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

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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.

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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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Library r Our complete and eiiicient library, operated by Mrs. Dolan, proves itself invaluable to the school since it Hlls practically every need for both senior and junior high school pupils. The library contains a complete collection of fiction and non-fiction books, magazines, and newspapers for student re- search and enjoyment reading. In addition to her duties, Mrs. Dolan gives formal library instruction to all seventh grade sections and to all other grades at the request of the teachers. Mrs. Dolan, whose work demands understanding young readers' inter- ests and keeping available information for teachers received her B.S. from Kutztown State Teachers College. We are proud of our library, because it plays a vital part in preparing us for our future occupations. D Front Row: Pamela Carr, Mary Ellen Mayer, Donna Gambler, Doris Hamm. Sandra Fink, Robert George, James Shadle, Leroy Kerschner. Second Row: Allegra Buck, Leatrice Miller, Barbara Williams, Etta Sitller, Dianne Henry, Betty Lou George, Patricia Rollman, Faith Poulette, Karen Gambler, Judy Dotterer, Third Row: Alice Long, Donna Bachman, Eileen Shearer, Penny Diener, Jane Trexler, Rosalie Moyer, Teresa Readinger, Sharon Green. Fourth Row: Nancy Hummel, Nancy Seltzer, Carol Fitzgerald, Gale Scheidt, Carol Rabenold. What would you like to know? Near the end of the school day the seniors in the library exchange ideas. 13 Mrs. Mary W. Dolan operates our efficient library