Frankfurt American High School - Focus Yearbook (Frankfurt, Germany)

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,,,mwn-www New , ,W,..U,g,ii,,aefv ,,,,,.Ma J, g , MW ' e ' .4 .J qw Vvwzadluoldon Action--the outstanding characteristic of the 20th century--caught Frankfurt High School in its wake and whirled it through a year of eye- opening reforms accompanied by the bubbling exuberance of a larger- than-ever student body. Key Club members started the year off on the right foot by smilingly directing traffic to minimize the first day con- fusion ftop lefty. During the first week the new administration, inspired by Mr. Moore Qtop centery, gained the whole-hearted support of the students by encouraging their desire for self-government. The mature attitude shown by the student body enabled the administration to reduce the number of activities and place more emphasis on scholarship. The next major step was the adoption of a new constitution ftop rightj which provided for a more democratic student government by allowing increased representation. Elections and activities burst upon the scene immediately with many new ideas. Among them were sports events fsecond rightj, highlighted by the creation of a wrestling teamg sales campaigns, expecially by the Sophomore Class, fthird rightig plays, with the senior class holding theirs in the round flower rightyg assemblies, dances, including the Winter Ball given for the first time by the Sophomore Class flower centerj and a Leadership Conference Qlower lefty which enabled the officers of clubs and activities to discuss leadership policies and organize the school activities. I ,

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If, while wandering through the halls some day after school, one happens to pass Room 176,the boom of a jolly Dutchman's voice will halt one in mid-stride. , , , by the Way, the only way to learn a languageg you must memorize your vocabulary! . . . lectures the reprimanding voice of Herr Arnold Hemmann, former native of Rotterdam, who has presided over French and German classes at Frankfurt High for thirteen years. Sternly he chids one of the students constantly present in front of his desk after school hours, but the smile playing around his lips belies the harshness of the command. This temperamental patriarch has inspired his students with his individuality and Won their hearts with his fluctuating moods, from its stern Ruhe!, when he is busy, to his cool jokes auf Deutsch, with his ever present coke bottle, or with his water pistol for nodding heads. A class with Herr Hemmann is always an experience, for learning is left to the individual and one never knows what to expect next. To you, Herr Hemmann, for the atmosphere of action and good-will thatyoucreate,we dedicate the 1962 Frankfurt Focus. 4 l

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MW DR. WILLIAM J. BOLT DR, JOHN L. STEELE HERMAN D. SEARCH Deputy Director of Director of Education Superintendent: District Education NO. I LT. COL. ERNEST C. CLARK DEQ Schmid Twenty-one DEG High Schools, spread throughout Germany, France, Italy, and Ethiopia, maintain a high level of education for dependents of the overseas command. Each school has been accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Often working under adverse conditions, such as overcrowding, lack of funds, materials, and teachers, and the transportation of students from outlying areas, the U.S, Army Dependents Education Group, working from its headquarters in Karlsruhe, coordinates the operation of the school in seven districts. The dependent school program was established on May 4, 1946, with a total enrollment of 3,087. This figure has increased 20 times in the past fifteen years and now stands se, vl. e,ii,e Lk .,,, ',' I .ky kk ,F ,V.k 3 , g in . 1 i - 1 an w . , l Ji, Q S , Q, W if if k ykkk ,753 4, BZ x f X Q A T 5 , X I2 X Ex r X 'fn 5 A R x S if K sf ws gg A A if AA 7 'J Q x in gf his , as O L5 3 iw.. i . - Inf. . AA S- ' -A GEN. IRVIN L. ALLEN Commanding Generalg chief of staff Liaison at approximately 6l,000, Such a large operation needs the NACOM Officer guidance of capable officials, such as: Director of Education, Dr. John L, Steelg Deputy Director of Education, William J. Bolt, Chief of Staff Liaison Officer, Lt. Col. Ernest C, Clark, Superintendent of District One, Herman D. Searchg Commanding Officer of Northern Area Command, Brig. Gen. Irvin L, Allen, Commanding Officer of Frankfurt Post, Col, Ellis D, Blake, and School Officer, Captain Edward F. O'Hara, rp Asmara Heidelberg Orleans p pp. Augsburg Kaiserslautern Paris S' Bad Kreuznach Karlsruhe Poitiers - - Baumholde r Livorno Stuttgart MW Berlin Mannheim Verdun A Bremerhaven Munich Vicenza Frankfurt Ntlrnberg Wtlrzburg . ,VV.,,p A COL. ELLIS D, BLAKE CAPT. EDWARD O'HARA Commanding Officer, School Officer F rankfurt Post