Shields High School - Patriot Yearbook (Seymour, IN)

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SAMUEL A. LAHR — Physics, Algebra, and Aeronautics; Valpariso Normal School, B.S. ; Indiana Uni- versity, A.B.; Iowa State College of Engineering, M.S. ; Work at North Manchester College, Valparaiso University, and Indiana University. Mr. Lahr came to Seymour from Huntington and says that since he was ten ye,ars old his ambi- tion has been to teach school. His favorite class is aeronautics because the students seem to have something definite in mind. PEARL SHAFFER — Home Economics; Indiana State Teachers College, B.S.; Columbia University, M.A. In addition to teaching home economics, Miss Shaffer supervises the cafeteria. Both city and country students appreciate the fact that she provides warm meals for them. MINA McHENRY— English, Dean of Girls; Earlham College, A.B.; Columbia University, A.M. Miss McHenry can always be counted on for fair play in any and everything. As an English teacher, we think she is one of the best in the state. This Patriot is her twenty-first and from all the staff to Miss McHenry we say, Thank you. PAUL W. RIGSBEE — Music; Marion College, B.S. in Education; Arthur Jordan Conservatory, Cincinnati Conservatory, Indiana University. Mr. Rigsbee is outstanding in his chosen field. He is President of the State Choral Festival Associa- tion ; Vice-President of the Central and Southern Band, Orchestra, and Vocal Association ; and a member of the Board of Control for National Band, Orchestra, and Vocal Association.

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JOE GILI — Industrial Arts; Boys ' Club; Western State Teachers College, B.S. Mr. Gili came to Seymour as vocational arts teacher in 1943. Since then he has done much for the Manual Training Department, producing a winning arc welding team this year. FRANCES HALBERSTADT— History, Journalism; Indiana State Teachers College A. B. This is the first year that Miss Halberstadt has taught in Shields High School. In addition to teaching history, she is the faculty advisor of the Owl . She and the Staff have! published excel- lent issues. W. E. JOHNSON — Art, Mechanical Drawing; Ball State Teachers College, B. S. in Education; School of Design, Chicago, Graduate work 1940-1943 ; Graduate work at Columbia University. Mr. Johnson has served as head of our Art Department for the past three years and as Junior Class Sponsor for the last two years. He gladly gives help designing place cards, programs, folders, letter- ing certificates, designing backgrounds, and producing lighting effects for plays.

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A 1 H 1 E .1 ■31 PS t B- • Hi — ™s VJ S : . : 3 ;J w C ng J ,■ « li w liVv ' ■■■ ' ■■ «;-•■ jJ l ' V ■ • ' - k : L B Tn MARY JANE TODD — ' Speech, English; Indiana State Teachers College, A.B. ; Graduate work at Indiana State Teachers College. Miss Todd taught one year in Junior High School before coming to Senior High last fall. In addi- tion to her English and Speech work she has directed the Christmas play and the Senior Class play. J. M. VanLiew — Football and Track Coach, Health, Physical Education; University of Illinois, B.S.; Columbia Universit y, M.A. Through years of practical experience Mr. VanLiew has become one of the most competent coaches in America. Seymour considers it a great privilege to have such a man as our football and track coach. ERNEST E. TRUEX — Mathematics; Indiana State Teachers College, B.S.; Franklin College, Butler Uni- versity. Mr. Truex has taught many years at Shields High School, first in Junior High and then in Senior High. His field of teaching includes mathematics and science. He is the person who tries to accommodate you in your mad rush to the book store just before the bell rings. MRS. JANE WALDKOETTER— Physical Education, Health; Ball State Teachers College, B.S. 6hields High School welcomes home one of her honor students. Jane is doing an excellent job directing the physical education for the girls. She has developed a fine tumbling team and revived interest in G. A. A.