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

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Mr. Burton E. Randall School Paper Mr. James Snavely Mrs. Mary Jean Randall Mrs. Harriet Strela Mr. John K. Pickering Tennis George Kline wonders if Mr. Danford ' s cork will fit. T.V. Age Library Still Not an Anachronism There is always room for one more in the library. p - dlb dM. Mrs. May Laramore Mrs. Juanita McClure The thought of entering a room filled with thousands of books often restrains a person from going into a library. At Shaker this fear is not to be found, because every student and teacher knows that the librarians are always ready to assist them in finding the single book that they need among approximately 12,000. Student assistants help the librarians complete many of the tasks connected with the busy library. The attitude of helpfulness and efficiency makes the Shaker High School library an enjoyable spot in which to study and conduct research. 29

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English Department Works for Clear Expression of Thoughts The clear expression of one ' s thoughts is of the utmost importance; therefore, particular stress is laid upon the study of English. Skill, taste, and knowledge are de- veloped through composition, grammar and usage, spelling, vocabulary, and reading. The sophomore year aims at introducing the student to the different types of literature. Several biographies, novels, essays, and plays are read during the year. Junior English classes read the works of American authors, which tie in with their studies of American history. Control over lan- guage consists not only of the ability to read and write intelligently, but also the ability to speak with clarity and poise. All juniors spend three weeks each semester in speech classes. English literature plays an important part in senior English with special emphasis placed upon Shakespearean tragedies and British novels. The English department also offers a reading improvement course which develops reading speed and comprehen- sion. This year Shaker started a three year accelerated .English course which gives the student with greater vocabulary and reading skills the opportunity to read and discuss literature beyond that of the regular course. w4 Mr. Dale Kittle Drama Production Stage Manager Miss Kathleen Macdonald Mrs. Ann Harbourt Miss Agnes Palmer Mrs. Louise Keating Junior Class Sponsor Mr. N. C. Davis Speech Club Miss Grace Graham Mr. Kelly Danford Thespians, P. A. Technicians Judy Greenberger gives spirited reading of Shakespeare ' s epitaph. 28

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Miss Alma Bowen Mr. Hugh B. Hawthorne Miss Bowen aids in solving a difficult problem. Mr. Donald Hassman Mr. Thomas Muncey Mathematics Emphasizes Logical Thought Mathematics plays an important part in all aspects of life whether one is nine or ninety. Here at Shaker a strong emphasis is placed upon mathematics and the ability to think clearly and logically. Basic principles of arithmetic and its practical uses are taught in ap- plied mathematics; elementary and intermediate alge- bra stress logical reasoning through mysterious x ' s and y s ; plane geometry introduces a new system of math to the student, one of abstract figures and theor- ems. For students who wish to take advanced mathe- matics, Shaker offers semester courses in trigonometry, solid geometry, and advanced algebra. Mathemati- cians with exceptional ability may take an accelerated course which covers not only the required work but also calculus and analytic geometry. By this course it is possible to complete three and a half years of math- ematics in three years. Since many students plan to take S.A.T. ' s their senior year, special math review classes are held which review all phases of mathemat- ics covered during high school. Mr. Richard Kuechle Asst. Basketball Mr. Fred Holzhauser Sophomore Hi-Y Chess Club Mr. Edwin Stoch Asst. Football, Basketball 30 Mr. James D. Bristol Senior Hi-Y Mr. Robert Brown Junior Hi-Y, Asst. Track