Muhlenberg High School - Muhltohi Yearbook (Laureldale, PA)

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SARA R. ROTHERMEL Librarian A.B., Mt. Holyoke College Library Provides Books, Magazines, and Newspapers Monthly circulation of library books is nearly 1700 . . . 1953-54 saw 170 new volumes added to the many books now Filling the shelves . . . Reading Times and the Philadelphia Inquirer are the two newspapers that are read by many students and faculty members daily . . . approximately 50 maga- zines are subscribed to by the library, ranging from sports periodicals to home life publications . . . Encyclopedia Britannica World Atlas was acquir- ed in 1953 . . . eleven students are on duty daily to serve as library assistants. Headquarters for PTA workers Guidance Department Advocates School Spirit Guidance department eternally adjusting stu- dents to problems of school life . . . Miss Rahn, guidance counselor, made students' futures bright- er and more purposeful throughout their high school careers . . . cross-examination of junior high pupils encouraged creative capacities and interests . . . promoted extensive school spirit pro- gram in seventh and eighth grade classes . . . ad- vised seniors on post-graduate education for voca- tional training . . . examinations administered to those interested in college work . . . frequent par- ental interviews furthered cooperative effort be- tween school and home. Discussing vocational possibilities FRANCES A. M. RAHN Health Guidance Counselor and Psychological Examiner A.B., Hood College Ed.M., Harvard University

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LEONORA S. GUTHRIE. Commercial B.S. in Ed., Susquehanna University COn leave of abscnccj THELMA L. KNAUSS Commercial B.S. in Ed., Bloomsburg State Teachers College Clerical Students Marvel at Business Procedure Mimeoscope, ostensible partner, Variadex fil- ing, inventory, expense accounts-such is the lan- guage used in Muhlenberg's commercial depart- ment . . . minds and machines hard at work to develop students into competent business person- nel . . . Hrst, second, and third year typists made three mistakes for every two characters punched- shocked by amazing speed of new electric type- writers . . . bookkeeping students forever trying to make Assets equal Liabilities and Proprietorship . . . harassed practice secretaries fought ever-in- creasing battle against time while preparing work- sheets, quizzes, etc., for their individual employ- Students prepare for future headaches ers . . . senior typists became community workers during numerous jobs for outside organizations . . . typing clubs in junior and senior high formed for interested students who were unable to take course . . . first dose of business ethics given Junior Business classes . . . Dictaphone subject of new infatuation for mechanical methods among busi- ness classes . . . also fascinated by intricate cross- reference tiling rules . . . sales students demon- strated high-pressure type salesmanship . . . short- hand enthusiasts interpreted chicken-scratch mas- terpieces . . . all concerned provide a new gen- eration of Wall Street employees. CHARLES E. GOODLING Commercial B.S. in Ed., Shippensburg State Teachers College M.S.. Temple University

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Masters go modern with mobiles ESTELLA I. RUPP Art B.S. in Ed., Kutztown State Teachers College Still Lifes Executed in Oils, Water Colors Mobiles exemplified modern art themes . . . slogans like Art Expression Changes With Child Growth, Art Expression is Vital to Mental and Emotional Growth, helped guide youthful ar- tists . . . theory, not only laboratory work, was included in the form of art appreciation . . . both abstract and realistic forms were divulged in Hngerpainting . . . films and film slides demon- strated art techniques and the work of artists such as Rembrandt, Monet, and Van Gogh . . . Henry I-Iunsicker, 9-3, constructed a stabile which he motorized and for which he arranged lighting effects . . . colorful posters with football as a theme were designed . . . metal repousses-de- signs or pictures impressed in copper or aluminum foil-served as book covers, plaques, and pins . . . still lifes consisting of kitchen utensils were done in oils 5 others in water colors, of objects depicting teen-age life . . . pins, belts, and scarf slides made of felt captured the interest of students . . . ex- perimenting in mingling water colors of various hues developed into attractive and unusual results . . . stencils were cut from which were made Christ- mas cards . . . imaginations roved as pupils put down their interpretations of music as they listened to recordings . . . tendencies toward sculpturing were discovered as junior Michaelangelos carved Figures out of soap . . . student art teachers assisted Mrs. Rupp during the year . . . a club composed of art enthusiasts met again this year.