Le Roy Central School - O At Kan Yearbook (Le Roy, NY)

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.. English .. Chairman of the English department, Mr. Richard- son teaches English IV and half of English III. One of the most important tasks of the senior is the writ- ing of his senior essay , a four thousand word effort which every senior must complete, and from which, among other things, he gains knowledge of the format of a book and an appreciation of scholarship.. The research for this essay is carried on in the library, where the aid of Miss Burton and Miss Fuess, li- brarians, is indispensable. Here, as in all departments, our library is a sine qua non. Mr. McRoberts, a new-comer to the faculty this year, has charge of teaching English to the freshmen students. The course includes the study of grammar, composition and literature in reasonable proportion. Mr. McRoberts also has a remedial reading class in which slow readers are taught to correct their prob- lems and to enjoy reading. Mrs. Balmer, mistress of room eight, who has taught in Le Roy schools for some time, is an inspir- ing and helpful teacher in her Sophomore English classes where a final check of grammar is made, oral work stressed and such literature as Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice is enjoyed. Mrs. Balmer shares the junior English classes with Mr. Richardson. Even though they change school buildings, the eighth graders find that the study of English isn't abolished. It is Miss Morrison's duty to teach Eng- lish to these eighth grade students, and prepare them for more advanced high school courses. Left: Miss Burton and Mr. Richardson in library. Right: Mr. McRoberts and Remedial Reading Class l MRS. BALMER MISS MORRISON

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ART CLASS IN PROGRESS W- ART It's always a pleasure to stop in the art room, because the walls are lined with picturesque paintings, drawings and handiwork. and Miss Harrold herself can usually be found busily engaged in making something . After a student has passed the 61-st two courses, Representation I and De- sign I, in which the fundamentals are mastered, he can advance to more complex work. There are several of these advanced students in the school, all of whom owe their skill and perfection of line to Miss Harrold's instruction. Le Roy High is fortunate in having an art teacher who can do such Fine work herself, and yet. teach others how to do a good job also. MUSIC -W VVhile sitting in study hall, one often hears distinctive noises Hlling the corridors, noises which label the source as room number ten. It is in said room that Mr. johnson makes musicians, or at least potential musicians of melody- minded students. Mr. johnson can leach one the mastery of almost any instrument, and the informality of his methods makes 'both group and private lessons extraordinarily enjoyable. Then too. there is a class in theory, in which students learn the funda- mentals of music, and seemingly spend their time beating rhythmically on chairs and books. I MR. JOHNSON IN MUSIC CLASS

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Home Economics SEWING CLASS Home Economics is included in the curriculum of seventh and eighth grade students, but is an elective course for girls in high school. There are classes in which foods are studied and prepared in the kitcheng a second branch of the course offers instruction in elementary and advanced sewing, while a third di- vision is devoted to the study of children and how to care for them. Indicative of the large place that the Home Eco- nomics Department has been taking in school life is the winter noon cafeteria and Miss Messing's co- operation with the dramatics department in making costumes for the annual operetta and various plays. FITTING A DRESS School, a place in which boys and girls are prepared for later life, offers many courses from which the student derives no immediately noticeable benefit but Home Economics is different. A girl who learns to make an apron, bake a cake, or plan a meal, can apply her newly gained knowl- edge within a short time, and thereby live more healthfully, economically, and es- thetically. if if ,- COOKING CLASS