her usual numerous tasks. Besides, being indispensable to every Heights student in his quest of books or other vital material, they have made special reports for clubs and English class- rooms. In this way, they have enabled pupils to acquaint themselves with new books. The student body has found these two genial at every moment and they deserve much credit for their able assist- ance. Miss Kaufman lends an ear.

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Myron W. Randall Louise Magor Gwendolyn Edwards Ellsworth Prince Frank DuPras E. W. Burnham LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT S the years go by in Heights history the Lan- guage Department grows in size and impor- tance. As it has increased so has the desire of the students to further their knowledge in this field. In the last few years, Spanish has become such a popular Romance Language that it has become nec- essary to add a new teacher to those already teach- ing it. There is always a small but eager group of students carrying German. French is rapidly los- ing its place near the top, while Latin continues to be desired by those wishing to further their educa- tion at college. These are the four foreign lan- guages that make up this department. After several semesters of grammar have been completed in each foreign language, the students begin reading interesting stories and plays. In most classes, excepting Latin, it is required to speak the language at all opportunities. Idioms are stressed in their, importance for they are necessary in ob- taining a basic learning of the subject. The language teachers at Heights have tried to keep the students as well informed as possible on each language as it exists today. The war has brought many changes to the countries of Europe, and its language is only one of numerous things affected. The students have endeavored through- out the year to put out papers emphasizing current events but, with printing difficulties, have met with little success. It has been possible, however, to print several successful issues of the Hermes. P. Theodore Lorz Ruth E. Monnett Georgia Parry Catherine Manning Mabel S. Blanchard French or English-The Old, Old Question!