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

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Provides Mastery In The Art Of Self Expression in the minds of his doubtful freshmen. In an attempt to understand the natures of well-known personages in fiction, Miss Kathryn Alcornls students compare the feelings and happenings of these characters to their own lives. With her deep interest in dramatics. Miss Alcorn asks her students to act out many of the classics they read for the entire class. With a better understanding of fictitious characters, as well as them- selves, they prepare their autobiographies. Expressing yourself with pencil and paper proves to be Mr. H. D. Benford's way of implanting self-ew pression in his students. Original composition work also encourages clear thinking on the part of the in-- dividual. By reading the compositions aloud before- the class, students develop a critical point of view and have an opportunity to improve their themes. To practice oral speaking, as well as to further an under- standing of a democratic way of life, Miss lrene Mertz requires, during the year, that each student present a discussion on the contribution to posterity of some famous person. The question and answer periodlwhich follows endeavors to show participants the delight of studying in an informal atmosphere. Thus, through varied methods of teaching, in- structors in the English department give each student a chance at freedom in expression, in thinking and in studying, contrasted with the former 'tcat o-nfne-tails rule. They endeavor in every way to make education an activity shared equally hy student and teacher and not forced upon anyone. ENGLISH Miss Katherine Alcorn Mr. H. D. Benford Mr. M. C. Dovey Miss Mabel Lindner Miss Irene Mertz Miss Martha Osborne wi-W7 Mr. M. E. Rizzo Mr. William Yates O z . ee? 111 -Y .- .- N. 'Qi Broadcasters report the school new twice each week. Here Nancy Showalter tells listeners about ex- temp results, while Fred Lowen- stein. James Bowman, Louise Hans son and Donald Lewis await their turns at the mike, Angelo Tai- ani acts as sound effects man. A XX

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Jhv 'iv ' af.. ENGLISH . .. Four years of training in the English depart- ment helps students to master self-confidence and self- expression. Reading classic literature, participating in oral discussions and learning the essentials of gram- mar, they soon develop poise and logic. The composed senior enters Mr. M. C. Dovey's English class on Friday, with a true desire to express his opinions in an open forum discussion on present day occurrences. He is always ready with a construc- tive argument or quick rebuttal. For future use in life, members of Mr. Dovey's classes have in store an advanced vocabularly, since every day throughout the year he assigns them a new word to learn. Receiving training in modern as well as ancient poetry and plays, freshmen and sophomores in Miss Mabel Lindner's classes develop a deep appreciation of these fine arts. Original poetry may sound like a headache,', but these students have already adopted it as their favorite pastime as well as a regular assignment. Taking advantage of her-duty of presiding over the Extemporaneous Speaking Contest, Miss Martha Osborne gu.des her English students through a year highlighted by oral expression. This encourages in the individual the art of speaking, for deft. originality is necessary to hold attention and put over an idea. To his industrial boys, Mr. M. E. Rizzo teaches the essentials of getting on in the world through classic study. The Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie, besides describing for the boys a character who over- came all obstacles to succeed, provides for them many pleasant hours of book reading. For the purpose of teaching his students the me- chanics of punctuation and paragraph writing, Mr. William Yates finds interesting and famous para- graphs on which they may practice. Another of his duties is to instill the desire to learn self-expression IN THE ENGLISH CLASSROOM Top Frank Davis arranges his miniature stage, one of the projects growing out of the study of dramatic arts provided in public speaking classes. Top Center Junior English students examine some of the oriqinal ideas and designs appearing in the note- books of one literature unit. Bottom Center All forms of oral expression receive attention as sophomores analyze the subject for the extempo- raneous speaking contest at a round table discus- sion. Bottom Problems in written composition provide practice in setting down ideas clearly and concisely.

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ln the woodshop Lawrence Haines Neatness and precision develop on As Paul Ransel demonstrates arc exemplifies the growth of the indi- the drafting table as Richard Luttner welding is an important skill for the vidual craftsman as he smooths the prepares a tracing for the blueprint modern electrician. base of a candlestick. machine SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY-Develop Amid the buzz of machinery a boy in the wood shop intently works upon a heart-shaped jewelry box -another surveys some drawings he has just com- pleted-a student. in electric shop learns to wire house frames-a Workman from the machine shop puts the finishing touches to a basketball ring-and so every student in the industrial department develops skill that will enable him to become a better and more useful citizen. ln the wood shop the foreman for the week checks the machinery to see that it has been cleaned and is ii ., ' i iiiii ,g,: f'tW.,,. ids? X We 'Q 1 INDUSTRIAL ff S . z 1 ., 4 My k IVlr. F. C. Bert XJ -if - f Mr. Frederick l-lalsall ' it 1- - ' 1 Mr. H. G. Knier 3 5 ' Mr. W. C. Lambert ' if? . Mr. J. F. Shay L- Mr. C. H. Thompson l xxl . ff- B i Q S il 1 in order, while another has a pattern approved by Mr. F. C. Bert. Machine shop boys directed by Mr. H. G. Kn,er, cast, shape and form innumerable metal objects, developing an acquaintance with the tools of their trade. Some work upon equipment to be used in the school. while others make hunting knives, gears, lamps, and hammers. To secure a general background of woodwork, electricity, and sheet metal, beginning stu- dents takc an exploratory course from Mr. C. H. Thompson. Mr. R. W. Lambert not only aids electric shop boys in the complexities of wiring and the con- struction of motors, but also shows them how to put this information to practical use. Some pupils help read meters, othcrs fix switch boxes, while still others bring such appliances as electric irons and toasters from home to repair. The language of industry provides opportunities for the development of a student's reasoning power since language is the expression of thought. High school boys receive their first instructions in mechan- ical drawing from Mr. J. F. Shay. Both he and Mr. F. A. Halsall stress accuracy, neatness, and complete- ness, thus teaching dignity of labor and respect for the blue collar job. Observation! Criticism! Thoughtfulnessi Prac- ticabilityl These are the major aims of the science department. From the time a student enters Latrobe High School until graduation he must apply these four characteristics in gaining scientific knowledge. General science pupils learn why an object dis--