Eastern High School - Echo Yearbook (Baltimore, MD)

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Commercial students at work in thc typing class. usinasa .gducafion The business education department is the largest depart- ment at Eastern. Under the able leadership of Mr. Maurice Schreiber, the department has the enormous task of pre- paring hundreds of girls each year to successfully face the commercial world. Typing, shorthand, and bookkeeping are all vital parts of the complete curriculum offered by this department, Music floats through the corridors as the industrious commercial classes type to the rhythm of selected records. This trains the typist to become a fast and accurate Worker. All is not work, however, for guest speakers from well- known business firms are frequent visitors to the classes. Representing all types of businesses, these people answer all questions which the girls may have pertaining to the world of business. Through a demonstration sponsored by the Telephone Company, girls are given an opportunity to record their own voices. This is also a generous division. Complying with the many requests for mimeographing and typing, the members of the business education department are always Willing and able to lend their assistance. The publishing of the daily bulletin, so essential for communication throughout the school, is just one of the many services performed by this department. Always abreast of the times, the business education de- partment moves constantly forward. Standing from left to right are Miss Plott, Mrs. Sommers, Miss Wood, Miss Knorr, Mrs. Carroll, Mrs. Colbert, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Rudulph, Mr. Schreiber. Sitting are Mrs. Beckman, Mrs. Walton, Miss Dawson, Mrs. Kromonas, Mrs, Williams, Miss Carroll, Miss Snow, Mrs. DeHaven.

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Anne Swanson and Nancy Sartwell demonstrate to their French class the correct usage of pronouns. The Latin Department, under the chairmanship of Miss Lawton, and the Modern Language Department, headed by Dr. Dorsey, strive to cultivate interest and understand- ing in other cultures and civilizations through the use of foreign languages. There is great reward for excellence in these depart- ments. The students of French take part in several con- tests, among which is a national contest consisting of both oral and written examinations. In addition to this, the most outstanding French student in the senior class is awarded a medal of honor at her graduation. One of the highlights of the year is the St. Catherines Day festival to which all French students, past, present, and future, are invited. just as in France, all must wear decorative and clever hats to this traditional celebration. The owner of the most ingenious hat is awarded a prize. The Spanish students are also an active group. A medal of recognition, similar to that given to the most worthy French student, is given to the best student of Spanish in the senior year. The German student receives the Julius Hoffman Memorial Prize which is also awarded at graduation. Latin is a popular language at Eastern. The industrious students of this language may often be found at the Walters Art Gallery absorbing knowledge of the culture and heritage of the ancient Romans. Some of the activities of the Language Departments have become traditions at Eastern. The singing of the Christmas carols in varied languages is one of the most beautiful of those traditions and one which is enjoyed by all. Fast be- coming a tradition is the annual presentation of a play in one of the foreign languages. These plays, which are ed- ucational as well as enjoyable, are usually based on a simple or familiar tale. Through the study of foreign languages, one usually ac- quires a more thorough understanding of the structure of her own language and Hnds herself better able to write creatively and effectively. This, together with the increase in cultural interest, makes the study of a foreign language very important. 0155512 alzguagea Mr. Maidenek, Mr. Harter, Miss James, Dr. Dorsey, and Miss Qarey adnrire a straw figurine from Mexico. The trophy on the table was awarded to Eastern in recognition of its fine lan- guage department.

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Round those tones girls. A General music class prepares for a coming assembly. uaia The music department plays an active part in the life at Eastern High School. Under the leadership of Mrs. Lucille T. Masson, this department has as its goal, the develop- ment in each member of the student body an understand- ing and an appreciation of music. Each girl is required to take at least one period of general music. In learning the music for the assembly of the following Week, the students acquire experience in multiple-part singing. They are also made aware of op- portunities to increase their enjoyment of music, such as the various radio and television performances, and the an- nual series of concerts available to students at a reduced rate. In the sophomore year, a student may take live periods of music. These music minor students may choose between instrumental and vocal music, including theory and the study of some of the more familiar operas. The music major classes, which are composed of juniors and seniors, carry on much the same program on a higher level. Eastern's music Department. Standing: Mr. Gerald Eyth, and Mrs. Helena John. Sitting: Mrs. Anne Codd, Mrs. Lucille Masson. Dsflamfmsnf The music curriculum program, which is offered only at Eastern High School and Douglass High School, is open only to those pupils who have proven themselves serious and talented students of music. Their ten periods per week of study are divided musical theory, ear training, harmony, keyboard harmony, music literature, and creative writing. This course was developed in order to permit those musi- cally inclined to complete their academic educations while continuing the study of music. The orchestra, which provides music for all of our as- semblies as well as for many outside functions, is composed of students from all of the preceding categories. In addition, there are three extra-curricular vocal groups. The Glee Club, the Choir, and the Chorus each rehearse several times a week in preparation for the annual Balti- more City College-Eastern High School Christmas Concert, the Spring Music Festival, and several intervening events. In these ways, the music department accomplishes its task and increases the cultural background of its students. The Eastern High School Orchestra.