Lansdowne High School - Lahian Yearbook (Lansdowne, PA)

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Faculty EXPERIENCED MINDS Recommend a Living Code the aid of Mr. Aderhold and Mr. Hershock. In music, both orchestral and vocal. Mr. Corbin often discovers hidden talent among the participants. Miss Stevens helps girls to perfect their culinarx art by planning tempting dishes and nutritional menus. Mrs. Stephens also encourages future homemakers in sewing and original design. In the gym. Mr. Black and Mrs. Abrams keep the students fit and strong through sports and drill . Mr. Radcliffe helps us to see the importance of mental stability as well as physical health as we discuss how we as members of societx can help to overcome its problems. Mr. . Drake demonstrates how to rub down a chest of drawers which he made with his skillful hands. Mr. P. McClure feels that playing the clarinet is real relaxation from the objective inquiries of his chemistry and physics classes. Mr. G. Epley s coin collection, well known to Lansdownc students, is a source of great enjoyment to him. Mr. L. Gershman is the concert-meister of the Germantown Symphony Orchestra, which Eugene Ormandy rolls “the best nonprofessional orchestra I've heard in my life.'1 Mrs. E. Morris spends a large portion of her spare time collecting stamps.

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 If iltis F. Jones William M. Katlcliffe Kathryn Davis Howard H. Drake A. Todd Cor on way Dale Smith Howard L. Freeman Marie diGiovanni Doris Harrington Abrams Proficiency in using the knowledge we have attained comes with each year. Our (acuity teaches us not only to acquire factual material hut also to learn its practical application in this chaotic day. Studying English is no longer the mere absorption of grammar rules and memorization of unusable lines from great authors. Our teachers. Mr. I.auhaeh. Mr. Cershman. Miss Hartman. Mrs. Braughler. Mrs. Christ, and Miss McCullough help us to work out our personal problems by a study of plots, characters, motives and complications arising in the best written books. The modern school without a good library is an anachronism. Our librarian. Miss Schaefer, is very helpful to students working in research. Learning to understand foreign people, their languages and habits, not only acquaints Americans with different ways of living but also points out in relief our own weaknesses as well as strong points. This invaluable material Miss Cook. Miss Hoopes. Miss diGiovanni. and Mrs. Braughler endeavor to make clear through Latin. French, and Spanish. In the scientific department. Mr. Kleckner. Mr. Eplev. and Mr. McClure demonstrate the practical- ity and need of school science in everyday life. A study of the Presidential campaign and an analysis of our economic problems and contrast of our society with other lands are scrutinized in the social studies classes conducted by Mr. Jones. Mr. Snyder. Mr. Drake and Mr. Richards. In preparation for daily practical problems mathematics is fundamental. Freshmen, having learned the initial principles of algebra with Mr. Coronway later may advance to more complicated work in advanced algebra and geometry with Mr. Freeman and Mrs. Morris. Mr. Smith’s courses in bookkeeping, salesmanship, and junior business training prepares students in speed and efficiency. Future secretaries take Mr. Kraber and Mrs. Felter’s typing, shorthand, and office training courses. Miss Ankeny is already helping many students to become efficient in their w ork through Distributive Education. Miss Davis gives potential artists opportunities to express themselves in oil, water-color, and sculpture. Metals, wood, and drafting are the mediums through which hoys demonstrate their talent with (Continued on page 181 17

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Paul L. McClure Edwin Snyder Mildred I. Ankeny George F. E dey Horace L. Her shock Lloyd Black . Stanley Kleckner John P. Aderhold, Jr. Janet F el ter Lawrence Richards Mildred Hoopes Charlotte Shealer 19