Muhlenberg High School - Muhltohi Yearbook (Laureldale, PA)

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f- tn . .,,,. , a:s'e- ew-'--sew-:Lael ,-. ,L , gf Ye llisl A l it lglsbislf 3 ROBERT J. WINTERS Metal Shop B.S. in Industrial Arts, Millersville State Teachers College Metal student shapes a drill press wise Honclymen Creole Useful Projects Hand workmanship and the proper methods of using tools and conserving materials, which every householder should know, were taught to the students in Industrial Arts Classes . . . consumer education was stressed throughout the year . . . useful and ornamental objects such as cutting boards, chests, tables, mallets, and light bases were made in woodshop . . . bracelets, copper trays, wrought iron fixtures, and tools were among the projects in metal shop . . . future draftsmen in mechanical drawing classes made and studied plans for homes, lettering, and machine drawings . . . boys enjoyed choosing their projects . . . industrial instructors hope some day to have a class of girls. Qgggm QUENTIN R. KEATH JAMES B. SHANER, JR. Mechanical Drawing Wood Shop B.S. in Ed., Millersville Scare Williamson Trade School Teachers College l19l - I -iss: .- . ,ll .,.... s 2 w a : 1 li, 2. - If K, ,ye w 'f ' ',rLQQ',.Ij, 'livin '- 37:5 2: '1g,:f-gi'-f':gK'.f.v. ,sf 1 f Y 1 If --- f f - - no ,- ,.',. li ss flair V,

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IDA L. EBLING Home Economics B.S., Pennsylvania State College M. Home Ec. Ed., Temple University Eating's a specialty of the Chef Club HOME EC CLASSES USE NEW AUTOMATIC WASHER Home economics classes did everything from burning cloth to washing toys . . . sewing projects ranged from aprons and potholders to tailored suits and coats in the advanced classes . . . students modeled their garments in the spring fashion show . . . study also included consumer education and child care . . . cooking classes progressed from basic dishes to fullfcourse meals . . . prepared luncheon and dinners for faculty, Lions Club, and school administrators . . . Chef Club organized to give male cooks an opportunity to enjoy their own concoctions . . . the installaf tion and use of new laundry equipment was an innovation in the department this year. Tum please! DOROTHY J. BOYER Home Economics B.S. in Home Economics, Cedar Crest College ll18l

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ALTA H. HORTON Vocal Music B.S. in Public School Music, Mansfield State Teachers College HENRY F. HOFFMAN, JR. Instrumental Music B.S. in Music Ed., Lebanon Valley College Conservatory of Music ESTELLA I. RUPP Art B.S. in Ed., Kutztown State Teachers College District representatives go over their scores Modern Fcicilifies Aid Aspiring Musicians Music department provides opportunity for students to excercise musical talent either individually or as a member of a group . . . vocal music is a required subject in grades 7-9, inclusive . . . junior high enjoyed informal songs . . . studied operas . . . 7th grade chorus participated in Christmas assembly . . . senior high music elective . . . eligibility for girls' and boys' choruses determined by vocal auditions . . . Mixed Chorus members selected from these groups . . . annual spring concert highlighted season . . . individual instruction given to instrumental aspirants . . . band played for assemblies, athletic contests. and special events . . . special dance band performed for Muhl Revue . . . orchestra furnished music at commencement . . . brass sextet entertained at junior class play. Ari Classes Carve, Model, Poinf Moving to the new wing provided attractive surroundings and an atmosphere more conducive to artistic creation . . . a variety of media for expression were presented . . . students entered posters in national poster contest . . . painted scenery for stage . . . decorated ornaments with Pennsylvania Dutch designs . . . provided colorful displays in show case . . . doll collection proved to be of unusual interest . . . carved jewelry boxes and figurines of wood . . . modeled dishes and vases of clay . . . aspiring Rembrandts painted local scenery . . . finger painting produced interesting designs . . . cultural values of this department were essential to a wellfbalanced school program. Artists apply various media