Lansdowne High School - Lahian Yearbook (Lansdowne, PA)

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Brennan. E. Sehuh and S. Wirth demonstrate [one trigonometrical figures. Mrs. Morris' instructions produce appreciative smiles from D. Treftz and J. Dunbar. D. Connor, J. Egan, Mrs. Dow, and B. Taylor carr-fully prepare for an experiment. W. Irwin, M. Long, E. Lentz and N. Hannah diligently try to solve a chemistry mystery. A. Frost, Mr. Pitt, V. Shisler, L. Schofield, T. Bell go over an experiment in physics class. Pensively observing Mrs. Haas describe a frog are B. Jones, L. Hayre, C. Salmon, and B. Cowperthwait. A. Morrow, L. Broadley, and J. Penny packer perform an experiment in general science.

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a. Y en love to wonder an d that is the 5eet of our Science. —Emerson Lab-assistant A. Frost aids V. Rector. Mr. McClure helps J. Gilbert and L. Zehner demonstrate an experiment before the class. R. Oppel. I Graitcer and J. Eckert listen attentively as Mr. Pitt explains a physics experiment. Mr. Freeman discusses a new trigonometry topic with eager students. Sir Isaac Newton could not have predicted the depth of current mathematical knowledge; still greater demands will be made of future students. To meet these demands students now study the Mathematics Study Group curricula at all grade levels. New stress has been placed on understanding, meaning, pattern, and structure, instead of mere manipulative skills, by seventh and eighth grade teachers Mr. Robert Dix, Miss Florence Shane, Miss Carol Sutcliffe, and Mr. James Seibert. Mrs. Pauline Edwards and Mrs. Gayle How instructed ninth and tenth graders in the intricacies of algebra. Mrs. Esther Morris and Mr. Howard Freeman instructed classes in geometry and trigonometry. Chemistry students, under the direction of Mr. Paul McClure and Mrs. Ardis Dow, investigated the reaction of acids and bases, properties of oxygen and sulfur, and the processes of oxidation and reduction. Mr. Earl Miller and Mr. John Bell handled the general science classes. Mr. Joseph Pitt’s physics students made a total survey of all aspects of energy with special emphasis on the material and analytical approach to science. Aspiring physicists performed experiments in sound, electricity, heat, light, and energy. Tenth grade biologists, taught by Miss Rosemary Strout and Mr. Eiderson Dean, dissected earthworms, crayfish, and frogs. Ambitious students observed radio-active tomato plants, planted terrariums, and gathered leaf, flower, and insect collections. J. Rosner, Mr. Freeman, P. Zartarian and T. Snape inspect an interesting math project.

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UJ cyLi ancjuage id Jr, eSS t —Johnson Mr. iMubach cheerfully writes out a permit for B. Phinney. Whether they are in English, Latin, French, or Spanish, our thoughts must be expressed in clear language if we are to be understood. The administration and faculty are constantly striving to increase students’ competence in the language arts. This year several new teachers joined the English and foreign language departments. Taking students on adventures in grammar and literature were Mr. Walter Mankin, Mrs. Roberta Peterson, Mr. Rodney Sell, and Mrs. Eleanor Scott. Mrs. Josette Kilmer brought the language and literature of her native France to L-A students. The lay reader program and the language laboratory improved the quality of instruction and added interest to the processes of learning. Increased writing assignments afforded students the opportunity to practice and develop their skills in written expression. J. Hoffman, A. h owler, and B. W right entertain during dramatics class. Mrs. Bailey, C. Cucinotta, G. Davis, C, B. Sharpless prepare for dramatics. Crockett, R. Evenson, D. Sinclair, and Eighteen C. Baxter, and J. Yake study their English.