Oakmont High School - Periscope Yearbook (Oakmont, PA)

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E ftchaaf gem Z4 dfzcwzqfzi' deadly mice crm Mem. Frances T. IVIcNall, A.B. Marguerite Ekas Paul, A.B., M.A. Gladys Short, A.B. French I, II and III English IV English II and III English III Speech Our French Club sponsor hasn't yet found out the meaning of leisure time. Sometimes a bit of French gets mixed into her English III class but everyone laughs and continues in the native tongue. No matter how cornplique life is, MISS McNALL always finds time for her Periscope Staff . . . With rounded lips say 'Food, owe, through, ' echoes from Room 102 as speech class gets off to a peppy start. High on any scnioris list is the Senior Class sponsor and Helen B. I-Ienggi, A.B., IVI.Ed. Guidance Counselor Someone has suggested that MRS. HENGGI, our guidance counselor, should have roller skates for she is always bustling through the halls on some errand of helpfulness. Her office door stands open to all and there many problems are straightened out. As Student Council sponsor she had little time to call her own . . . Joyce I. Gillespie, A.B. Problems of Democracy United States History Good content, .poor voice, says MISS' GILLESPIE as she tries to make her historians speak up. In room 204 many a discussion heated the atmosf phere as Forensic League members voiced their opinions. A well balanced junior class treasury also results from her efforts. English IV teacher, MRS. PAUL. Although she is still Miss Ekas to most of us, her classes and Dramatic Club activities have not changed since she became Mrs . . . It was under the willf ing guidance of Miss Shott that our Acorns apf peared in the Advance Leader. I'Ier English II and III classes will not soon forget those days spent diagraming complicated sentences, writing letters and deciphering Shakespeare. T. D. Bottenlwrn, B,S. Trig Plane Geometry Algebra II Solid Geometry Keeping busy is no problem for our Math Club sponsor, MR. BOTTENHORN. When his mathcf matical problems are over, there's always money to count for he guards the clubs' funds as general school treasurer. To keep him happy at noon, he is the custodian of the lunch hour. -lust try to come back early and you'll find him on the job. Page Thirteen

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7fmcwqk M44 pefzziccefze, fha ' 44 af like Daniel Cronin, B.Ed. Jane McCoy, A.B. Ann Morrow, B.S. General Business English III Physical Education Salesmanship Health MR. CRONIN never gets into mischief, he docsn't have time. He's too busy preparing sales' men and business men for the Oakmont of the future. His I'IifY boys and basketball team en' joyed his helpful guidance and friendship . . . A newcomer to the halls of O.S.I'I.S. is our Yfteens sponsor, MRS. MCCOY. Although she is here only in the mornings, she keeps her English III classes J. Edward Lee, B.S., NLE. Chemistry Physics This year O.S.H.Si. boasts of a topfnotch rifle team, new chemistry lab and science teacher. Science Club came to life again and each budding scientist found new interest in the mysteries of chemistry and physics. Glad you came to us, MR. LEE . . . One of the busiest teachers at Donald McCann, B.S., M.E. World History P, O. D. U. S. History Page Twelve interestingly snappy. juniors will never forget the day at the Oaks with Macbeth Mrs. McCoy engineered this project . . . 'lRoll Call! calls our gym and health teacher, MRS. MORROW. A jamfpacked schedule as sponsor of two Leaders' Clubs, cheerleaders, and a heavy basketball tournaf ment really gave her plenty of opportunity to keep her figure trim. Betty Jane McLaughlin, B.S., M.E. Typing I and II Office Practice Bookkeeping I O.S.H.S. is our likeable MISS MCLAUGHLIN. In spite of a heavy schedule of commercial sub' jects, she still sandwiches in Oak Leaf sponsoring, typing at everyone's request and supervising the Periscope business managers, - and always with a smile. Elmer Gross, B.S. Health - Sociology Physical Education MR. MCOANN likes arguments, hence his interest in the Forensic League. As assistant foot' ball coach he thrilled with all of us over winning the OfV trophy. Add a lively sophomore report room, a day of P.O.D. and history classes and one of our favorite teachers finds himself a busy man . . . We were lucky, said MR. GROSS, crack football and soccer coach, after winning perf manent possession of the OfV football trophy. Yes, O.I'I.S'. agrees We are lucky to have this friendly man to keep the boys on the ball in gym as well as on the gridiron.

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Nothing serious, is Doctor Fusia's decision after he and Miss Trimble examined a Fifth Street patient. 4 This won't hurt at all , Doctor Wilden assures his young patient as he examines her teeth, 75a finely mndic ce awz ian! ML!! fzecaff Za you Paul E. Masters, B.S., M.Ed. Mary Moot, B.S. Jay R. Matchett, B.S. Biology ef- Advanced Science Vocal Music Music Education Plane Geometry f Applied Math Instrumental Music Whether it's the dissecting of some horrid specimen, the 'bisecting of an angle or the solving of a knotty problem in applied math or science, MR. MASTERS is ready with helpful suggestions. Soon the troubles have disappeared. The fascinaf tions of a photography club were introduced to C.S.I'I.S. by this genial teacher .--ff No one who has ever experienced them can forget the Christmas candlelight and Easter services. O.S.H.S. Helen E. White, A.B. Art Thanks to MISS WHITE and her budding Da Vincis O.S.H.S. always has the most artistic posters, beautiful settings for plays, and good make' up artists. The Art Club thoroughly enjoys her snappy sponsorship. Our school could not get along without this master of her art. We fee i ftop picturej Dr. D. A. Fusia, NLD. Lenore Trimble, R.N. Dr. S. Wilden, D.D.S. Good health and strong teeth are the aim of the health department. These three efficient men stand by to keep us well and free from menacing tooth' aches. Page Fourteen would be lost without MISS MCCT'S magic musif cal touch and untiring efforts with her boys and girls. -- The Periscope is certainly proud to claim MR. MATCHETT as this year's dedicatee. No one deserves the honor more. His untiring eiforts put new life into our band and orchestra. Both are really appreciated by O.S.H.S'. and the town. Helen R. Shellaby, B.Ed,, NLE. fno picturej Typing I, Sten. I f Il, job Training, Occupations A . . . s . . . d . . . f repeats MISS SHELLABY ceaselessly to her typing class as she gets them started towards their secretarial career. Some of these students will eventually be job trainees and under her supervision get practical experience in the business world. F,T.A. Club also is under her sponsorship.