Lansdowne High School - Lahian Yearbook (Lansdowne, PA)

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Pauline L. Edwards Edna M. Huffman Herbert Donn McCafferty Robert M. Emberger Helen C Hort Paul F. McClure T ancy Jeanne T. Everest Gayle L. How Margaret M. McCullough Janet A. Felter Will «am Kabakjian. Jr. Mary M. Milheim Ann R. Wertz Rosemary Strout Can we ever thank them enough Twenty-two

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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

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Charles P. Forbes L. Howard Freeman Edward ]. Kolodgie Virginia A. Lammey Virginia L. Miller Esther P. Morris Louis Grrsliman Robert Gwinner Horace C. Laubach Betty J. Lord Joseph Pastelal; Clarence H. Preits physical fitness, and cooperation as well as a way to develop skill and coordination. Football, baseball, softball, hockey, archery, and tennis, conducted out of doors; basketball, gymnastics, and exercises, con ducted in the new flexible gymnasium; and wrestling, conducted in the corrective gym make up the pro- gram of physical education classes, intramural sports, and interscholastic activities offered to students. Mr. Lloyd Black heads the physical education program, with Mrs. Edna Hoffman, Mr. William Radcliffe, Mrs. Virginia Miller. Mr. Douglas Dun- can, Mr. Robert Emberger, and Miss Alice Balk, also serving in this field. Supplementing this roster, health instruction is administered by the same mentors. Actual work experience is one of the most valu- able activities of the distributive education course. Students selecting this course and commercial stu- dents receive instruction from Miss Mildred Ankeny, Mr. Edward Kolodgie, Miss Barbara Capece, Mrs. Janet Felter, and Mr. Gerald Donmoyer. Joyce DimmicJ{ Virginia H. Evans Twenty'three