Hillsdale School - Telescope Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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As Hillsdole enrollment more than doubled its original number, the students found the library too small for effective browsing and studying. In answer to this problem of growing importance, prepa- rations tor a new library began in the summer of 1961. It was com- pleted 1n the following tall, occupying the room where the senior study hall used to be. New modern furniture was provided in the place of the old wooden tables and chairs. The art classes added a touch of color to the room by making stained glass windows and a long mural drawing for the well. New shelves were put in in such a way as to make the books more accessible than they had been previously. Memorials to Dona Dawes, Ftorence Palmer, and Susan Chace each contain 0 fine collection of books. The library itself was dedicated to the memory of Mary Rhodes Drury, c1 former teacher of Hillsdale. The physical features of the new library combined with the select books and periodicals give Hillsdole a library which will foster ex- cellent academic achievements. New Library Improves Study

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With the addition of the new kitchen, the cooks are now able to prepare and serve well balanced meals within two hours to the students of both Lotspeich and Hills- dale. The modern equipment provides an eFFicient pro- cess by which these meals can be prepared and served. Two large onk-in ice boxes and three deep freezes 0L low ample storage space for the food. The steam cook- er, baking ovens, and grill aid the speed with which the meals are prepared. A separate room is equipped with on adequate number of dishwashers to clean the dirty dishes in a short time. Not only is the equipment excellent, but the kitchen staff is invaluable. These two factors combine to pro- duce a cheerful and pleasant atmosphere in the kitch- en. The helptuiness and personal interest in preparing the food is evident in the high quality of our meals. Twice as large as the old stage in the gym. the present stage Kfqpilitiesv donated byche Pcrent-Teacher Associu$m I :. r 2-2 has proven highly adaptable in meeting widely varied needs, rdon velvet curtain was donated to the school as a senior gittt f V W such as upper school orols, student assemblies, and dramas. by the graduating class of 1960. h H These can be effectively presented because of excellent lighting a w 7 :74 ngeb '1' b.1925;- 1,46;qu ,

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Another step in the growth of the academic oppor- tunities offered by Hillsdo'le is the language labora- tory which was given to the school by the Leymcm Foundation. its purpose is to augment the teaching of ionguoges to the French, English, and Spanish classes through the use of tapes and records. The room contains twenty-four individual, sound proof booths equipped with head sets and micro phones. From the master controt, 0 teacher may communicate with a student individually or with the class collectively. This enables more than one class to be conducted simultaneously without any disturb; onces. This new laboratory makes possible the individual attention needed in c: foreign language course.