Lansdowne High School - Lahian Yearbook (Lansdowne, PA)

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Putting to use the rules of composition in modern art are B. Jenkins, B. Geyer, K. Pugh, and L. Reith. “JUI pave. Jc one Mrs. Barcus lends aid to the clay work of A. Van Arsdalc, L. Monroe, and S. Hall. T. Xaras makes some deft strokes on A. Hanes' abstract mural. Miss Rutledge supervises P. White in the delicate operation of the paper-cutter as D. Peterson and B. Kelly observe. E. How, J. Oliver ,and L. McGowen find amusement in their original abstracts. Twenty'four

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P. Van Arsdale practices selling prefume to customers B. Cowperthwait and J. Farran in I). E. class. “K UAmeAA lA iL salt yy —Fru.KB Students prepared in bookkeeping, typing, shorthand, clerical practice, office training, business law and salesmanship classes found security in job opportunities offered by the growing industrial complex of Delaware Valley. The use of modern posting, comptometer, and mimeograph machines eased the transition from classroom to office. Business students found many outlets for their talents as they assisted the office staff and faculty members. Members of the Distributive Education Department entertained future participants and their parents at a well-attended tea in March. Miss Mildred Ankeny described the dual nature of the course which combines classroom work in economics, retailing, and merchandising with part-time job assignments in the community. Bowling parties and gay dances were among the social activities of the Future Business Leaders of America. F.B.L.A. members served their community as they addressed and stuffed Easter Seal envelopes. Advisor Mrs. Janet Felter arranged for the viewing of the movie, “A Career That Counts,” about the comptometer which adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides. Members also toured the Bell Telephone Company Building. Bev Hayre, assisted by Miss Polodon, works on the Comptometer and is observed by Janet Wendell. Eager Jim Whitley works on the Monroe Calculator. Twenty'three

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slaiiA to uS. —Dobson C. Morcurn ami A. Baldwin are supervised by Miss Rutledge, while making masks in art class. Inspired by Mrs. A. Elizabeth Barcus and Miss Rebecca Rutledge, the Art Department has become a thriving center of creative activity. Students of all grades enjoyed the prominently displayed clippings announcing current exhibits in the Philadelphia area. Art majors developed a new awareness of prevailing opportunities in their challenging realm. They explored the fields of cartooning, fashion designing, architecture, sculpture, pottery making, and weaving. Special attention was given to the drawing of the figure in different media. Aspects of shade, light, and realism were considered in the painting of the beauties of nature. Exterior and interior home designs were presented through drawings and plywood models. A visit to the University Museum provided majors an opportunity to admire an outstanding display of Renaissance architecture and also the chance to see the museum’s world famous collection of Egyptian art. Hall posters advertising dances, open houses, and other school activities were the work of the newly created Art Service Department. Many hours of hard work were required to produce these attractive, eye-catching placards that contributed to school spirit. G. Nalha ml ia ii and R. K renson employ their imaginative talents in the creation of masks. G. Me. eir executes a Hire-Thc-Handicapped poster under the watchful eye of Mrs. Barcus. S. Broirnback, L. b lowers, and B. Lewis conscientiously work on safety posters. Twenty-five