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

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The science student unconsciously prepares himself for tomorrow's scientific world through the courses in Latrobe High School's classrooms and laboratories. The freshman's learning is general, a preparation for further study. As the biology student investigates thc physical anat- omy of the animal and the parts of a plant, he is acquiring a working knowledge of gardening, medicine, surgery and many more wide ranging fields. One phase of practical chemistry acquaints the student with carbohydrates and their import- ance in the fields of nursing. dietetics or house- keeping. As the physics student analyzes the parts of the automobile. he is learning to undrr- stand its mechanics and its working order. Aero-- nautics plays an important part in the futures of young Americans as it covers theories of fly- ing, navigation, maneuvers and the controls of a plane, all of which help to make today's youth prepared to accept the fast. moving world of to- morrow. STUDENTS INVESTIGATE SCIENCES Mr. H. W. Bitne shows other scienc faculty member: Miss Mary Alic Friedline, Mr. G. F Lee, Miss Virgini Daniels and Mis Catherine Netzlo supplies in th chemistry stock room. Dissection and slide mounts provide interesting in- Static machine attracts senior physic students to dividual projects in biology class .... General science a little personal experimentation .... Flight plans and students study the principles of electricity in a class weather charts help aeroriautic students appreciate the demonstration, manifold problems of flying. till

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HONIEMAKING OFFERS OFKIGINALITY Related art students learn their own handiwork can beautify the home .... Prom outfits develop under the skilled fingers of girls from sewing classes. A glimpse into the homemaking clepartmenl reveals a multitude of fascinating activities. The cottage, a home with modern furnishings, pro- vides the proper atmosphere to arouse the imer- est of the average girl in daily household tasks. Under the supervision of Miss Emily Vos- liurgh, senior girls learn the fundamentals ol' housekeeping through the integrated course. Each girl is given the opportunity to apply what she has learned by serving meals once a week to faculty members and seniors. This program, not only provides actual experience in preparing and serving meals but also makes etiquette routine. The related arts class with Mrs. Katherine Stumbaugh as instructor, practices interesting handicrafts such as weaving' and hooking rugs. painting trays and chip-carving book-ends. Stud- ents in the entire department learn how to maln- attractive dresses under the direction of Mrs. Marcella Gibson. These girls not only sew cloth- ing and drapes but also find time to roll bandages for the Red Cross. Members cf a foods class watch the deinonstration of-mixing biscuits .... Homemakers relax in the cottage living room at an informal tea. Hornemaking teachers, Mrs. Katherine Stum- hauqh, Miss Emily Vosburgh and Mrs. Marcella Gibson, inspect the cottage kitchen.