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

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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.

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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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MISS ANITA A. GEIGER, B.S. Pennsylvania State University Courier: Physical Education, Health Superzfirei: Cheerleading, Girls' Basket- ball -- Explaining the fundamentals of basketball to P. McMichael, S. Rambo J. Guinther is Miss Geiger. Physical education ranges from individual and team sports to dancing, games, formal exercises, and co-recreational activities. The objective of physical education is the development of strength, agility, stamina, body coordination, and physical skills that will be of direct value in life's situations. E ucfmow D MRS. ARLENE M. LINDERMAN, B.S. East Stroudsburg State Teachers College Cou1'.fe.r,' Health, Physical Education Supewireys Girls' Athletic Association, Girls' Official Club, and Intramural Sports for Girls Assisting P. Williams in her handstand while G. Byram, and E. Kline gayly watch is Mrs. Linderman. Health is the cardinal principle of education and there is no doubt health knowledge is essential since little can be accomplished in life without good health. Since every individual and student is entirely responsible for her own health, she should have a greater respect for her body, what it can do, and be in the habit of keeping it at its best.