Highland Park High School - Highlander Yearbook (Topeka, KS)

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Vocational Home Economics was a valuable part The Vocational teaching group taught students trades that of many girls of Highland Park High School. To pre- will be useful in later life, especially if they decide to follow pare them for their future responsibility in the home these occupations. Subjects such as vocational agriculture, me- and train them in the duties connected with homemak- chanical drawing and metal shop, industrial arts, and auto me- ing was the instruction given by Miss Donna Gies and chanics were taught by Francis Carpenter, Leon I.eGresley, Got Mrs Hazel Lindquist. don Sailors, and Merle Bodine. jacuag memderd gina! jme fo we Zu' Mardool fqcfuregi Developing attitudes conducive to good health through knowledge of the body and proper use of exercise was the major aim of the physical education department, under the direction of Miss Pat Wilkinson and Walter Diehl. Freshmen and sophomores found phys ed required at Highland Park, and additional work could have been taken by upperclass- men, who were designated senior leaders . For five periods Maxwell Sloop had charge of the Scotties in study hall. The first semester was quite an experience, with the cafeteria doubling as a place to study and no library accommodations. That all changed with the completion of the south unit. In the day of the high speed motor cars and highways, students realized the value of proper instruction and training in handling the modern automobile. Claude Reynolds was the instructor in drivers' training and had charge of making arrangements for the use of school vehicles on special trips. Teaching two classes in boys' foods and supervising thc school cafeteria was an every-day job for Mrs. Margaret Wiley. Considering the variety of foods offered and the appetizing ways in which they were prepared, the students found that 55C was a nominal amount for a hot lunch.

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2 A They work with numbers, signs, and symbols. ln the Probably in no other area in the world today has there been mathematics field the students study a variety of courses, so much change and new information as in the physical sciences. including consumers and general math, algebra, geometry, Modern mans world is more and more a world in which scien- trigonometry, and advanced algebra. Gathered around tific knowledge is required, Teaching in this field was Lyndon their coffee cups during the break are the math teachers, Herrman in physics and chemistry, and Mrs, Ellen Duncan and Bill Litchfield, Miss Jessie Nichol, Mrs. Pauline Matoush, Marvin Gilkeson in general science and biology. and Charles Crane. Oli rar? Maha .gcleaf .szffing for u5ine5J-gli e Mcfure The field of communication includes English, modern languages, developmental reading, and library methods. Several new classes were added to this field this year. French was added to the language curriculum, and develop- mental reading was added to the English field to help train students to communicate their thoughts and ideas more adequately and effficiently in this modern society. Instructors in the field of communication were Miss Hulda Hurtgen, Eugene DeGruson, Mrs. Alice Walters, Har- old Balcer, Mrs. Virginia Cleland, Mrs. Louise Rohler, Miss Ann Nash, Miss Betty Lee Baskett, and Harold Downing. In addition to teaching English, Mr. DeGruson taught dramatics and speech, Mrs. Rohler was librarian, Miss Nash had modern languages, and Mr. Downing supervised in developments reading and guidance work. 'Qi-

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Helping in the kitchen were Mrs. Bradford, Mrs. Snell, Mrs. Murry, Mrs. Kreipe, Mrs. Kahle, and Mrs. Tunis. Ifjariefy of 361545 .fdre Qrforme Ly Cufifoaban, gakferia IfflAzrLer.5 The custodians and cafeteria ladies hold an important place in the running of school activitiesg their duties in- clude much more than meets the students eye. Continuallv sweeping the halls and rooms, dusting furniture, picking up litter throughout the school make a long day's work for the friendly and efficient custodian staff. No other group in school contributed more to the well- being and agreeableness of the students and faculty than did the cafeteria helpers. Under the supervision of Mrs, Wiley and with student help, these ladies prepared and served tasty and wholesome lunches that-fit one's pocket- book as well as his appetite. Several of the men double over and serve as bus drivers and chauffeurs for school-sponsored trips, Bowling, swimming, field trips for classes and clubs conferences and out-ofbtown games were a few of the many places they hauled the students safely and cheerfully. Mr. Irvin Andres doubles as the Irish washerwomann and launders the athletic equipment. Mr. Paul Schaich's everyday duty is to hoist Old Glory to the top of the flag pole, even in the winter. Mr. Albert Jones not only removes the dirt from the halls but also the snow from the sidewalks. Herman Kahle plays nursemaid to the school's busses and earsg he says he's thankful that he d0esri't have to buy the gas. Robert Burd pulls in after a 25 mile trip unloading a busload of students. Mrs. Cecelia Garrett took care of the cleaning of tables in the cafeteria and kept the girls' restrooms clean and tidy.