Galion High School - Spy Yearbook (Galion, OH)

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A STUDENTS VIEWPUINT UF GALIUN HIGH SBHUUL Students entering Galion High School have the opportunity to procure a well- rounded education. A versatile program has been arranged to fit a variety of needs. Here we can prepare for college, Pursue an academic course, of learn a vocation. We are attending school to learn to live, to meet the problems that will con- front us in the future. We are building life foundations. An outstanding example of the training that can be received is the shop program. Boys who are interested, gain actual experience for earning a liv- ing in our city's industries. They take an English course taught to meet their needs and other subjects also adapted to them. Similar is the commercial field. When the students have studied general busi- ness training, bookkeeping, shorthand and typing, they can, as seniors, partici- pate in a cooperative system. Other sub- jects to help them are consumerys educa- tion, retail selling and business English. Upon graduation, each senior will have had three years of English and literature in some form. Emphasis is placed on such projects as letter writing and correct use of our language. School newspapers are published by the journalism classes. In speech, the proper delivery of ideas is practiced. Correct English is a social asset as well as being of use in business life. To each of us, whether interested ac- tively or as voters, our government is vital. Students of history can relate how this has been so since the beginning of time. In civics, history and problems of democracy, the long saga of time and problems are presented for our benefit. These subjects are a challenge for us to better the conditions under which we and our posterity must live. Latin and German give us insight into the ideas of other peoples. We learn the diverse methods by which our language came into being. A well-educated person should be able to convey thoughts in an- other language. To some students, science is interest- ing. It is best for everyone to know a little bit about our environment. Marvel- ous advancement in better living has been made in this field. General and senior science, biology, physics and chemistry are preliminary preparation for a life work. In architecture, science, carpentry, com- merce and surveying, to mention a few vocations, mathematics is essential. High school students may elect general mathe- matics, algebra, advanced algebra and plane and solid geometry. Supplementary to home training for girls is the possible four years of home economics covering nutrition, clothing, household management, care of children, and the girl in relation to her environ- ment. The trip to the art museum illustrates the development of appreciation for art taught to the boys and girls who have elected this subject. These people seek to understand the idea protrayed in a picture by some skilled artist. This gives a broader view on means of expression as well as personal enjoyment. The ap- preciation of beauty received can be util- ized in other ways in life, They have also learned to create beauty. There are few students who do not like music of some type. In our school we have an extraordinarily well developed music department composed of band, or- chestra, chorus and recently a dance band. The varying innovation of swing into the regular band and the special dance group meets the choice of those not interested in the more classical form. The radio has brought to us music when our organizations were unable to do so. On the Wednesday programs, we had semi-classics in addition to lighter numbers. Several times the '!Cavalcade of America was given as were literary discussions, skits, and similar entertain- ment. There is no doubt that each of us received some enjoyment during these periods. At least once a week we assembled in the auditorium for a program of music, round table discussion, debate, circus, lec- ture, plays, rallies, drama or some other entertainment. Then, before Easter and on other appropriate occasions we gather- ed for a period of worship. These assem- blies have developed us as no other phase of school life could. Under the classifi- cation of visual education we saw numer- ous movies throughout the year. The out- standing ones were the March of Time. We are interested in the present and fu- ture even more than the past. Few schools have this advantage as we do. Our High School is a friendly place where we learn many things, have much fun and improve our ability for living in our home, community and a great nation. I am proud to have Galion High School as my alma mater.

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FRESHMEN REPHESENT JUNIUH On September 9, 1940, the members of the freshmen class started on their journey through the last year of junior high school, taking the subjects which they believed would best fit into their future life. The studies that were newest to them were Latin, algebra, junior busi- ness training and journalism. The Junior High Mirror which was published five times by the journalism class was a line example of what can be done with a group of earnest and willing boys and girls. They were headed by Jean Cowl and Barbara Boyd, who were the co-editors, and Miss Elizabeth Line, an able sponsor. Three copies of this paper were printed and the remaining two mimeographed in the junior high office by the faithful Miss Cronenwett. This group should be congratulated on their splendid efforts. The class of '44 chose Mr. Robert Brown as their sponsor. Candidates were then nominated for the various class of- fices. A great campaign was waged. When the votes were counted on election day, the returns showed that Emery Shaffer had been elected president, Harold Hoff- man, vice president, Henry Stough, sec- retary, and Winona Lehman, treasurer. On March 28th and 29th the class sold refreshments at the elementary basket- ball tournament and after the game on the 29th, they sponsored a dance. HIGH The main social event of the year was the freshman class party, better known as the Prom which was held on May 16. It was a great success, with extensive decorations, good food and music and a very entertaining floor show. The final event in their freshman year was the commencement exercises held in the junior high auditorium on june 6th. The students taking part in this exercise were: James Angell, Clarence Crissinger, Joan Korb, Dana Harland, Billy Neff, Barbara Casey, Jeanne Ulmer and John jenkins, members of the brass ensemble who played the processional. The devo- tionals were led by Donald Shifiey. A vocal octette composed of Lorena Baylor, Rosemary Self, Marjorie Staub, Faithe Berry, Helen Allbright, Rosemary Kuen- zli, Gertrude Snyder and Jackie Kreiter accompanied by Eunice Hanlon sang a song. Talks were given by Jean Cowl, Emery Shaffer, Clare Cleland and Eunice Hanlon. A solovox solo was then played by Marjorie Wilson. The presentation of Booster Awards was made, followed by a vocal solo by Naomi Girton. Mr. Patter- son presented the class to Mr. Pickering after which Mr. Hill gave the promotion certiflcates to the freshmen The octette sang the Alma Mater, and the program closed by the singing of America by the audience. The recessional was played by the brass ensemble. james Angell, Robert Ashcroft, Fred Barr, Daniel Barrett. Paul Beaulieu. Carl Bercaw, Robert Caris, Claire Cleland, William Cook, Clarence Crissinger, Paul Cronenwett, Paul Davis. Elliot Deaton, Edmund Dougherty, Herbert Durtschi, Earl Dye, Robert Fabian, Ross Farnworth, George Foos, Robert Foos. Robert French, John Gehrisch, Robert Ginder, Adelbert Gubernath, Paul Haas, Dana Harland. Paul Harsh, Eugene Hayes, Harold Hoffman, Paul Hofmeister, junior Hurrcll, jerry james, Herbert jenkins, John Jenkins, Walter Karnes, Russell Lemons, William Mccalla. Salvadore Madrano, Earl Miller, Richard Miller, Robert Myers, Billy Neff, Gene Nigh, Hugh Place, Andrew Plack. Russell Prosser, Junior Pry, Robert Pugh, Daniel Ritchey, Carl Roderick, Floyd Ross. James Rymal, Lawrence Schreck, Robert Sebastian. Bill See, Emery Shaffer, Donald Shifley, Burnell Shumaker, Richard Sipes, Harvey Spraw, Robert Stoner, William Stoner, Henry Stough, Howard Stroup, Charles Treisch, James Tompkins. gaabert Tucker, Armando Tuscan, Gilbert Weithman, Robert einer. Helen Albright, Lorena Baylor. Carol Begley, Faithe Berry. Mar- garet Bloch. Barbara Boyd, Betty Bl-ecount, Carolyn Brooks, Kathlee Chubb, Cross. Martha Hocker Shirley Kreiter, n Brown. June Caris, Barbara Casey, Martha Cass, Eunice Dorothy Cook, jean Cowl. Isabel Cronenwett. Eileen Evelyn Deffenanll. Naomi Glnnn, Mary Ann Gledlilll, Graham, Mary Hall, Eunice Hanlon, Grace Heiser, Carol . Mary Hough, Bonnie Kelly, Shirley Kersh, Betty Kester, Knable, Joan Kerb, Catharine Koschnick, Jacqueline Virginia Kreps, Rosalind Kuenzli, Rosemary Kuenzli, Thelma Lamb, Winona Lehman, Marilyn Ness, Betty O'Connor, Constance Phillips, Betty Price. Naomi Prosser, Ruth Ricker, Jeanette Ridenour, Dorothy Rogers, Rosemary Seif, Gloria Selby, Eileen Miller, Betty Slieaffer, Ann Sickmillet, Kathryn Smith, Gertrude Snyder, Lucille Somerlot, Jeanette Sperry. Alice Spraw, Marjorie Staub, Marlene Sulser. Irene Sulser, Eileen Tracht, Virginia Tracht, Jeanne Ulmer, Patricia Ventrone, Mar- jorie Wilson, Alice Younce, Virginia West, Patricia Walker, Ruth Sanderson.

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O. E, HILL Superintendent ISABEL MONROE Secretary no Sup 'rintendfnt E. ll. PICKERING Principal MARY ANN CASEY Secretary to Principal ADMINISTRATION IS EIINTIIULLING UHGIINIZATIIIN Galion Schools have endeavored to ob- tain an outstanding democratic spirit in varied activities, and in quality of work. The State High School inspector especial- ly noted this and the cooperative admin- istration, as represented by the board of education, the superintendent, the prin- cipal and the students council. The or- ganization has credited much of its pro- gress in training for democracy to the fact that democracy can thrive only where it is permitted to be practiced. Defense courses, vocational education, music activities, training, nursing and in- terest clubs have been organized as a service to our community. These are in conjunction with an academic curricula which offers the needed requirements for college. Administration, primarily spealcing, is the controlling organization. Its respon- sibility is to offer to the citizens of Gal- ion and the vicinity the very best in edu- cation. This means the social develop- ments of school age children as well as the vocational and academic develop- ment, and has been referred to as avo- cational. Clubs, radio, visual education, music and home making, in addition to a factual curricula, are giving that train- ing necessary for a fuller life. The visiting teacher's program is a definite phase of the purported type of administration, Our visiting nurse has as- sumed numerous problematical cases of attendance and poor school work. Solu- tions are more permanent than by the forced attendance laws. Education is closely aligned with civic pride and interest. For this reason the appointment of advisory committees in many fields has helped affect school problem solutions. Active Parent-Teach- ers groups and others identified with the school organization have aided in deter- mining policies for our school.