Lansdowne High School - Lahian Yearbook (Lansdowne, PA)

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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.

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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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CIP o Our instructors, able and efficient in teaching of the commercial world, are equipped to send young lives out into business to succeed. Mrs. Petty, Mr. Kra- mer, and Mr. Kraber are capable and experienced in typing, bookkeeping, filing, and all other phases of business and in- dustry. Their aim is to prepare and to fit the youth at Lansdowne High School for facing a world of give and take. During the years in the commercial department, students are given opportunities for prac- tical knowledge by acting as secretaries to various teachers who give them filing and dictation work, and by doing most of the mimeographing for the school. Mrs. Geraldine Petty Mr. Harold Kramer Mr. Roy Kraher LES CF DEMOCRACY o The math department, represented here by Mrs. Morris and Miss McAllister, is an excellent training school for lifeas problems. Accurate computations and precise measurements are exacted by these teachers who realize the value of precision in higher institutions and in life work. Through the varied courses offered in mathematics, a development of mind in concentration, reasoning, and judg- ment is brought about, and so necessary for the development of fine character is the fair play demanded by both instruc- tors who know how essential it is to do oneis own work in school so that one can do it in life. 0 With high hopes for success our scien- tifically minded people set forth on an an- nual exploration into the wonders of science. Their presence in the chemistry lab,' is announced by H23 fumes, clouds of smoke, and general tumult. The in- habitants of the lab are dominated by two familiar phases, mainly: Advice is as free as the air and all equipment has a wandering complex. Thanks to the able direction of instructors Wardrop, Epely, and Kleckner abundant benefits have been received from the long hours of la- bor, and this phase of a students, roster has proved itself engrossing. Mrs. Esther Morris Miss Mary McAllister Mr. H. Stanley Kleckner Mr. James Wardrop Mr. George Epley 1940 EDITION I3