Lansdowne High School - Lahian Yearbook (Lansdowne, PA)

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Mr. Atkiss enchants his English class with the words of a famous poet. Listening intently are: H. Yeager, M. Ayres, H. Boardman, B. Brusster, B, Stewart, IV. Himt, C. Dragonette, M. A. Wat- kins, H. Nawn, R. Cordier, M. Yates, N. Stewart, T. Purse, I. King, W. Marsh, M. Wetzel, and B. Saunders. o Poetry ushers in spring at Lansdowne High, and this alert group meditates on some lyrical verse contributed to the literary World by such men as Walt VVhitman, Vachel Lindsay, and Carl Sandburg. Seniors complete their studies with English poets thus forming a basis for later college work. This phase of literature constitutes a major proportion of each year's course, and those who are now aesthetically minded gather a harvest of ideas from the Held of poetry. This mode of expression is unique, for within a compact space a precise word picture is painted. Those immortal men who chose this means of re- vealing emotions and exciting the imagination are a familiar part of every worthy education. Liberal reading outside of school has been encouraged, and in this Way many of the students have thrown open the door to a storehouse of enjoyment. It has been discovered also that this knowledge secured through research has been retained for a greater length of time. Much to the delight of the classes a number of teachers found it more beneficial to read aloud because of the importance of expres- sion, rhythm, and lyrical quality. The rare occasions on which Mr. Atkiss entertains the assembly with his readings are awaited with anticipation. There has been no dehciency in interest among the mem- bers of the student body. Several have attempted expressing them- selves through verse and a fortunate few have progressed so far as to see their Work in print. At the conclusion of four years We have emerged with a genuine appreciation of poetry. Now we can perceive that endless pageant of human emotions that might have passed un- noticed if it had not been for poetry. To some extent we have devel- oped a philosophy of life and a deeper comprehension of the thoughts of others. Later, when age has ripened our sense of value, We shall re- ward poetry with laurels worthy of the contribution it has made to literature. Poetry has sped us on our way to a more liberal education. WITH SINGING WORDS 1940 EDITION

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LEARNING TO APPRECIATE BEAUTY. 26 THE LAHIAN WITH PAINT AND BRUSH Douglas, Martin, Bannerman, Powers, Hofmann, Goslin, Wi- nocour, Ritzinger, Ellenberger, Hyland, Livingston, Rogers. o Among the 702 Lansdowne students, 199 are actively interested in our various Art courses. Three days in the week Room 27 is busily crowded with hopeful artists from all four classes. The freshmen are first instructed in the fundamentals of how to draw including prospec- tive, light and shade, and spend a year in perfecting these essential points. The boys then branch out into fields of cartooning, leather work and pen sketching, while the girls study interior decorating and designing. More advanced still is the work of the seniors which covers mainly reproducing life-like stills and mural paintings. This year the senior girls have undertaken the project of depicting the History of Foods and Kitchens by a series of murals which when completed will be used as a decoration for the walls of the cafeteria. The present aim of the Art classes is expansion, and enthusiastic students are clamor- ing for detailed courses in jewelry and puppetry. Our art director, Miss Davis, always striving for bigger and better things, entertains fond dreams of one day having our own printing and pottery shops within the school.

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I 1 3 Firm row: Mr. Corbin conducting orchestra members: Decker, Sotiros, Bressler, Schwem, Buch, Pease, M. 1 Schwem, Ellenberger. Second row: Frantz, Rosenberg, Hoopes, Baney. Third Stone, Gill, Harmer, H. Mann, Lidiak, M. Mann, Tolley, Mendenhall, Cochran, Werkheiser, Hall. Fourth Wow: Garrett, Leinroth, Gold- l horn, Hyland, Robinson, Lehr, Mitchell, Welte, Wilgus, Bierly, Dougherty, Leaiy, Le Blanc, Goeller, Lentz, f Stetser, Pile. r l 0 One of the favorite activities of ourwschool is the orchestra, which, under Mr. Corbin's direction, is always ready to participate in any school production, such as meetings of the Home and School Associa- tion, dramatic productions, and assemblies. This year, the Hrst public performance was made at the fall production of the dramatics' de- partment, Double Doorf, Following that was the Christmas assem- bly. Later, the Senior .Play and the Honor Society Assembly were other events necessitating performances. The orchestra forms one of the many strong bonds of friendship between Lansdowne and neigh- boring high schools. This is found in the exchange programs of the orchestra. This year, as always, assembly programs were exchanged with Haverford and Upper Darby. In the winter, the orchestra jour- neyed to Haverford and played with them for both assemblies, re- ceiving a warm welcome. Later, in the spring, Lansdowne was host to the Upper Darby organization for the same kind of program pre- sented in assembly. A senior who has achieved commendable musical honors is Robert Stetser, a French horn player. On many occasions Bob has been selected to represent the orchestra in musical gatherings. With the , horn, he has been a member of the elective Southeastern District , Orchestra ever since his Freshman year. From this group he has been selected twice to play with the State Orchestra, made up of members T of high school orchestras of Pennsylvania. This year, Lansdowne sent nine of 'its best players to the District Orchestra and from this group, two received the honor of being se- lected as members of the State Orchestra. They were Burnham Ter- rell, flutist, and Bob Stetser. N THE LAHIAN