Oakmont High School - Periscope Yearbook (Oakmont, PA)

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New J 1 fb' J Xe X X' ,F- s . ,-J SKY?-Pl L ' -ff'-'oy ff' xc--r' aw More Abou MARY E. MOOT, B.S.- The 0.H.S. music students find that music really has charms as Miss Moot teaches it. This year the Music De- x-'V' MISS HELEN M. HAM- MUN, B.S., who knows that cooking and sewing are Mthc way to a lllllIl,S heart, teaches Domestic Science to the futurc Uakmont housewives, who thoroughly enjoy the woman- ly art of cooking. Thanks to the instruction of MR. GEORGE D. POR- TIGR, O2lklll0llt,S hoys have learned to transform mere pieces of wood i11to useful ar- ticles of furniture. Included in tl1e Manual Training course is mechanical drawing for en- gineers-to-be. am-5, 4 partment cooperated with Miss Ekas of the Drama De- partment to produce the well- known opera, 'GMartha. HELEN E. WTHITE, A.B.- Miss Wlhite is truly an aide- de-camp to all the budding artists of 0.H.S. as well as to those in charge of plays or parties. Besides her daily art classes, she also sponsors the Art Club. ff Min nf 'J' 10

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With Well-Known People A staff mernher of the 1940 PERISCOPE reports the following interview with Mr. Vlvalter L. Reitz, prin- cipal of Qakmont High Srhool. For the interview, Mr. Reitz was dressed in a hrown suit, tan shirt. and a rather gay neektie. Q. Wihere were you horn? A. Berlin, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Wihat is your favorite pastime? A. My pastimes are fishing and hunting. Q. Vlfhat is your favorite flower? A. ,lim rather partial to the rose. Q. lln an effort to determine his favorite food.b If you were sentenced to die, what would you want for a last supper? A. I'm afraid I wouldn't want any at that time. tFoiled again Y P Q. Wlhat do you think of the modern pastime. jitterbugging? A. I think that it is just the same as any other fad-it cannot and will not last. frfut, tilt -- Mr. W, L, Hgqyrz Reitzj H Prinvipul Q. Who is your idol? A. LAfter much hesitation! Theodore Roose- velt. Q. Lastly, Mr. Reitz, if finances would permit, what equipment would you like for O.H.S. A. Wie could use an extension to the huilding, a larger personnel, and a more varied curriculum. Hats Off to the O. H. S. Health Department MARY WILLIAMS, R.N. JANICE F. WEAVER, R.D.H. DoN,aLn A. Fusm. NLD. S. J. WII.DEN, D.D.S. U

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C Faculty JOHN VV. YVAGENSEIL. B.S., M.l9lfl.4Mr. W'agenseil is ever rezuly to clcmonstrate a General Science or u General Math teclinicality to a bewil- Altllougll the 0.H.S. French course is not easy, '4Frencl1- men come back for more, an- ticipating tlle fun, games, and friendly chuckle of PERISCOPIC anfl French Club sponsor. MISS FRANCES T. MC- NALL, A.B., better known as l,insti.,' HTHICL D. RAY, A.B.. M.B.'-- The untiring airl of Miss Ray calms the troubles of young IllI.ltll6I'lllltlClHIlS. Her enthusiasm in directing the Math Club and Girl Reserves is a subject of admirationito all 0.H.S. students. ll tlerctl fresliie. He sponsors both Science clubs untl tlie bantl. MISS YIOLA SACKTER. B.S.. lVl.A., and MISS HELEN R. SHELLABY, B. of Fld., in- structors of typing and short- llancl, 'gtalk it over with MlSS MARY E. BARBER. A.B., who comprises the en- tire personnel of the Latin Department.