Lansdowne High School - Lahian Yearbook (Lansdowne, PA)

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T. Conrad shows the interior of a log cabin to B. Shiner. What is the meaning of moon craters?” as s B. Schacht of P. Hess and D. Hill. R. Amwa e and J. Elliot hold up their Santa Claus doll for A. Parson to admire. B. Barfod lectures on O'Henry. The World is certainly shrinking, says R. Myers, to J. Speers, J. Rinier. N- Haymaker explains the inflation probletn to M. O’Neill, G. Caldwell. B. Caudioso, and L. Fratini.

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Dictionaries are distributed to English classmates by J. Kelly and R. Short. HINDER PEACE TALKS tional, familiarity with other languages helps abolish the language barrier which greatly separates people of the United States from citizens of other nations. A strong mutual understanding is regarded as most important in gaining new friends and holding allies. The magic of Algerian sands, the colorful excite- ment of Spanish matadors, and the triumphant eagles of Roman legions sprung to prominence in classrooms of French, Spanish, and Latin. The mastery of grammar, vocabulary, and literature were criterions for achievement in language classrooms. Extra-curricular clubs enabled students of lan- guage to persuc fascinating aspects of language and culture. French Club, Spanish Club, and Junior Classical League meetings were typified by entertain- ment, comradeship, lively discussion, movies and slides, and unique field trips. French enthusiasts journied to Maurice's, an authentic French restaurant in Philadelphia, for a delicious dinner of foreign foods in April. Puppets by G. Brynes are shoton to D. Miller. D. Hunt- singer. and . Amicule. The card catalog series is indispensable for A. A model department store is set up by D. E. Spanish student. ]. Yerger. admires Mexicar Irwin and J. Florence. students V. Tecce and R. Shoudt. costumes.

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Nl ! HISTOR Y ILLUMINES CURRENT PROBLEMS Election results are discussed by C. Safford, B. Biggins. P. Penrose, and L. Richards. Aa understanding of the economic and political developments from which stem the current world tensions and ideological struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union is made manifest through the study of social studies. An old colonial fortress is examined by G. Broo . V. Laws, and P. Ritzinger. The study of the company town of Hershey, the playing of music of great Italian composers, the writing of term papers on Abraham Lincoln, the Quakers, guns of the Civil War, the Industrial Workers of the World, and assorted subjects, and a study of comparative governments are typical of the subject material offered in four years of high school history. Students discovered the essence of history beyond the mere memorization of dates and places. Cultural, individualistic, and political characteristics of the early Americans were explored through projects by fieshmen. Members of the world history class saw parallels between historical background and current events. American history was made applicable today through the study of labor, government, and econ- omy. World affairs, which delved into current prob- lems, also referred back to Plato, Socrates, and Dar- win for information to aid in understanding the world's problems. A famous painting of Lenin speaking to his followers.