East Leyden High School - Eagle Yearbook (Franklin Park, IL)

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The School life at Leyden, one of continuous activity guided by Mr. Deal, is represented by these pictures. The social hour is a bi-monthly student enjoyment. An enthusiastic group of biology students delve into the mysteries of plant and animal life. Two energetic band members make use of the new practice rooms. A group of geometry students eagerly work toward a solution of Euclid’s baffling theorems while Miss Miller sells supplies to further school work. The engineer’s staff of Leyden enjoys a brief rest in its work of keeping the school in excellent condition. The lawyers of tomorrow get a touch of law in a civics court trial. Freshmen Latin students work on a bulletin board project. Soup is served by Miss Lowe at lunch hour. Three students partake of a refreshing drink of cool water between bells. A group of late-comers explains to Miss Dee to obtain admittance to class. Leyden’s frosh design chic dresses for school wear. Leyden’s students visit the library to obtain information for class work. A class of typists work diligently in an effort to become efficient stenographers. The tunnel provides shelter for students during bad weather”. It’s the cast of the junior play, Oh! Professor”, after their brilliant performance. A group of physicists try out the laws of tension. The hustling staff of the Leydenite issues an edition of the school paper with Miss Benallack supervising. The cooking class of Leyden mixes the ingredients to prepare a delicious luncheon for the students. Some of Leyden’s scholars pass through the halls on their way to class. A group of student economists explain the economic status of the nation’s business. Leyden’s senior class works diligently to bolster their grades before graduation. The lunch hour gives the students an opportunity to eat their noon meal. The senior English class digs into the literature of past centuries to obtain a better knowledge of the language and appreciate it more thoroughly. The mechanical drawing students get a conception of engineering through their drawing assignments. The senior class presents Three Wise Fools” as a bit of entertainment. ■ LIFE AT LEYDEN dance given for