Greater Latrobe High School - Latrobean Yearbook (Latrobe, PA)

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he old oaken buck- takes all the atten- as Mr. Stllmballgh Norma Green pre- for an experiment. ter known as Coach, as he finishes a discussion on the value of teamwork. With a whoop he grabs his headgear and hurries out to the gridiron where Mr. Rizzo, the coach's assistant, shows him how to prevent a charging linesman from breaking through. On another sec- tion cf the field Coach runs the backs through their paces. Here develops not only a good athlete but also a good sportsman. Physical education and health classes conducted by Miss Donnelly With the aid of Hel'- and Mr. Snyder cite the important char- acteristics of leadership and resource- lulness. Standing beside the parallel Dll1'S, lvlr. Snyder carefully helps a be- glnner master the technique of a for- ward roll. Later he shows a gymnast- how to perform a side vault on the horse. lll the girls' gym classes Miss Donnelly lllllSY.l'2it6S the fine points of correct pos- turc. After exercising, the girls play an ilL'LlVC game of basketball, enjoying a perloll or fun and relaxation. AS wlde-eyed freshman watch a con- tainers sldes cave in and twist out of shape, Miss Netzlot explains that the Clltlllllg Ol boiled water inside has created a vacuum. Seeing an expression of amazement on a students face, she re- peats her explanation so he too may un- derstand. The chemistry student takes his place at the laboratory desk to per- rorm an experiment. Here he develops the habits of carefulness and correct procedure through Mr. Wiegman's help- lul assistance. Emphasizing the import- ance of good health, Miss Daniels dis- cusses a unit concerning the relation of bacteria and contagious di s e a s e s. Through the use of a microscope she helps students to distinguish between the various forms of these minute one-celled plants. Meanwhile, Mr. Stumbaugh unfolds the mysteries of science to a group of freshmen. Perched on the edge of their chairs, they watch a dra- matic demonstration of the properties fof oxygen that holds their attention until the final bell. Senior science students puzzle over knotty physics problems until Mr. Rummel approaches them in his round of the classroom. He points out an error in calculation here-- Joanne Metz decides mina Pol-embka, Miss Eyes pop and mouths that Miss Netzlof must Daniels straightens books open while Mr. Wiegman have hydrogen in the bot- in the library shelves. performs an experiment. tle. Listening intently, Ralph Lashinsky hears Mr. Rummel explain the principle illustrated by an ice-covered pond.

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i IDEALS These Are Purpose CREATORS High in a lonely studio a sculptor molds from his clay and mortar a life- less figure, destined to serve no other purpose than to ornament a bare corner. Fame bears this artist up in her arms, but sculptors of human characters go un- sung, except in the hearts of their crea- t.ions. Each year a new group of fresh- men pours into the school, replenishing the supply of raw material. With com- plete assurance and a broad background of experience, the faculty begins to shape each individual into a character-a trib- ute to humanity. Stressing the fact that one thinks on the basis of what he knows, Mr. Beatty broadens the student's background by discussing the problems of the home and other institutions. Through notebook 10 ui People work he develops in the student the habit of exactness and thoroughness. Intently students listen to Mr. Hoerr as he con- trasts the Greek city states and Imperial Persia. In answer to a question about the Persian war he traces the route of the battle of Salamis and shows the sig- nificance of the Greek victory. The study of world history sheds a new light on the Europe and Asia of today. For a better understanding of recent events, Mr. Rise unfolds the story of American development. Having completed a dis- cussion of element two, he emphasizes the effects of the Dred Scott decision upon the Civil War and consequently, up- on the modern United States. Sliding into his football clothes, the grid candidate listens to Mr. Wild, bet-

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LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Ringrose and Rudy Melichar prac- tice for an orchestral program. . .L.A:L.D as Miss Whiting helps Charles Baker with a difficult proposition . . . Miss Quick clocks Helen Sofranko in a three minute speed test . . . Under the direction of Mr. McDougall, Martha Banks learns to make change quickly . . . Miss Hamilton and Leo Chapla explore the realm of higher mathematics. , . . You push the little knob down as Mr. Stover dem- onstrates an office practice machine to Clara Bridge and Stephen Marto .,.. Be careful of your p's and q's, cautions Miss Shallenberger . . . Mr. Gaudino seems to approve of Joe Mattockls bookkeeping work . . , Short- hand students swiftly take down Miss GarIow's dicta- tion. fa wrong formula there-and another student masters the principles of electric energy. When Mr. Gaudino has finished cor- recting a student's bookkeeping entries, he shows him how to journalize and post them correctly. So tnat each may understand t.he problems clearly, he ex- plains new phases OI bookkeeping pro- cedure through illustrations on the blackboard. Time and again Miss Gar- low bends over to correct the position of a typing students hand. Uonstant attention to details enables each to de- velop in speed and accuracy, while or- iginal contests bring a variety to the classroom that spurs on the most back- ward typist. Faster and faster come the words as Miss Quick speeds up dictation to her shorthand class as the year ad- vances. From the group come accurate, rapid stenographers ready to whirl through the longest session of dictation. Mr. Stover adds the finishing touches to the office worker of t.omorrow. Post-1 ing machines rumble, duplicators whirr, and typewriters rattle as seniors de- velop speed and accuracy in the opera- tion of the mechanical equipment to be found in the modern office. While one student acts as clerk and another as the customer, Mr. McDougall stands be- side the cash register pointing out the errors in approach and procedure, so that each may have the opportunity to develop his personality and test his fit- ness for a position in the world of com- merce. Miss Shallenberger's critical eve discovers poorly shaped letter in a writ- ing exercise and back goes the student to practice until his letter forma- tion is neat and legible. In spelling he must be just as careful t.o eradicate his demon to secure her approval. Abstract problems in geometry bring furrows to the brows of upper classmen until Miss Whiting stops the discussion to explain the troublesome question. Here the student learns not only the principles and properties of plane fig- ures but the art of sound reasoning as well. In his earlier experiences with the mysteries of mathematics in Miss Hamilton's classes, he also learned to l Busy Ai Their Daily Work