Kutztown Area High School - Cougar Yearbook (Kutztown, PA)

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Commercial Department The Commercial Department, under the direc- tion of Mr. Howard Dietrich and Mrs. Jean Held, prepares students for useful and active lives in the business world. The students in this course study typing, shorthand, business law, consumer econ- omics, business English, and bookkeeping. Because the students wish to acquire skill in office practice, they take a course in filing and learn how to per- form other duties such as answering telephones and running the various business machines. The pupils also serve as Student Secretaries for high school faculty members. l hfrs. jean A. P. Held, Mr. Howard J. Dietrich. Hands on home row is the familiar statement heard in Mrs. Held's typing room. A graduate of Temple University, Mrs. Held received her B.S. in Business Education and her M.A. from Lehigh University. Get Quiet is a favorite expression which Mr. Dietrich uses to quiet his classes. As head of the department he teaches mathematics and book- keeping. Mr. Dietrich received his B.S. from Temple University and he also attended Kutztown State Teachers College. The students in the typing room realize typing is a. skill they can use in any occupation.

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Front Row: Clarence S. Dietrichg William M. DeLong. Snlicitorg Chester Clarence J. Smith, Paul E. Deysher, Irwin A. Merkel, Forrest A. Hun- A. Haring, Vice President: Paul C. Dunkelbcrger. Supervising Principal: sicker, Harold M. Heffner, Arlan L. Reppert. Back Row: Arlin Lutz, Samuel P. Smith. President: Lorraine E. Dries, Secrelaryg Harry W. Kline, Leroy Werst, Earl H. Rabenold. William J. Dietrich, Audry K. Heiney, Treasurer: Jean B. Kistler, Business illanagerg Frank N. Wenrich. Second Harold L. Dellicker, Herbert C. Kistlcr, Carl L. Dietrich, Herbert D Row: Thomas J. Merkel, Lawrence W. Fenstermaker, Clinton Sechler, Greenawalt, Allen J. Krause. School Board The omission of education from the Constitution of the United States has determined that the state is legally responsible for a system of public education. The state has seen fit to delegate a great part of this authority to local school districts. In order for local school districts to exercise this authority the state has setup boards of school directors in each district for the purpose of administering the system of public schools of the district. ssaiaisgf' wr .: .4 1-mein Clerical Staff The Oihce Staff of the Kutztown Area Schools has a great deal of responsibility and carries it well. The main duties are to keep all student ac- tivity Financial Accounts and issue checks, do all school banking, keep inventory of Joint Board equipment and supplies, maintain school attend- ance records and control the entire school budget. Front Row: Mr. Warren R. Gen-nerd. Back Row: Mr. Jean B. Kistler, Miss Miriam Schroeder, Miss Lorraine E. Dries. 10

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i Sealed: Mrs. Marie R. Hchr, Miss Marguerite Beidler, Miss Ethel Beicller. Standing: Mr. Harold L. Hehr, Mrs. Viola S. Beekey, Mr. Raymond L. Fisher. It is of vital importance today to be able to correctly express one's thoughts and correctly interpret those of others. Teaching the student to do this is the main objective of our English De- partment. By stressing accurate reading and writ- ing, broadening the understanding and enjoyment of literature, and developing a basis for intelligent criticism of writing, the courses provide a good foundation in English. Each year there is a review of basic grammar and an introduction to new vocabulary. Through themes students are frequently given opportunity to apply their knowledge. In the study of literature, English Department which consumes much of the year, examination is made of the major periods of writing, the work of major writers, and the historical development of the major literary types. Seniors who have an A or B average in regular English courses and who desire advanced study in rhetoric may elect English composition. Through- out the year the class writes short compositions and stories. Each student must also complete a term paper which requires intensive research. This year the class edited a literary magazine containing poems, stories, compositions, and puzzles contrib- uted by the composition and other English classes. The 12-v section listens to Mr. Hehr as hc explains composition. First Row: Kathy Kirk, Judi Smith, Janet Dunkelberger, Ada Seltzer, Joe Snook. Back Row: Marlene Fisher, Mr. Hehr, Ronald Stump, Cyrus Beekey, Mary Ann Longo, Suzanne Haring.