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

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-y T'- ii--T' - Y Lay F0 LENGEH IDI FPflfHDflnlfsTf9.3fupafions INDUSTRY lVIr. F. C. Bert Mr. Frederick Halsall Mr. H. G. Knler Mr. Roy Lambert 5 i 4 f Us gigs Mr. J. F. Shay Mr. C. H. Thompson f Ap. ' - - 'Preparing for industry keynotes the attitude of both students and teachers in the industrial and science departments of Latrobe High School. At present, unlimited numbers of electricians, machinists, mechanics, chemists and engineers are needed, and therefore elementary training in all these fields is available to the students of Latrobe High School. When a freshman enters high school, he is required to take general science. As Miss Cath- erine Netzlof and Mr. George Lee perform an experiment, the student sits wide-eyed, 'eagerly visualizing his Work in the biology, chemistry and physics courses. Many of these freshmen scientists advance to biology and marvel at the world of microbes seen through the microscopes. Under the guidance of Miss Virginia Daniels. the young biologist sees for the first time the marvels of plant and animal life. In chemistry classes, students under the direction of Mr. Ralph D. Manon and Mr. J. C. Guild learn precision and accuracy in the per- forming of experiments during lab period. In the classroom, the budding chemist is not only taught the principles of chemistry, but also the practical application of the work in the world of industry. If he is enrolled in the trades course he has the opportunity of studying in an indus- l12l trial chemistry class that particularly develops his interests. After he has mastered the intricacies of chemistry, the science student moves on to the study of physics under Mr. S. G. Rummel's su- pervision, where he performs experiments during lab period as an adjunct to his regular class- Work. In the physics laboratory the student is taught to compile data, and draw conclusions from experiments performed. Under the super- vision of Mr. J. F. Shay, who is now employed at Wright Field, Dayton, Ohio, and Mr. F. A. Halsall, the mechanical drawing student is taught to draw scale-plans, so he might appreciate neat- ness, which is so essential in later life. This course is open to boys interested in engineering and to boys in the industrial course. The freshman in the trade-course gains his elementary training in the shops of the Fourth Ward school building under the guidance of Mr. C. H. Thompson. During this period of prelimin- ary instruction, the aspiring machinist or elec trician absorbs the principles of industrial train- ing, and the undecided student is given oppor- tunity to select the trade for which he is best Like all the high schocI's biology students, Sally Spory, Carl Mattioli, Janet Levay and Joseph Metil find the care of the aquarium a project that keeps them busy forpthe whole year.

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field of knowledge. Among other projects includ- ' ' ' s. Mr. H. D. Benford's stud- ed in Fiiday classe A ents carry on a bit of social life by learning how ' s eaker to a gather- to introduce propeily a guest tp ing at dinner. Miss Katherine Alcorn's profound interest in dramatics shines forth even in her English classes for frequently plays are read and report- ed on before the entire group. Tending to foster the sporting spirit of argument, Mr. M. E. Rizzo finds that assigning reports from magazines such as Our Times and Everyweek not only in- duces intelligent argument but also acquaints the trade boys with current events. Thus, through the elforts of the instructors in the English department to create something new and different, each student in the high school looks forward with mingled joy and fear to these Friday classes for he knows that here he may argue and discuss to his heart's content. Here he may help his fellow classmates by commenting on speech and appearance. Here he may express orig' ' ' f 'eely. 1nal thoughts and ldeas 1 L11 Attired in colorful costume of the 15th cen- Pe y Hall, Helen DeFlavio, tury Gene Nlurray, gg and Robert Yamber anxiously look on while Bob Reintgen as Bassanio opens the lead casket in the sophomore assembly play, The Merchant of Venice. Junior Industrial sttdents Cecil Greek and John Lattanzio prepare their projects developed in conjunction with the study of The Covered Wagon for display and explanation before the class.

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Good machinists are vital in the war effort. Latrobe High School aids in this national emergency by training boys to operate lathes and other industrial machines. fitted. After completing his apprenticeship in the Fourth Ward shops and the mechanical draw- ing classes, the industrial student has an oppor- tunity to study in the Wood, machine or electric shop for the remainder of his high school career. Here he is given specialized training in t.he elementary processes of his chosen profession. If the student chooses wood-Working he is given an opportunity to mature and become a capable Workman under the guidance and help of Mr. F. C. Bert. He launches his career as a Woodworker by first constructing small objects and finally performing large jobs. Among the articles made by woodworking students are skis, cedar chests and stands. The wood shop also offers practical experience in repair Work for it is here that broken school furniture goes for first-aid and rehabilitation. Mr. H. G. Knier instructs students who choose to work in the machine shop. With his help, the young machinist gains a practical knowl- edge in the operation of such machines lathes and grinders and prepares himself for his life's Robert Patton listens attentively while wood- shop boys, lined up outside the tool room win- dow, reqtest tools for their jobs. ambition of being a skilled master-machinist. If the student is interested in electricity, he may work in the electric shop under the supervision of Mr. R. W. Lambert Where intricacies of Wiring become common place problems and a routine job may include anything from rewinding an arma- ture to Wiring a house. .H -h -1- 1154- A r SCIENCE Miss Virginia Daniels lVIr. John C. Guild Mr. George F. Lee Nlr. Ralph D. Nlanon Miss Catherine Netzlof IVlr. S. G. Rummel