Muhlenberg High School - Muhltohi Yearbook (Laureldale, PA)

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FRANCES A. M. RAHN Guidance Counselor and Psychological Examiner A.B., Hood College Aspirarits for scholarships Ed- M-, Harvard University Guidance Deparfmenf Sfudies Vocational, Educafional Problems Sharing and understanding educational and vocational problems constituted a major part of the guidance departments duty . . . seventh and eighth grades discussed vocational possibilities and problems of adjustment to school situations . . . upper classmen counseled on vocational choice and personality problems through individual interviews . . . tests administered to students to compare ability with students in other high schools as well as college freshmen . . . U.S. Employment Service tested and interviewed seniors for future vocations . . . a group of parents and seniors took the same interest tests . . . proved that parents know children well enough to predict their interests . . . Bell Telephone Company hired interested senior girls who passed examinations. New Library Contains 6500 Volumes Moved to larger, more attractive quarters to furnish necessary space . . . 6,500 volumes on literature, poetry, drama, essays, history, biography, science, and useful and fine arts provide reference materf ials for students . . . Cole Memorial Shelf recent addition with 21 contributions . . . seventh graders initiated in the use of card file and encyclopedia . . . 12 girls served daily as library assistants with varied duties . . . approximately 200 new books purchased each year . . . 60 current magazines on shelves . , . average weekly circulation 340. Spacious library improves study conditions SARA R. ROTHERMEL Librarian A.B., Mt. Holyoke College 3 l21ll

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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

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CHARLES E. BUCKWORTH LLOYD L. CLEMENS Physical Education Health, Science B.S. in Ed., East Stroudsburg State B.S., Albright College Teachers College Ed.M., Temple University Physical Ed. Aims Toward Body Building Boys' gym classes opened season with football and soccer . . . vvellfremembered class routine-tour of the track . , . spectacular feats on the parallel bars, mats, and horse constituted boys' contribution to gym assembly . . . first dancing classes in seventh grade caused much excitement and anticipation . . . basketball, longball, calisthenics, volleyball, baseball, and track were among the many physical activities . . . firstfaiders could be found on athletic field in fall and spring wrapping each other's mock wounds . . . functions of the various organs of the body stressed in junior high health . . . series of reports, followed by discussions, highlighted twelfth grade personal hygiene. Walking handstancl thrills students