Montana State University Billings - Rimrock Yearbook (Billings, MT)

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These kids from the lab school won'i have grass stains or dirt on their clothes after REX LAUNDRY CO.. 25 S. 2Mh. cleans them.

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Among the fuzzier of the photos are some candid shots of students engaged in student teaching, a pastime classed by the strong-hearted as their Baptism of Fire, or Death Where Is Thy Sting?” The baptism occurs daily throughout an entire quarter and is applied in the campus elementary school to Mrs. Allman (above), Henry Miller and Thelma Wertz (below), Doris Bolt (above right, opposite page). Mrs. D. J. Reese, director of the elementary “lab” school and associate professor of education, is pictured above left, opposite page with teaching staff, Mrs. Altimus. Mrs. Simpson. Mrs. Voyta. Miss Nodler. Mrs. Cummings and Mrs. Schuyler (below left, opposite page). Lab school students leave for recess (below right, opposite page) and their play will be supervised by hardy education students. All of which is to say that education students “get the work.” and properly. The program is not an easy one; but then, education of any kind does not come easily. Eastern insists that teaching is an art and a science, and that teaching is the most important job an individual can undertake. This being so. Eastern believes that its duty is to turn out the very finest young people, teachers who will be able to make the education of Montana youth a meaningful and productive process. This is a goal worth striving toward—worth working mighty hard to attain! bc iooC fat exfoenimeat

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« Complete building supplies from ALDRICH LUMBER CO.. 2725 4lh Ave. N. All Eastern students are aware of the cerebral palsy school in our basement. As its official name indicates, the Demonstration Cerebral Palsy Center is a demonstration in special education. The center is a three-way cooperative project of the Montana Chapter of the National Society for Crippled Children and Adults (Mr. Borchert serves as executive director), the State Board of Health and Eastern, which contributes space and a lasting interest. Medical direction is under Dr. W. H. Hagen; education supervision, Mrs. Wilson. Cerebral Palsy Center’s staff hopes to effect adoption of a state special education program for all handicapped children. Mr. Borchert and his office staff. Miss Pearl Leonard and Mrs. Grace Johnsrud. are pictured at top of opposite page. Mrs. Wilson and students, Mary Jane Hart. Aryss Teterud and William McMillan, participate in routines of classroom study (top right, opposite page). aim ,,, Until only recently, most cerebral palsy victims were thought to be mentally deficient—their lack of control over facial and vocal muscles delays expression of ideas and distorts speech. Yet over seventy per cent are of average or above average intelligence. Thus the center, like any school, means hope and help for children, potentially useful citizens. Willis Sage watches (left, bottom page) his reflection in the mirror as he attempts forming words. Through regular daily practice under guidance of Mrs. Baker, speech therapist, he gains in speaking skill. Mirrors are an important part of learning; imitation instructs. Nellie Kujath (upper left) views herself walking and continually makes improvement. Physical therapist Miss Hanson straps an arm board on William McMillan to aid muscle relaxation (bottom right). Little Karleena Hills learns to tie her shoe (lower right, opposite page) helped by Mrs. Restad. occupational therapist. Shoe-lacing is a usually routine task, but mastery comes only through careful training of muscle cooperation.