Shaker Heights High School - Gristmill Yearbook (Shaker Heights, OH)

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Mr. Kenneth Schempf Mathematics Mr. Georg English, Yea e G. Starr rbook Miss Pauline Sellers French, Honor Study Halls Mrs. Harriet Strolo English Mtss Dorothy Slloy Spanish Mr. Louls Sturm Science Music to Study by sets the mood Senft's busy day. Uncle Bus demonstrates the correct procedure for selling his product, Band Bars. for Mr. wss-wi Mr. Andrew Tabasco Guidance Mrs. Betty .lo Wolford Librarian Mr. Paul Stork Physical Education, Couch Mr. L. R. Thrullldll Social Studies, Director of Student Activities Mr. Bruce Vogel! Mathematics Mr. Edward Zednlck Industrial Arts, Physical Education, Coach

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A Teacher's Job Does Not End in the Classroom Mr. Nell S. Mackalgan French Mr. Erlch Martlenuen Social Studies Mlu Mlldrad Nlrh-ol Spanish Mr. Robert Rlca Physical Education, Coach Mrs. Dorotha Marlow Home Economics, Guidance Mr. Jack Mlllor Science Mlu Agnes Palmer English l Mlu Jeanne L. Rowlands Physical Education The Browns cut ci rug at the Sock Hop Mr. John K. Plckerlng English, Coach Mrs. Ruth S. Sacha Social Studies 26 Mr. Burton E. Randall English, French, School Pape Mr. I. J. Sanna Physical Education, Coach

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Staff Directs effective presentation of ideas essential ln this age of reason, proficiency in expressing one's self clearly is an absolute essential. Shaker's English program is planned and conducted with the development of this ability as the main obiective. The sophomore course is focused primarily upon cultivating the skills of composition and acquiring appreciation for the various types of writing. Junior English students concentrate on American literature, and, with American history to parallel the survey, they trace our nation's development through the study of its accumulated literary heritage. Six weeks of this year are devoted to a special course in public speaking, another means to the end, the effective presentation of ideas. Seniors are offered a view of English literature, with special emphasis upon Shakespearean tragedy and several famous British novels. Reading improvement is an elective course designed for development in reading speed and comprehension. Mr. Hanes observes Bob Jones' operations. Mr. Vogeli stands ready to help Nancy Kingman over the rough spots in this geometric construction. Hamlet lives again for Mr. Pickering's senior English class through Olivier's recording. practical experience necessary in mechanical age Whether preparing students for college, vocation, or adult life in general, the Business Education, Industrial Arts, and Home Economics departments offer courses of value. Useful knowledge of the workings of the business world is gained in the Business Education depart- ment, comprised of courses in typing, shorthand, bookkeeping, business correspondence, business law, and business principles. ln the industrial arts courses, general shop, mechanical drawing, and auto mechanics, instruction is offered, not as vocational training, but as part of the general education. Here, iust as the clothing and foods classes are offered training in the techniques of homemaking, the students are given the practical experience necessary in this mechanical age. mathematics stress logical reasoning The ability to think logically is an essential in any field of study or in any vocation. Through the mathematics program offered here at Shaker, this proficiency is fostered in the students. Applied mathematics teaches the fundamental arithmetical processes and their applications in everyday life, elementary and intermediate algebra stress logical reasoning through the use of algebraic shorthand , plane geometry is offered as a system of thought, with special emphasis on dealing with abstractions. One-semester courses in solid geometry, trigonom- etry, and advanced algebra are offered advanced mathematics students. The exceptionally bright mathematicians are placed in an accelerated class, which completes the required work and is given, in addition, an introduction to calculus, a course customarily taught only in college. Mr. Rice gives the boys a real test of endurance! good sportsmanship . . . instilled in student c ln Shaker's curriculum, designed to prepare youth for life, nothing is of greater importance than the physical education program. Good sportsmanship, physical fitness, grace, and poise are the traits which are instilled in the student by this program. Since emphasis is placed on sportsmanship and physical development, the boys are exposed to team and individual sports, gymnastics, and physical conditioning. During their sophomore and iunior years, the girls are instructed in the basic skills of various sports and in rhythmic activities. Advanced skills and strategies are presented to the seniors. Each student is required to pass the Red Cross Intermediate Swimming test, courses in Senior Life-saving, diving, and syn- chronized swimming are also offered. 28