Merchantville High School - Record Yearbook (Merchantville, NJ)

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ff' M. FRANCES NICHOLSON, A.B. MARIE M. PENTZ, A.M. AMY CHATEAUNEUF B.S., M.A., Ph.D. HISTUHY AND PUHEIGN LANGUAGES GEORGE A. CLARK E VIRGINIA STORRIE MILTON K. CORBIN PEARL C. KIMES B.S., A.M. B S B.H., B.S., A.M. A.B., A.M.

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DOUBLE, DOUBLE, TOIL AND TROUBLE English is the most essential subject taught in schools today. We are, therefore, very fortunate to have such an excellent English department at M. H. S. Throughout our four years of high school, the English teachers have ably guided and taught us that we might know how to speak correctly, read Well, and Write intelligently. They have strived to give the students an appreciation of the classic literature. We can never forget the days of our lunior and Senior Essays, book reports, and getting up in class to recite and explain poetry. Although it may have seemed a burden at the time, We have all received a most Worthwhile education in our English classes. And so We say a Word of thanks to all of our English teachers who have been our friends and brought us closer to an understanding of the great art of literature!

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LES LANGUES ETRANGERES ET L'HlSTOIRE As a phase ot our great national defense, what could be more important than the vast resources of culture and education that are stored in the reser- voirs of Latin, French, and History. Here under the capable leadership of Mrs. Pentz, Mrs. Nicholson, and a former graduate of M. H. S. and a practice teacher here, Miss Vogels, our Latin classes advance through the amo, amas, amat stages to Omnia Gallia est divisa in tres partes to Procul, procul este, protanif' Guided by the teachings of Pompey and Cicero, we learn ot old Rome and its splendors. We become fast friends of Virgil and Ovid as tales of adventure, romance, and intrigue unfold before us. Parlez vous Francais ? Well, you probably do if you have attended any of Miss Chateauneuf's or Miss Storrie's classes. Here you Will find a veritable gold mine for use in our national defense. In the classroom, the spirit of France prevails, and in the guise of a textbook the customs and traditions of France are made more real and interesting. Under the supervision of Miss Kimes and Mr. Clark, the parade of events that constitute the history of the World pass before us, and We are made to realize the importance of preparedness. We see Alexanders and Napoleons live again in Hitlers and Mussolinis. And we can only hope and pray as we see Washingtons and Lincolns come to lite in the persons of Churchill and Eden, that there will still be a bright tomorrow for democracy.