Lansdowne High School - Lahian Yearbook (Lansdowne, PA)

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Left to fight: Dr. J. A. McKenna, Mr. T. E. Willis, Mrs. R. W. Young, Mr. C A. Bonsal, Mr. G. P. Williams, Jr., Mr. T. S. Fetter, Mrs. R. Tullar, Mrs R. F. Larson, Mr. F. S. Underhill, Dr. S. N. Ewan, Jr. OUR BOARD or EDUCATION The whole school board working as a unit is interested in furthering democratic ideals and in improving our educational system. This is car- ried out by various committees whose chairmen are: Studies-Mrs. R. Tullarg Kindergarten-Mrs. Roy F. Larsong Property-Mr. T. S. Fetterg Finance - Mr. T. E. Wil- lisg Supplies - Dr. John A. McKen- nag Representative to Athletic As- soc. -Mr. T. S. Fetterg Sinking Fund-Mr. F. S. Underhillg Com- prehensive plans - Mr. T. S. Fetter and Mrs. Roy F. Larsong Play- ground committee--Mr. James T. Stewartg Library- Mrs. R. Tul- larg Representative to Del. County Safety Council-Mr. Thomas E. Willis. Thus, the board is working toward the ultimate benefit of the student and the community. OSTERING THE IDEALS OF DEMOCRACY OUR SUPERINTENDENT, DR. S. N. EWAN, JR. Dr. Ewan, as the superintendent of the Lansdowne schools, fosters the ideals of democracy through his untiring efforts to coordinate the various departments of the school system. As an intermediary be- tween the school board and the principal and faculty in furthering the advancing of the school motto, To teach the art of living well, he Works with the Home and School Association to bring many bene- Hts to the school. His attentions are di- rected also toward the recently organized NL Club whose purpose is the improving of Lansdowne athletics by new equipment and general support. Through his indu- ence and understanding Dr. Ewan has brought many opportunities for the fur- thering of the ideals of democracy in the Lansdowne schools. 1940 EDITION

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THE LAHIA ITS FUNCTIONS AND OPERATIONS TODAY A democracy is an organization in which the individual is represented in vi- tal functions through which he and others will benefit. The taxpayers, individuals, provide the money for buildings, equip- ment, and salaries which are necessary in carrying on democratic ideals to the next generation. Through the generosity and feeling for democracy in the community of Lansdowne, excellent buildings have been erected, and money has been pro- vided for their upkeep. The citizens of Lansdowne, again individuals, elect the school board which is concerned with the production of more democratic citizens. The school board is carefully selected, and many occupations and diversified fields are represented by its members. The school board in turn appoints the ad- ministration and faculty who apply the principles of a democratic organization through lecture, experiment, and observa- tion. These individuals are selected for their merits and abilities in carrying out the ideals of our community. They are well provided to shape young minds, as experience is required before teaching at Lansdowne, and many have had special training along the lines of psychology. The effect of rigorous democratic training on the formative minds of boys and girls reaps rich reward in the welfare of a com- munity, benefiting the original citizens who began this vital function. This demo- cratic cycle winds up with the force which motivated it, the individual. I

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liarly in the morning, from all directions, come throngs of boys and girls to this democratic institution. Again in the afternoon, they return to their democratic homes. THE LAHIA UR HOME AND SCHOOL... 'lirue to its object, to promote child welfare and to bring into closer relation the home and the school, the Lansdowne Home and School Association concluded a very successful 1939-+10 year. It adopted for its guiding theme 'ilfducation for the American Way of Lifef' Through its membership canvass, it enrolled 1336 parents and friends, thus con- tinuing to make it one of the largest in the states. During this canvass, it issued a calendar on which were listed association and school events of interest to the parents. The association elected the following othcers: President, Thomas B. R. Bryant, 1st Vice-President, Dr. S. N. Ewan, 2nd Vice-President, Mrs. A. OlNeillg His- torian, Mrs. R. '11, Hoopesg Secretary, lVlrs. A. D. Ramsayg Treasurer, Harold A. Fox. 1n addition to the Calendar distributed to all the parents, the association pub- lished three issues of the Home and School News, in which announcements of past and coming events were reported along with editorial and feature articles explaining and supporting present day educational practices. In the fall, individual classroom and group teas were held, enabling the parents to learn of the activities of the association, meet the teachers and discuss with them the methods and procedures followed in the school. These comprised the most important and effective functions of the association. Through the School Aid Fund the association provided the school with special assemblies, supplementary books, and other materials not included in the usual school budget. Through the Medical and Welfare Fund the Association helped the financially less fortunate in need of dental care, glasses, and clothes. The Association, parents and teachers, working together for the last time in the 1939-40 year, played host to the Seniors ffollowing Commencement exercisesj at their animal party and dance.