Lansdowne High School - Lahian Yearbook (Lansdowne, PA)

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To them, teaching the three R’s is only Sarah E. Adams Haney K. Beere Mildred I. Ankeny Lloyd W. Black Marina T. Asthon Virginia C. Briner Alice Ann Ball; Thomas Brown, Jr. A. Elizabeth Barctis Barbara T. Capece Our perennial hope is to grow up as mature, re- sponsible, thinking individuals. Though the tensions of the moment may deprive us of insight into the value of our teacher friends, we realize deep down how important our teachers are in our life. Interpretation and appreciation of great works of literature plus an understanding of the fundamentals of English grammar are stressed by Miss Margaret McCullough. Mrs. Virginia L. Christ, Mr. Robert Gwinner, Miss Nancy Beere, Mr. Horace Laubach, Mr. Louis Gershman, Mrs. Eleanor Roberts, Mrs. Helen Hort, and Mrs. Marina Asthon. Dramatiza- tion of events, public speaking, and autobiographies are three variations of agenda enjoyed by students. Tearing down barriers among peoples help to in- crease human understanding. Giving us a new means of communication with inhabitants of other lands are Mrs. Betty J. Lord, Miss Sarah E. Adams, and Mrs. Anna R. Connors, instructors of French, Spanish, and Latin, respectively. To thwart atomic disaster rising from the tensions in which we live, science and maturity must pro- gress simultaneously. The subjects of physics, chem- istry, biology, physical science, and general science Mrs. H. Stephens, retired teacher, serves Mr. H. Freeman some tea at a faculty tea given by the home economics department. Twenty

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SCHOOL BOARD Charles L. McLaig, Mrs. Albert E. Langley. E. h(eilson brown. Theodore S. Fetter. Mrs. John W. Davis. Dunhayti. Joseph D. Pittenger. Mrs. William Genn. Jr.. Robert W. Johnston. Robert H. Stevens. Jr.. E. Mellott. Clyde A. Mauger. Jr.. William H. Doerr. Jr. Row 3: Edward H. Krall. Wayne A. Klinger. . Absent: Francis S. Oeljel laus. Mr. Roland G. Hughes Miss Mary Lindenmuth Mr. H. Stanley Klec ner Mrs. Hilda Woods Mrs. Katherine Scheerer Mrs. Isabel S. Algard Mrs. Margaret Genn Miss Juliet A. Calabro Nineteen

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the beginning are taught by Instructors Mr. Paul McClure, Miss Gayle How, Mrs. Ardis Dow, Mr. John Rank, Miss Virginia Lammey, Miss Rosemary Strout, and Mr. Douglas Duncan. The study of social studies, civics, American his- tory, world history, and world affairs help us derive meaning from chaos and interpret with insight the complexities of our civilization. Mr. Edwin Snyder, Mr. Raymond Spatford, Mr. Robert Gwinner, Mrs. Nancy-jeanne Everest, Mr. H. Donn McCafferty, Mrs. Eleanor Roberts, Mr. Lawrence Richards. Mrs. Elizabeth Clarke, and Mr. Horace Laubach pro- vide instruction in these fields. Mathematics lies at the foundation of scientific occupations. Students learn techniques of arith- metic, Algebra I, Algebra II. plane geometry, solid geometry, and trigonometry from Mrs. Esther Mor- ris, Mrs. Pauline Edwards, Mr. L. Howard Freeman, Miss Grace Straley, Mr. Anthony Soscia, Mr. Charles Forbes, Mrs. Gayle How, and Miss Ann Wertz. New sewing machines, modern kitchens, and a luxurious living suite are three devices employed to cause delight among home economics students. En- couraging creative talents to practice and learn new techniques of sewing and cooking are Instructors Miss Virginia Briner and Mrs. Mary Milheim. Training in manual arts develop creative skills in the use of metal, wood, and various tools. Mr. Joseph Pastelak, Mr. William Kabakjian, and Mr. Clarence Preitz supervise students in these activities which are the basis for many hobbies and occupations. An understanding of concepts of artistic creation and appreciation is aided by the skill of Mrs. A. Elizabeth Barcus, and Mrs. Louise Clearfield. The beauty and design of the new art suite, including a clay room, a movable desk-easel combination, three separate rooms providing space for group projects and individual efforts, storage space for scenery, modern equipment, and space for individual storage of materials increase relaxation, inspiration, and creative ability on the part of the student. Vocal and instrumental qualities, expressed through music classes. Glee Club, A Cappella Choir, Concert Choir, orchestra, and band are supervised by Mr. Don B. Corbin and Mr. Joseph Rizzo. The new music suite features a spacious orchestra and band room, a choral room, a glass enclosed office, three practice rooms, an orchestra storage room, and a band storage room. The entire area is sound- proof. A hi-fi set, a modern intercommunications system, and plenty of light and air are three high- lights of this “broadcasting studio. Journalistic excellence in the writings of the “Garnet and Gray” and “Lahian is encouraged by Mr. Louis Gershman. Dramatics, highlighted by the operetta and the senior play, is directed by Mrs. Virginia Christ. Mr. Thomas Brown heads instruc- tion in how to drive safely and the workings of an automobile. Physical education development commands im- portance as a means of stressing sportsmanship. Virginia L. Christ Louise Clearfield Don B. Corbin Ardis Dow Elizabeth Clark Anna R. Connors Gerald E. Donmoyer Douglas M. Duncan Twcntyone