Lower Merion High School - Enchiridion Yearbook (Ardmore, PA)

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LW C U' Dechnik I Endslow Ilzud Ron C. Kerner T. Copeland E. ' ' ' 'P V if' ' 'l ' V I ' , --T' ': ' 'P ' lu TZ H 'L7 I ' ' PPYYIIII ff' P H PIII ' J If 6 pt rj-ji! , . '. '. , , s 4VVhistler, . Helveston, O. Robinson. ' primary aim of the Lower Merion, u' ess artment, including secretarial, general clerical, and istributive education majors, is to train young people I for positions in offices and retail stores. Varied courses offer information and skills of great value to all stu- dents who take advantage of excellent equipment and competent, experienced faculty. Graduates are always in demand for positions on the Main Line and in Philadelphia. The employment office is available for both employers and graduates. yMMfiN,?ig.EJI EaclALlQ:JgXi7zTMENT W A. S. BENNER A. S. BENNER Rider College, B.C.S., Susquehanna University, B.S., Temple University Ed.M., Consumer Problems, Business Law, Treas- urer of Athletic Association. BEATRICE EASTER, Indiana University, B.S., Columbia University, M.A., Typing I, Junior Cimmercial Club, World Aifairs Activities. HELEN A. KULP, New York University, B.S., Temple University, M.S., Bookkeeping I, II, Office Practice, Senior Commercial Club, Girls' Swimming. IMARY E. OEBBECKE, Drexel Institute of Technology, A.B., Business Law, Business Problems, Typing I. MARGARET MORRIS SARGENT, Drexel Institute of Technology, B.S., Temple University, M.A., Distributive Education, Lower Merion Business Society, Red Cross Club. ELIZABETH L. SCHWALM, Drexel Institute of Technology, B.S., University of Pennsylvania, M.S., Shorthand I, Salesmanship, Knitting Club, Sophomore Commercial Club. ANITA M. TAYLOR, University of Pennsylvania, B.S., Columbia University, M.A., Shorthand II, Typing II, Bookkeeping I, Showpeople, Thespian . , 1 Reti 31 JanuarXTQi56. 1 JN! I' if A ii yy rd if iff f QTVR ii if ly ST' , rl I rx NN K i if Mr. Hutton teaches dates in history. if l, Q0 . lffifwii if .6 MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE DEPARTMENTS In high school more than half of Lower Merion Senior High Schoolis students will study Mathematics. Algebra I, plane geometry, Algebra II, solid geometry, and trigonometry are the courses offered. Lower Merion offers courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and general science and provides every opportunity for a student to prepare himself so that he may help meet the present-day increasing demand for scientists in all fields. HAROLD VV. I-IELvEsToN PAUL KEEVER THEODORE H. COPELAND, JR., Franklin and Marshall College, B.S., Columbia University, M.A., Temple University, Ed.D., Algebra I, Plane G90meU'y, PSychology Club, Rally Committee, Soccer, SABINA DECHNIK, Moravian College for Women, B.A., Biology, Sophomore Science Club. ISABEL K. ENDSLOW lsee Guidancel. MARY McC. GRAHAM, Lebanon Valley College, B.S., Temple Univer- sity, M.S., Biology, Bowling Club. HAROLD W. HELVESTON, Haverford College, B.S., Temple Univer- sity, M.Ed.. Algebra II. CHARLES J. HENNE, Albright College. A.B., Biology, General Chemistry, Junior Science, Boys' Hi-Y, Merionite, Football Programs. ROBERT' A. HILL, University of Pennsylvania, A.B., Temple Univer- sity, M.S., Algebra II, Plane Geometry, Junior Class Sponsor, Soccer fHead Coachl. PAUL KEEVER, Muhlenberg College, B.S., University of Pennsylvania, M.A., Chemistry, Science Club. WILLIAM M. KEIM, Kutztown State Teachers College, B.S., Univer- sity of Pennsylvania, M.S., Physics, Biology, Enchiridion, Rifle Club. CHARLES L. KERNER, JR-. West Chester State Teachers College, B.S., Biology, Plane Geometry, Soccer. CHARLES A. KISSELL, Bucknell University, Sc.B., Pennsylvania State University, M.S., Plane Geometry, Solid Geometry, Trigo- nometry, Assembly Committee. SEBASTIAN JOHN MARZUCCO 1See Technicall. JOHN D. MILLER. Haverford College, A.B., University of Pennsyl- vania, M.S., Geometry, Algebra II, Trigonometry, Solid Geometry, Photography Club. OLIVER E. ROBINSON fSee Guidancel. EDGAR M. WHISTLER, Lebanon Valley College, B.S., Columbia University, A.M., Chemistry, Biology, Enchiridion. s f it . ff -.oifzffrdi 'f 4. 'f i f ' S ' Que: .iw-.ewesff W af :QV any -4 , 293.5 eh' , .- fy e ws .i ,, M, Thirteen

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e fri? Ii. . 2 i 'c' 1 i i E. Stauffer, A. Della Rezza, I. Francis, I. Maclnnes, M. Major, C. Filler. LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT This year seven hundred and fifty eight students are taking courses in French, German, Latin, and Spanish. Xivhether they are mastering the basic fundamentals of the grammar, learning to speak in a foreign tongue, reading the classics in the original, or struggling with the ablative absolute, they are developing an apprecia- tion for the culture and mores of a country not their own-so vital and necessary for international under- standing in this present day of one world. lVIARGAReT M . MAJOR ALBERT C. ADAM, Bates College, A.B., Springfield College, B.P.E. University of Pennsylvania A.M., German I. II, III, IV. ANTHONY DELLA REZZA, University of Pennsylvania, B.S., M.S., Spanish I, II: English II, Rifle Club, Boys' Bowling Club, Bowling Coach. M. CLARE FILLER, Dickinson College, A.B., Latin II, IV Honor Society, Knitting for Christ's Home. JEAN E. FRANCIS lSee Guidancej JOAN MAC INNES- Wilson College, B.A., Middlebury College, M.A., French II, III, IV, Showpeople, Senior Play. MARAGARET McK. MAJOR, Wilson College, A.B., Columbia Univer- sity, M.A., Latin II, III, Bridge Club, Cheerleaders. ELIZABETH N. S-TAUFFER, Barnard College, B.A., Middlebury College, M.A., French I, II, French Club. NORA B. THOMPSON. University of Pennsylvania, A.B., Columbia University, A.M., Temple University, Ed.D., Spanish I, II, English II, Slpanish Club. 1. .J 5 -. . ., W! ' I was ,.,...,f .A iw Twelve First Row: M. Howell, H. Reeves, B. Leitch, J. Hutton, J. Quinn. Second Row: E. Wilcox, R. Ruoff, I. Brennan, H. VVarren. HISTORY DEPARTMENT Following the Lower Merion tradition of having a variety of courses, the social studies department offers four different courses. Ancient history, modern history, and social problems are elective courses, while United States history is required of every student by state law. Approximately two-thirds of the student body are studying one or more of these courses. H. GeN DELL Reeves JOHN L. BRENNAN, LaSalle College, B.A., Villanova University, M.A., United States History, Football Club, Baseball Club, Football QHead Coachj, Baseball, W. HERBERT HORNER, Muhlenberg College, Ph.B., Temple Univer- sity, M.S., Modern History, Crew Club, Wrestling Club, Crew tHead Coachl, Wrestling fHead Coachl. MILLARD L. HOWELL, Geneva College, B.S., University of Pittsburgh, Ed.M., United States History, English IV, Chess Club, Basketball Club, Basketball. J. CHARLES HUTTON, University of Maine, A.B., Temple Univer- sity, M.Ed., United States History. BEATRICE N. LEITCH, Temple University, B.S., University of Pennsylvania M.A., Modern History, Future Teachers of America Club. JOSEPH F. QUINN, West Chester State Teachers College, B.S., Columbia University, M.A., United States History, Football Club, Football. H. GENDE-LL REEVES, Lafayette College, B.S., University of Penn- sylvania, A.B., Modern History, United States History, Baseball iHead Coachl. ROBERT M. RUOFF, Albright College, B.S., Ancient History, English II, Jazz Club, Basketball fHead Coachl. HAROLD F. WARREN JR., Duke University, B.A., Social Problems, Football Club, Football. EDMUND Q. WILCOX, Swarthmore College, A.B., Social Problems. Football Club, Football. Herr Adam-unweit, mittelskraft, and wahrend.

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'ef' First Row: S. Kressler, S. Marzucco, R. Schirm, J. Lehmler. Second Row: N. Gillam, R. McGrath, L. Suloff, J. Hearn. TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT Technical students were interested in the industrial arts contests sponsored by the Ford Motor Company. Eight of the projects that withstood the rigors of the Philadelphia show won gold medals for fine craftsman- ship and excellent design at the national exhibition in Dearborn, Michigan. Field trips to Westiiighotise, General Electric, Bald- win, Budd Manufacturing, and the Ford assembly plants revealed to the juniors and seniors the import- ance of Delaware Valley manufacturing to our national economy. RUSSELL S. IYICGRATH NEAL F. GILLAM, Ohio State University, B.S., Machine Construction, Botany Club. JOHN G. HEARN, Philadelphia Museum of Art, B. of A.A., English Il. Welding. S. M. KRESS-LER, Pennsylvania State University, B.S., English II, Science, Swing Club, Visual Aids. JOHN P. LEHMLER, Drexel Institute of Technology, University of Pennsylvania, Electricity. SEBASTIAN JOHN MARZUCCO, Pennsylvania State University, B.S., University of Pennsylvania, M.S., Drafting, Plane Geometry, Mathe- matics, Track Club. Track fHead Coachl. RUSSELL Se. McGRATH, University of Pennsylvania, B.S., University of Pennsylvania, M.S. ROBERT L. MILLER, Millersville State Teachers College, B.S., Wood- working, Driver Training, Crew, Wrestling. RICHARD D. SCHIRM, University of Pennsylvania, Machine Shop, Related Drawing, Assembly Committee. LYMAN SULOFF, Williamson Trade School, Auto-Mechanics, Rifle Coach. li First Row: M. Sheely, E. Fowler, M. Hay, M. Barber. Second Row: S. Kressler, P. Harkins, J. Hearn, E. Baer, I. McCor- mick, . Raycroft. ENGLISH DEPARTMENT The English department offers a variety of courses planned to meet the needs or aptitudes of all students of the school. In addition to assigned College Prepara- tory, Commercial, and General elective courses- such as Drama, Journalism, Creative Writing, or Music, Art, and Literature-may be chosen by interested pupils. ELIZABETH I. FowLER EULA E. BAER, University of Pennsylvania, B.S., M.S., English II, IV. MADGE D. BARBER, Meredith College, A.B., English IV, Bible Literature, Travel Club. ANTHONY DELLA REZZA fSee Foreign Languagel . GLENN W. ETZWEILER, Washington and Jefferson College, B.S., English II, III, Football Club, Football, ELIZABETH J. FOWLER, Goucher College, A.B., English III, IV, Merionite. JANE E. GULICK, Ursinus College, B.A., English III, Hockey. PAUL H. HARKINS, Waynesburg College, A.B., Columbia University, M.A. English II, III, Tennis Coach MARGARET FLECK HAY, Goucher College, A.B., English IV, News Bureau, Enchiridion. JOHN G. HEARN fSee Technical! MILLARD L. HOWELL fSee Historyj SYHELDON M. KRESSLER fSee Technicalj IRENE McCO'RMICK, Juniata College, B.A., Columbia University. M.A., English II, III, Merionite, Gin Rummy Club. EVA PECK MURPHY, Lebanon Valley College, A.B., English III, S-howpeople, Modern Dance Club. AGNES M. RAYCROFT, Temple University, A.B., Yale University, M.A., English III, IV, Enchiridion. ROBERT M. RUOFF lSee Historyl . MYRNA SHEELY, Wilson College, B.A., English II, IV, Music Club, Modern Dance Club, Red Cross Club. NORA B. THOMPSON fSee Foreign Languagej. GERALD H. WOERNER fSee Fine and Applied Artsl. Stadium Entrance by Beach. Fourteen