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

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Enriched Curriculum students prepared for future role in democracy The youth of today will be the citizens of tomorrow. To prepare Shaker students for their future role in the American democracy, there is an extensive Social Studies department. Two courses are required: American History, which traces the development of our country from the first colony, in l607, to the present time, and American Problems or American Government, which explain and enlarge upon the basic premises of democracy and civil rights in the United States. The other courses included in the Social Studies department- Economics, Latin America, Modern Geography, Modern History, Sociology, and World Survey-enable the student to gain a knowledge of international economic, social, and political conditions. Mr. Dixon expounds on the American Revolution. languages afford insight essential to realistic view Shaker offers courses in four foreign languages: French, German, Latin, and Spanish, the study of each of these provides an understanding of the culture and history of the people, as well as a knowledge of the language itself. The three modern languages are spoken in class, to aid in the mastery of grammar, the building of a wider vocabut lary, and the developing of fluency in conversation. All the courses stress literature, placing emphasis on the great classics and contemporary works alike. The interpreta- tion of such literature affords an excellent insight into the history and the way of life of the various linguistic groups on this globe-an insight which is essential to a cosmo- politan, realistic view of this modern world. Only when the bonds of language have been broken will understanding and peace become universal. Miss Sellers signals for la troisieme personne plurielle of the verb scientists in demand to wrestle with scientific puzzles mOUfif- l Due to the ever-broadening horizons of science, more scientists than ever before are being produced in the United States, and still greater numbers are in demand to wrestle with the crops of scientific puzzles. Shaker High School will be represented among the scientists of this generation, as evidenced by the large enrollment in the biology, chemistry, and physics classes of our Science department. All these courses offer valuable instruction, not only by textbooks, but by class discussion accompanied by illustrating experiments, by motion pictures, and by laboratory exercises. Individual proiects teach the student the practical application of his knowledge. All three sciences, the study af plant and animal life, the study of the composition of substances, and the study of energy, are designed to help the student understand himself in relation to his environment. Mr. French gives encourage- Sue Stone assists Mr. Caldwell ment fo bamed Bud Mefzger. in hanging paper sculpture figures made by the class. s groups aim for artistic perfection The fine arts are represented at Shaker by the Art, Drama, and Music departments. Four years of art are offered, the first two being designed primarily to make the student aware of his role in relation to art, the last two being intended for the student who is planning a career in some medium of art. Drama and theater, a two-semester course, is designed to develop a knowledge of theatrical production and an understanding of all phases of dramatics. The department of music, including the band, the A Cappella Choir, and two girls' glee clubs, aim for artistic perfection in their concert performances, presented through- out the year. l

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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

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Say 'Ah-h-h', Laurie, commands Miss Hlavin. Workers Behind the Scenes Mrs. Luther, Mrs. McHugh, Mrs. Adams, Mrs. Zorge, Miss Rock, and Miss Kadleck keep Shaker running smoothly. lt is as much the workers behind the scene as it is the faculty and student body who have made Shaker High the fine school it is today. Our office staff is most helpful, courteous, and efficient. Mrs. Brazie, who is in charge of the school testing program, and Miss Wood, who does the processing of college applications, are contributors to the formation of Shaker's reputation. Miss Hlavin and the school system doc- tors are kept busy taping sprains and taking temperatures. Miss Barnes and her cafeteria staff serve the faculty and stu- dents a nutritious, well-balanced meal each day. The library l i Mrs. Brazie and Miss Wood coordinate their schedules at the beginning of a busy day. and book store staffs work diligently to keep Shaker's exten- sive collection up to date. Mr. Charlie Dubs' custodial crew works long after the school is deserted for the night, keeping Shaker clean. CUSTODIANS: First: lsiah Ward, Alice Singleton, Shephard Perry. Sec- ond: Eliott Tann, Hubert May, William Allen, William Montgomery, Charles Dubs, Leroy Browne, Neil Martin, James O. Mack, Percy Baker,