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

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Monty Nlontjar care'ully tends his Senior physics sttdents must be ac- retort as another chemistry experl- curate in the collection and analysis of ment developments. V their data. 1. Individual Skills places its nwn we-iglit in water or the principles nt' Niwtnirs law wt' u'1'ax'ity as Miss Catlierine Netzlut' :incl Mr. G, S. I-Zurxe patiently answer one question after zinwther. Mr. Burke, the first tlu-iilty me-mlmer to enter military training, relinquisherl his fluties tu Mr. J. ti. Thomas :lt the encl nt: the tirst seniestwr. Seeing: is believing sn althnugth he may lie 21 little clulainus at first, the treshmzxn is coiiviiiwrl when he sees slicles showing the Darts nt' 11 machine, A mmm' is plaeecl l:vfoi'e his Very ey.s where he rain see limi' it u'in'lts. l-Zefure lung the sturlent is zllile to Clearllx' explain the tiny nuitlvl to the rest of the class. liirilng-fy students explain the diti'c'i'em1e between parasites and szilnwipliytes in 21 daily quiz given lift' Miss Virginia Daniels. All thriiugh the course they tliscnver many intern-sting cletztils concerning the flora and fziunqi of the universe. In order tu hewme better acquainted with the everyclay things of lifee-heat. light, sound, electricity, zinrl mechanicsfseniors per- form two experiinents a week in Mr. S. G. Hummel's physivs vlziss. The kn0'.vleclg'e acquirerl isn't some- thing: stucliecl tuflny and frwgntteii tonwrrmv for it, is used all through life. To 1 ln eneral science freshmen D learn how to test fabrics and clothing. Outline: Attention to the most minute details develops as biologists microscopic technique. learn As chemists in Mr, R. D. Manun's classes experi- ment with zu-iris and pnwders producing numerous Stl'liIljY1'Ef nclnrs :incl colors, they learn that chemistry has some lmeziring on everything made, for example. Cluilllllxf anil nutnmohilvs, Students iuiclerstanfl and zippw-ig'iz1t,e why material things func-tiun and nperzitv :is they fin. X -ef C139 SCIENCE Miss Virginia Daniels lVIr. G. E. Burke Mr. R. D. lvlnnon Miss Catherine Netz- iof lVlr S G Rummel lVlr. J. S. Thomas 4.4

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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--

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etry. Whether it be problems of democracy or world history, plane geometry or farm .1-' x school student of today to prepare him for at becoming an active citizen in the democratic world of tomorrow. In Miss Jean Dibb's civic classes, fresh- it men studied local laws concerning individ- - ual problems. Every Thursday evening, students listened to Town Meeting of the Air, so they might conduct a forum discus- sion in class the following day. Several employment omce and the tax collector's AGRICULTURE Mr. J. B. Clinch Humes Moore explains the intri- cacies of a sphere to Edna Stemm- Ier during a period of solid geom- AGRICULTURE . . . SGCIA Provide Experiences Preparing accuracy and neatness, a mastery of the power of thinking--all come to the student enrolled in Miss Lyda Hamilton's advanced algebra classes. Geometry stresses accu- mechanics-the modern classroom provides 'V experiences and activities for the high T -. . 5 - Q racy and makes students more exacting in iq V their work. One of the requisites for matth- ematics is neatness, and after the young mathematician has adequately explained the proposition on the board and placed his pointer back in the chalk tray he is certain to have added ability to clarify his ideas to his other accomplishments. Supervised by Mr. Jack Clinch, mem- the original plans for landscaping the ter- membeys visited the hospital. city hall, un- . 6 bers of the agriculture class this year drew office to View the actual process of civic institutions. Among other things senior students in Mr. J. R. Beatty's problems of democracy classes conducted a thorough check on tax expenditures of citizens of La- trobe. This course explained the routes of the tax money when received from the townspeople. Both Mr. Herbert Hoerr, world history teacher, and Mr. G. D. Rise, American history teacher, helped their students weigh the merits of democracy as the epochs of history unfolded before them. Through extensive map sur- veys, world history students watched the progress of the present war. Newspaper clippings of present day problems provided a basis for class discussion, giving the citizen of tomorrow an insight into the problems he will have to meet, To those who want to develop topics and subjects that are vocational in character, of interest and use to students, and necessary for a better understanding of other business subjects, Miss Florence Breeton's commercial arithmetic class provides the center of interest. Here he develops the ability to make ordi- nary computations mentally rather than with the use of paper and pencil and masters many practicable short cuts in figuring. Habits of systematic proced- ure and neatness that will tend to carry over into everything the student does are formed in this class. Miss Mary Louise McBride's algebra 1 classes strive to attain skill in the computation of formulas and equations. This is also a preparatory course for chem- istry, physics, geometry and advanced algebra. lt dc- velops a favorable attitude toward mathematics as well as showing the necessity for mathematics in everyday life. A better understanding of arithmetic and high school mathematics, a realization of the importance of race surrounding the Home Making Cottage. This not only aided them in gardening work, but helped these same boys appreciate the opportunities afforded in their field for developing the beauties of nature. Twice a week the boys spent the afternoon in shop ,si Awww