Muhlenberg High School - Muhltohi Yearbook (Laureldale, PA)

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Librarian Director of Guidance Muhlenberg's Library played an important role to the student for any information unknown to him or for the purpose of attaining greater knowledge. Knowledge is something that can never be taken from any individual. Thomas Carlyle once said, A library is a poor man's university. Mrs. Mary Jo Winings, librarian, returns misplaced book to its rightful position. Sense and sensibility were two factors stressed by our Guidance Counse- lor for the students' own benefits. A friend in need is a friend indeed and this department was fore- most to students for guid- ance and problems. It equipped individuals with initiative and instilled con- fidence within them. Miss Frances Rahn, guidance director, advises two students concerning their future plans -ggjgvu .f

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Mr Lawrence lmboden, Typing instructor. That's right, IM B O-D-E-N. The Commercial Department is one of great impor tance to our school and its functions. This course ad- ministered bookkeeping, shorthand, business law, typ- ing, and office practice along with everyday assign- ments. Students were engaged With the business staff for the purpose of the financial end of the Muhtohi and Observer. Senior pupils, engaged in this particular course, took part in work experience. This included iobs in local industries and in this manner they became accustomed to the responsibilities as future iobholders. This ex- perience gained by the girls was one of highest value. As a second task, the girls were each assigned to act as secretary to a faculty member and assist with their clerical work. Fourssore and seven years ago . . . oops! Wrong class. Miss Thelma Knauss teaches typing and shorthand. Don't tell me A doesn't come after B! Mr. Norman Wisrner, teacher of commercial subiects. Commercial Department The Law and Mr. Butz-Mr. Joseph Butz instructs a Business Law class.

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we Ci ' 2 13 t 'r L -N X ' we fb Miss Marcia. Gehman eagerly stresses, with much enthusiasm, proper English grammar .. J. T' and usage. I Mrs. Mildred Bodolsky instructs in writing research papers as she prepares her pupils for college life. g jp First and foremost in everyone's goal is the ability to converse and write intelligently with whomever you may come in contact. This desire was striven for in the English Department and gained through an itinerary consisting of grammar, vocabulary, composi- tion work, literature, and iournalism. Also included in this department was a World Literature course for all college-bound stu- dents wishing to increase their knowledge of great masterpieces of literature. Go l l Miss Olive Tennant brightens her literature classes with a bit of humor. Mr. Glenn Woods re- sponds to students' reading of The Solid ld Cadillac. Mr. William Abramowicz gives personal assistance in English composition as well as adding a 'Few moments of Latin in- struction. fra s, Qw',, f gl aggxlp vi f 1 fish?