Montpelier High School - Mirror Yearbook (Montpelier, OH)

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N F RADENBAUGH Montpelier Ohio-Physical Ed., Business Administration Heidelberg Colleg Vhttenberg College University of Wisconsin, Butler University, B. A., Mayors in Social Science Busin ss Adrrinistration, and Physical Education: FOOtbGll, BGS' . Perhaps the best means of emphasizing the need for Bookkeeping knowledge by those who are not engaged in a profession or a business is through show- ing the student how the same principles involved in Bookkeeping for a business W or a profession are used in Bookkeeping for an individual. At Lett DONNA H. BURNS, Cedarville, Ohio-Head of English Dept., Literature Cedarville College, Wooster University, A. B., B. S. in Ed., Senior Class Adviser, Year Book Adviser, Senior Dramatic Coach. The purpose of teaching Literature is to extend, deepen and refine the pupils' acquaintance with the World in which he lives by stimulating intellectual ac- tivity, that will interpret dynamic experiences of the moment. This is accomplished through the study of the masterful thoughts of the great minds of the ages. MARIORIE LOUISE HETH, Montpelier, Ohio-American Government Lake Erie College for Women, Hillsdale, Defiance, Bowling Green, Northwestern, A. B., Librarian. Our Government , the name of our textbook, implies all that should be held dear to true Americans. Only by understanding the form and methods of our government can we hope to preserve the ideals that the founders of our coun- try cherished, namely: liberty, justice for all, honesty of purpose and regard for the rights of others. WALTER W. FABEN, Montpelier, Ohio -French, English, Public Speaking Kenyon, University of Michigan, lohns Hopf lcins University, A. B., A. M. Among modern foreign languages, French holds a most honored position. The French have a literature second only to the English. The French have made notable contributions to World culture in other fields as well. We gain much from the study of the cul- ture of a foreign people. lf we can study but one foreign language, let that be French. MARY CONNELL, Montpelier, Ohio- English I, Latin Bowling Green University, University of Colorado, A. B., B. S., Latin League. Language provides the means by which we are enabled to share thoughts and ideas with our fellow- men. By developing the ability to speak correctly and effectively, we ac- quire our most valuable qualification to success. At Right 25 K. N. MORSE, Montpelier, Ohiof 73 Agriculture , Ohio State University College of Agriculture: B. S. in Agriculture, F. F. A., Young Farmers Association. Vocational Agriculture in High School offers an opportunity to develop skills in farming and to build up a project program that when one graduates from High School, he will be able to engage in farming for himself. ESTHER I. FABEN, Montpelier, Ohio-- Home Economics Miami University, University of Minnesota Graduate School, B, S., Adviser, F. H. A., Girl Reserve. The general aim of vocational home economics education is to prepare the individual for the best type of home and family life as an integral and vital force in social Welfare. Page 12 '

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H. M, SHAEFFER tPrincipall Mathematics Montpelier, Ohio Heidelberg College and Ohio State University B. A. Student Council, Athletic Di- rector DEFINITE AIMS? ln taking a backward glance at our schools we see an institution pulled this way and that. lt seems some of the parts do not fit, and there we see the reactionary that would gladly return to the school of some previous era or at least fix the program so that it would function once and for all. Howe ever the opposition refuses to be static. ANALYTICAL MEDITATION Change is the result, not radical or reaction- ary, but by acauainting themselves with the lessons of the past they are the better pre- pared to answer the problems of the present and attempt the building of plans for the future. This review of the past calls for more definite aims and aims demand a goal. lt is then a task in defining what the aims of education shall be. Thus the better the definition the more direct becomes the goal, and without a definite goal we are unable to tell what road to take and when we will have achieved the goal. This view of education as presented is not a new one. lt is evident today that there is much confusion in education and yet with- out it we would be in the rut of some by gone year, The democratic philosophy of education is ever changing so that we may at least be making an honest attempt to keep a balance that shall insure our educa' tional, political, social and religious freed dom, To appreciate our privileges, changes and confusion, we need only to look about us to be proud we are Americans. H. M. Shaeffer Page l l

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At Right DALE V. SWANSON, Atwood, lndiana-Science, Chemistry Purdue University, Indiana University, B. S. A. and M. S., Science and Athletics. There never has been anything new in the field of material advancement that has not been the direct or indirect result of Chemistry. The future of our progress is in direct proportion to what the Chemist discovers in his laboratory. Chemistry offers many opportunities to anyone willing to industriously and intelligently follow it as a vocation. I. E. BOWER, Lima, Ohio-Physics, Mathematics Miami University, Iohns Hopkins University, A. B., B. S. in Ed., Hi-Y, Sophomore Class Adviser. The present and the future progress of a nation depends to a large degree on the tenacity and brilliance of its men of science. Progress in our civilization comes not from the combined efforts of the many, but from the genius of a few. i,,.,ce. , h D. G. SWANSON, Atwood, lndianam History, Salesrnanship Wabash College, Columbia University, A. B., Freshman Class Adviser. As it has been in the past decade. the cultural development will be the primary aim of History. The glorifica- i tion of wars and hero worship are 1 definitely minimized. May we develop in our youth better citizensecitizens that will LIVE for their COUNTRY. HELEN PARK HAVER, Montpelier, Ohio -Commercial Bowling Green State University, Ohio State University, B. S. in Education, Special in Commercial, School Treasurer. Commercial work is interesting to the high school pupil, because it is instruce tion that will help him to earn his bread and butter after he leaves school. Even though a pupil does not go in- to actual secretarial work after grad- uation, his skill in Shorthand and Type- writing will be very useful to him from a personal point of view. At Left DEAN KANNEL, Montpelier, Ohio-W Music State Teachers College, Special Certificate in Instrumental Music, Band and Orchestra. Difficult it is to throw proper emphasis upon the importance of a well organ- ized Band. This organizations suitability for all out-door occasions places a demand upon their talent, and perhaps nothing else can sway the emotion of the masses like stirring music. LOUISE LATTANNER, Montpelier, Ohio -Music Bowling Green University, Ohio State Uni- i versity, Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, , Diploma Public School Music, Glee Clubs. i The world, thanks to modern invention, is fast becoming conscious of the need for more diversified training in the musical field, that youth may have an opportunity for competition and be prepared to earn a livelihood from this art in the world of tomorrow, PATRICK O'MAl.l.ORY, Public Schools-Watchman University of Experience, Badge of Service, Traffic Patrolman. Page 13 4