Newark High School - Reveille Yearbook (Newark, OH)

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.J nl L . F ' 1 1 Helen Lavin Mildred Hawke Esther Larr Ph.B., University of Ph.B., Denison Univ. A.B., Col. ofWc1oster Chicago Graduate work at English A English Denison University Public Speaking English Dramatics Bertha L. Crilly A.B.,Den. U. gM.A., O.S.U., Grad, work C0lumbiaU., Middle- bury C., Northw. U. English, journalism . , . . C. W. Klopp Sam S. Gelfer Florence Myer Supgrvisof of Musig Institute of Applied B.S., Mich. State Music, New York Normal, Denison U. Head Violin Dept., Univ. ot' California Denison University Physican Education Instrumental Music English placed on the construction and usage of correct English. The purpose of composition is to give the pupil the power to present his ideas clearly and effectively. The aim of literature is to in- terest the pupil in reading with discrimination and appreciation. Extensive and varied reading is expected of all pupils in all courses. Mu sic Included in the music training offered to the students are the band, the operetta, and the or- chestra. The band aims to give its members a A. B. Long Purdue University Bradley Polytechnic Univ. of Wisconsin Director of Physical Education Music comprehensive playing knowledge and to develop rapid sight reading. The operetta serves as a natural means of self-expression and offers an op- portunity for a large number of pupils to par- ticipate. The orchestra provides instrumental ex- perience and stimulates an appreciation for good music. Physical Education Health classes, designed to supply the essen- tial knowledge necessaiy for the maintenance of personal hygiene have been added to the regu- Twenly nine

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Dorothy Bline Nelle Smith A.B., O. Wes. Univ. B.S., Ohio Univ. M.A., O.S.U., Grad, Commercial Law work Univ, of Cin. General History English, History Sarah S. Schiffeler Mary Rexroth Xvells Col., B.A., A.B., Denison Univ. Denison Univ., Ohio University B,Mus., Denison U. French, Latin Grad. work O.S.U. French, German Social Sciences The history courses offered from the sophomore year through the senior year survey the develop- ment of history from ancient times up to the present day. The aim of the courses is to pro- mote an intelligent understanding of the progress and development of the laws, life, and manners of the world. This year the Constitution and the Northwest Ordinance were stressed in the American history classes. The economic course deals with the economic changes and problems of today. ' T. . I M ........,-. Louisa E. Orr Florence Boyd B.S. in Education, Ohio Univ., Grad, work Univ. Wis. and O.S.U., Modern and General History A.B., O. Wes. Univ. French, Latin C. P. Smith A.B., O. Wes. Univ. Grad. work O.S.U. Latin, Debate Eunice E. Thomas A.B., O. Wes. Univ. M.A., Columbia U. Ohio State Univ. English Foreign Languages The foreign languages taught here are Latin, French, and German. There are four aims in the teaching of the languages: reading, speak- ing, understanding, and Writing. While the im- mediate purpose of a language is to develop lin- guistic skill, the ultimate aim is the ability to understand foreign civilizations, the study of the life involved, the social customs and cultural atti- tudes of the people of other nations. English The course in English comprises grammar, com- position, and literature. In grammar emphasis is Twenty-eighl

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Thirty Charles A. Eckert B.S. in Education, O.S.U., Grad. work Ohio State Univ. Director of Industrial Arts Luther Hanshue B.S. in Ed., Witten- berg C., Grad. work Witten. C., I-Iistory, Economic Geograph, Assistant Coach Willis A. Whitehead M.A. in Education, Ohio State Univ. BachelorArchitecture, Ohio State Univ. Industrial Arts james S. Kirkpatrick B.S. in Education, Ohio State Univ. Industrial Arts Mary E. Barnes Secretary to Principal Physical Education lar physical education curriculum. Students now attend three regular physical education classes and one health class a month as required by state law. The gymnasium classes have for their aim the strengthening of the body and the pro- viding of healthful hobbies for leisure time. Industrial Arts The Industrial Arts Laboratories underwent many changes this year. The basis for these Frank G. Handel Superintendent of Buildings Attendance Officer Industrial Arts A changes is the growing belief that students must be given the opportunity for gaining disposi- tions relative to problems of living embodied in the material phases of man's existence. The heart of this new system is the planning center where the student may take up problems con- fronting him or plan his courses for the future. After a student has passed the planning center, he then contacts the laboratory where he may enter any technical or mechanical field.