Lansdowne High School - Lahian Yearbook (Lansdowne, PA)

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CONVEYING DEMOCRATIC IDEALS OUR ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, MISS MARY E. LINDENMUTH 0 Miss Lindenmuth, assistant principal and dean of girls, finds her occupation in- teresting, though it keeps her very busy and might prove harassing to one of less patience. Her work is- chiefly concerned with the administration of extra-curricu- lar activities and our well-organized guid- ance program. She most enjoys the great variety in her work and the fact that she is working with people in the things they really like to do. She regards her office as a place into which anyone can feel free to come with suggestions as well as com- plainrs. OUR PRINCIPAL, MR. E. CARLTON ABBOTT ' As the principal of the Lansdowne High School, Mr. Abbott contributes his expe- riences and understanding to the further- ing of democratic ideas in the school and its activities. His interest in youth's prep- aration for life has brought to the school an extensive system of vocational guid- ance which attempts to develop the inter- ests of the students in preparing them to take their places in the democratic school life as young men and Women and to pre- pare them along practical lines for the future. He has achieved success in bring- ing to the administration the ideals of democracy through his sincere effort to bring the best of opportunities to all stu- dents. 'I940 EDITION

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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.

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Mrs. Frank Christ Mr. Lincoln Atkiss Mr. Howard Drake Miss Martha Hartman Mr. D. Malcolm Smith Mr. Merrill R. Stewart Miss Margaret McCullough Mr. lVilliam Lowe Mr. Edwin Snyder EACHING THE TRIED AND TRUE PRIN I. Aeberhard, L. Forde, J. Reynolds, J. Buch, and R. Henriques concentrate ' on chemistry. THE LAHIAN o The English teachers show us how to ex- press and communicate thoughts in clear and correct language and to appreciate Works of fine masters of literature. In addi- tion to English, Mrs. Christ teaches dra- matics and is well-known for her excellent productions. The Lahian is under the super- vision of Miss McCullough. Miss Hartman teaches freshmen and gives them a start in high school English. The business of the Lahian and its editorial work are handled by Mr. Atkiss, and the Garnet and Gray and its work are in charge of Mr. Lowe. Sales- manship, as well as English, comes under Mr. Smithls jurisdiction. In Mr. Stewart,s and Mr. Snyder's history classes we learn the principles upon which our country is founded and the record of the United States, progress. In economics, Mr. Drake teaches us how to cope with social problems and economic conditions. Thus, the social studies' teachers help to make Lanny Downes more capable of becoming a mem- ber of an intelligent democracy. In addition to teaching economics and history, Mr. Drake coaches the debating team and super- vises the current events group.