Muhlenberg High School - Muhltohi Yearbook (Laureldale, PA)

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IDA L. EBLING DOROTHY J. BOYER Home Economics Home Economics B.S., Pennsylvania State University Ed.M., Temple University B.S. in Home Economics Cedar Crest College Home Economics Department Broadens Its Course Added attraction for the senior sewing students was Swedish weaving . . . seventh grade learned the fundamental stitches and also the use and care of the sewing machines and their attachments . . . made aprons and potholders in preparation for next year's cooking class . . . notebook was project of eleventh grade sewing class . . . the most ambitious garment was a velvet coat made by Ann Koch . . . suits, corduroy shirts, blouses, and skirts were modeled in the fashion show . . . laundry unit was taught after the installation of the new lronrite . . . annual breakfast was held stressing the importance of proper food and the proper method of serving . . . films were purchased which explained the principles of interior decorating . . . study of budgets will help the girls to economize in the buying of food . . . the senior girls, under the direction of Miss Weida, student teacher, studied Personal Adjustment, Marriage, and Fam- ily Living . . . boys' chef club chose rabbit, french fried potatoes, and strawberry short-cake as dishes they preferred. Eighth graders serve breakfast

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ROBERT K. HARTZELL Graphic Arts, Driver Education B.S. in Industrial Arts Millersville State Teachers College JAMES B. SHANER, JR. Wood Shop Williamson Trade School Safe Driving Rules Are Stressed Mr. Hartzell, Graphic Arts teacher, has taken over Driver Education this year . . . to familiarize the student with correct and safe methods of driving under a competent instructor, is the aim of Driver Education . . . instruction consists of both classwork and behind-the-wheel training . . . students are excused from classes two periods each week to try their hands at the steering wheel . . . once a week students study safety rules in theory class . . . eighty-one students desired to take this course . . . twenty have already passed their tests . . . twenty-one are receiving behind-the-wheel training now . . . all eleventh grade students are required to take theory class. Leis see what makes this tickfj , DONALD D. DELP i Driver Education B.S. in Ed.. East Stroudsburg State Teachers College Cserving in U. S. Armyj

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9-4 blend voices in song Music Department Completes Successful Year Music must take rank as the highest of the fine arts-as the one which, more than any other, ministers to human welfarej'-Herbert Spencer . . . applause was merited by Junior High Chorus as they performed successfully in assembly . . . eighth-grade students were made acquainted with various musical instruments, how they operate, and to what section of the orchestra they belong . . . choruses were chosen by auditions individually tape-recorded . . . students of the ninth grade studied operas . . . a test to determine the seniors' ALTA H. HORTON Vocal Music B.S. in Public School Music, Mansfield State Teachers College indigenous musical pitch and ability was given . . . junior high students were given instrumental lessons in preparation for membership in the school band or for use in their vocations or avo- cations . . . everyone possessed the Christmas spirit as members of the band led the students in caroling in front of the school . . . junior high vocalists enjoyed informal songs . . . senior high choruses blended their voices in religious, patriotic, and novelty numbers. HENRY F. HOFFMAN, JR. Instrumentzzl Music B.S. in Music Ed.. Lebanon Valley College Conservatory of Music