Lansdowne High School - Lahian Yearbook (Lansdowne, PA)

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This is all they had Jor protection ayainst the Indians ' exclaims B. A a z fo R Filzpalrick and • Hoe met And Hus is Germany,” points out R. I alalian Io I). Della-Porta, J. Oeljeklaus, At. Johnson, At. Hart, and B. Inyram Ab . L. Richards poses I X question to C. Ala seed. B. Alehan, Roy el, A. Alar tin, . Jones, I). I.oee, C. Brumayin, and Beckar I he icorhtnys oj an old mil! house are explained by G. Bel! to B. Hemphill, L. Ilolmes, and I). Smalley Discussing their map oj the British Empire, Seniors D. Christian and E. t'ranz ask Air. I,. Richards for some Jriendly a deice 23

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The influence oj (iod in Hie affair. of man is pointed out 61 B. Hoff- man to classmates B. .) cVtou. R Haiti, B. Thompson, C. Jtandis, M Martin, C. Mason, and E. . - I.a up hi in We’ll try to profit by history’s mistakes In the structure, decay, and development ol history, man finds an answer to the problems of the world now and in years to come. What better way is there to prevent flaws in our govern- ing bodies and way of life than by studying the serious mistakes and consequences ol those who went before us? At Lansdowne-Aldan, freshmen direct their talents to the study of our own state government, its origin, the various divisions which comprise it, and our privileges and responsibilities as citizens of Pennsylvania. Spanning the period from ancient times to present day life, world history presents to the inquisitive sophomores the growth of our world civilization. Sophs learn that all tew often cul- tures were destroyed by man’s hungry quest for power which eventually resulted in the dese- cration of the “little man” by an over-authori- tive few. But in America the “little man” found a haven from European despots. Through hard-earned rights he became important. Juniors trace this growth of “equal liberties for all” from America's birth to our present nation which stands as a symbol to persecuted people throughout the world. Soon to have an important part in solving world problems, the seniors devote their time in world affairs classes investigating world prob- lems and the work of the United Nations, in hopes that some day they may help in the reali- zation of world peace. Studyiup ihe world through a news- paper are .Hr. L. Richards. Albert, B. Ewing, B. La Roue he. and T. Lenhardt dee, maps sure are a wonderful wap to tour the world.” agree J. If ap and II. Jones in world affairs class .hi informal discussion about the British Isles is enjoyed by Seniors C. Xut all. C. Shepp. and M Swingle

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We learn to express ideas clearly A person must try to discover the truth about himself if he is to live a responsible life. By reading the works of great writers, both foreign and American, he becomes more aware of hu- man potential and how he can lit himself rc- wardingly into life’s pattern. Our high school English class is not the place where drill in “readin’ and Vitin’ is the expected daily chore. Our teachers arc more interested in developing the “whole” student, in rounding out his true personality. This year freshmen not only learned their grammar and literature, but also brushed up on their “P’s and Q’s” with a project on eti- quette. Bulletin larards were splashed with a colorful parade of posters and cartoons depict- ing manners at the table, in the home, and on dates. Imaginative frosh also created original personal and historical dramatic skits which were later presented in assembly. Sophomores took a brief journey into Roman days with their study o! “Julius Caesar.” “Les Miserables,” poetry, and short stories rounded out their year s curriculum. Besides their emphasis on the development ot American literature, juniors investigated possi- ble future careers. The Drexel and Kuder Pref- “Remember—only one 'V in ’untilY' warns . . Cron- ley to (i. Xalhandian, P. Segda, and. . Ilelias T. Jlau, II. Xicho s, and . . Foley dramatize an Eng- lish selection as I). Yacoubian awaits Ins next cue 24 J Ilartle, S. Hidden. IP Hades, F.. Meuraldo, and H. Randolph ponder I . Salamone s original penwork