Mount Penn Lower Alsace Joint High School - Penn Alma Yearbook (Reading, PA)

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Courrer' Arithmetic Super1fiJe5.' Golf A great many situations in life call for the use of figures. The pupil will be able to meet these situations with a confident sense of mastery if he takes full advantage of the possibilities which arithmetic offers for developing exact and rigorous methods of thinking. MR. LEE R. BIERLY, B.S. Kutztown State Teachers College Z Exploring arithmetic are: Mr. Bierly and group of seventh grade students. 4 MR. NEVIN S. MATZ, B.S. Kutztown State Teachers College onometry, General Mathematics Since mathematics improves a student's ability to read, understand, and reason, this course will better prepare the individual for a job, for many college courses, and will help him to appreciate the part it has played in the past and future development of civilization. Courfer: Algebra, Solid Geometry, Trig- Protracting the composite cosine angles are: I' Reeder, S. Snyder, and Mr. Matz. in Education sylvania State University eral Mathematics Each course in math will help develop habits of clear thinking and logic for the student. One course may encourage study of shorter methods of arithmetic processes, while another provides opportun- ities for mastering every day mathematical operations. Each, however, will contribute to a better understanding of the basic, necessary mathematical skills. MR. JOHN I.. SHARADIN, B.S., M. Kutztown State Teachers College, Penn- Caurfer: Algebra, Plane Geometry, Gen- Supe'1'1fiJe.r.' Lost-and-Found Department Discussing a theorem are: Mr. Sharadin, W Hauclc, B. Hawk, and M. Wolfe.

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ul r MRS. MARY C. deMERLIER, B.A. Pennsylvania State University Caurfef: French, English Superrfifex Y-Teens Club, Tenth Grade Admiring Le Tricouleur arei J. Tucker, J. Heller, and Mrs. Sponsor de Merlier. Each foreign language study develops an appreciation for foreign customs, and a better under- standing of our own language both as to grammatical construction and cognates in vocabulary. 'Nl MRS. HELENE E. OTT, B.S. in Ed. University of Pennsylvania Courfefs English, German Preparing a fragen are: M. Marisseau, Gerhard, Mrs. Otto, and M. Reisel. German helps the student to understand speech habits and customs of our Pennsylvania German area, and to lay a foundation for further study in scientific research. Fol Erk IN MR. JOHN A. ZAJAC, AB. University of Scranton Courier: Latin, English lowing Caesars Gallic compaigns are: Mr. Zajac. E. Bard. R. SupeHiHM'.The Junior Classical League es. and J. Hibschman. Latin acquaints the pupil with Roman culture such as law, literature, architectural features, and customs upon which our own culture is based.

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. I n . Dance Band Practicing under the watchful eye of Mr. LeVan is the clarinet section of the Junior Band. IN D lxff MR. WILLIAM H. LEVAN Conservatory of Music, Philadelphia Comffer' Instrumental Music Supez'1'ire.f.' Senior and junior Bands, The sign of a cultured person is his appreciation of good music. Whether symphonic or choral, music is the international language enjoyed by all. l I IN MR. LEE E. LINN, B.S., M.S. West Chester State Teachers College, University of Pennsylvania Courxers Vocal Music Szzper1fiJeJ.' junior Inter. and Senior Enjoying Gershwin are: J. Rothenburger, Mr. Linn, M. Snyder, and choruses, Mixed Omit J. Frick. Since music plays such a prominent role in our everyday lives, in relaxation, recreation, and even in work, it is important that the student learns more about it.