Eastern High School - Echo Yearbook (Baltimore, MD)

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Science Department 4 Mrs. Myers, Mrs. Fisher, Miss Lentz, Mr. Johnson, Miss MacHamer, Mrs. McDer- mott, Mrs. Stritehoff, Mr. Kirsch. The current emphasis on sci- ence in the space age makes it necessary for well-inforlned Easternites to understand the physical concepts of their age. Eastern's Science Department, headed by Miss Helen Lentz, strives to prepare each student, if not for a scientific career, at least for a general understand- ing of new developments in the world of science. This year, the Science Department has been expanded to include advanced chemistry and biology in addi- I s l tion to the regular courses of physics, physical science, biol- ogy, chemistry, and geography. From 'he eU lY h0Ul'S of The JUY, fhe Chem- Seated: Mrs. Hess, Miss Hudak, Miss Stritehoff. Standing: Mrs. White, Mrs. l5f Y lab feems with BUSY, YOURS SCi9I'1fiSfS Pickel, Miss Crocco, Mr. Weinstein, Mrs. Fallin. exploring the vast realms of the chemical world. 24

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Miss Theresa Reed and Miss Alice White In accordance with the new nation-wide emphasis on physical fitness, Easternis physical edu- cation department offers activities to meet each student's needs. Each girl's schedule includes two periods a week of various athletic games and exercises in the gymnasium. The department further offers a com- plete extra-curricular program of intramural and varsity athletics, as well as modern dance groupsg through participation in these ac- tivities, an Eastern girl may earn an athletic letter. The seven faculty members-including two new addi- tions, Miss Patty Fardette and Miss Jeanne LeHardy-work under the direction of Miss Alice White to make physical education enjoyable as well as beneficial. Physical Education Miss Evelyn Johnson y.. 4 Miss Patty Fardette and Miss Jeanne LeHardy Mrs. Loretta Bryant and Miss Katherine Spangler

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Miss Sellors, Miss Powers, Miss Burroughs, Miss Eichhorn. R Mrs. Collins, Mrs. Greif. Mrs. Spann 25 Counselors Eastern would not be com-y plete without the friendly, helpful relationship which exists between each 'Easters nite and her counselor. The six members of the Guidance, Department advise the stu- dents concerning any probing lems which are connected with their school life. These problems may range from, immediate ones, such as schedule arrangements, grades, and choice of sub? jects, to plans for the future -4, making college choices and applications, and job place- ments. An Eastern girl often may turn to her counselor, not only for technical advice, but also for understanding and encouragement. s Nurses And Secretaries In a school as larger asEaste ern, two groups especially vital to effective ,operations and management are the nurses and secretaries, Mrs, n Spann, Eastern7s ifullg nurse, works to maintain good health standards jwith the help of Mrs. Margaret Fabiszak, a part-time nurse, and Dr. Bond, who-,visits the school three times afweek. Mrs. Hilde Collinsand Mrs, Elva Greif, of Eastern's sec-Q retarial staff, are always ready to give cheerful assist? ance to faculty members students. As a result of their efforts, the officeis keptruni ning smoothly and efficiently,