Lansdowne High School - Lahian Yearbook (Lansdowne, PA)

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INFORMAL CHAT P. McClure, S. Klcckner, W Jones chat in the upper hall between classes. Starting along the road of education we find Mr. L. Gershman and Mr. H. Laubach teaching the freshmen the fundamentals of English, Miss M Hartman and Miss T. Perkins taking up the problems of the sophomores, and Miss M. McCullough and Mr H. Laubach instructing the seniors in English literature. Under the guidance of Mrs. V. Christ and Miss Perkins, the Juniors indulge in American literature and journey throughout the country in learning about American authors. Along the journey, most of us come across languages. Miss M Cixik helps us to master Latin, the foundation of the romance languages. Miss M Hoopcs gives us the French atmosphere, while Miss

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 standards high. His advice, sound judgment, and encouraging praise help to solve student and teacher problems and to raise the spirits of all. As chairman of the Allied Youth Council, he helps to sponsor outside activities for young people. His secretary, energetic Nada Celletich, keeps the busy high school office running smoothly. With ideas broadened by travel throughout America, Miss Mary Emma Lindcnmuth has at last returned from service with the Waves to serve her country again in guiding young people on the road The Lansdowne School Board, by wisely determ in ing school policy, blazes a path through education for teachers and students to follow. Its carefully deliberated decisions mark the pattern for the school year. Its capable secretary, Mrs. R Young, carries out its instructions with efficiency. The combined efforts of the administrators and of the School B ard help all our students on their road toward learning. No problem is too small for their careful, helpful, and sympathetic attention. SCHOOL BOARD Mr. Chailcs S. Musser, Mr. George P. Williams, Jr., Mrs. Rebckah W. Young, Secretary, Mr. Theodore S. Fetter. Mrs. Robert J. TulU . M- Frede-ick S. Underhill. Dr. William E. ArnoM. Mrs. Roy F. Lar-son. Mr Thomas E. Wih lis. Dr. S. N. Ewan. Jr.

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M diGiovanni and Miss T. Perkins bring to us the language of Spain and the South American countries. Many freshmen continue with their scientific interests under Mr. S. Kleckner. In biology, under Mr. G. Epley, all are thrilled by what they see while peering through a microscope at almost infinitesimal objects. The chemistry and physics students, too, arc well informed by Mr. P. McClure. Studying courses like these is just like traveling through a realm of enchantment! What an amazing journey the math students have! Mr A. Coronway initiates the frosh into what “x equals, while Mrs. E Morris tells us ahout lines and angles in plane geometry. Mr. H. Freeman teaches the older students advanced algebra, solid geometry and trigonometry. Mr. W. Jones guides us through ancient history, then brings us up-to-date in the history of our own state, Pennsylvania. Mr. H Drake gives us a good background for the appreciation of our country in American history, while Mr. E. Snyder and Mr. L. Richards keep us informed in modern history and world affairs. Mr. Kraber prepares us for the business world in shorthand and typing: Mr. D. Smith in bookkeeping, junior business training, and salesmanship; Mrs. J. Felter in minor typing, office training, and commercial math; while Miss M Ankeny, in distributive education, helps us to start our careers. Left to right: Virginia L Christ, Margaret M. McCullough, Martha C. Hartmcn. Louis Gershman. Willis E. Jones. Howard R. Drake, Howard L. Freeman. Left to right: Horace Laubach. Don B. Corbin, Helen E. Stephens. Margaret Stevens, William M. Radcliffe. A. Todd Coronway, Marie Di Giovanni. Left to right: Esther Mortis. Roy F. Kraber. Thelma Perkins. Margaret Cook. Kathryn Davis, Dale Smith. Dons M. Harrington.