Shortridge High School - Annual Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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ABOVE: Myrl H. Ahrerldt helps Dick ABOVE: Students in Miss Minnie Lloyd's Powell solve an algebra problem. rjwatlzematics The builders of the future need a irm founda- tion in applying facts and reasoning. The Mathe- Lstofzy D-Day, V-E Day - important dates added to the history of the world. The History Department is aiding students to have a better comprehension of World War II problems, and international af- fairs. history class study world problems. matics Department endeavors to give everyone this essential background. From basic arithmetic to trigonometry, Shortridge students receive the best possible training. HISTORY FACULTY: Back row-Mrs. Mabel K. Nyhart, Miss Jean McVicker, Mrs. Danna Huffman. Mrs. Anna Oertle, Miss Helen Frazee, Mrs. Annalee Webb Miller, Mrs. Margaret S. Farmer, A. Atwood Bliss, Mrs. Jessamine Fitch, Robert Nipper. Front row-Miss Mabel Washburn, Mrs. Barbara Griffin, Mrs. Elsie Waterman, Mrs. Madge Temperley, Mrs. Gertrude Eckert, Miss Dorothy Peterson, Miss Minnie Lloyd, head of department. MATHEMATICS FACUL- TY: Back rovv'iMiss Grace Custer, Miss Louise Reiter, Colin L. Lett, Miss Margaret Pierson, Miss Beth Wilson, Myrl H. Ahrendt. Front row -C. M. Keesling, Mrs. Char- ity Browning, Miss Ellen K. Ocker, Enoch Burton, head of department, Mrs. Florence S. Goodnough, Miss Martha Hunt, Simon P. Roache. Not present-Bryant K. Millikan, Don R. Knight.

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See tzow we stucty. Rtiuuctg teafming ctottz make thee maint Jets. BUT SlElRlI0lUSlLY Rug ctisciptinect minct anct cuttivatect lleact ate etements of p0wePz.,7 'Catet9 Wills ABOVE: Mrs. Blanche Rawlings helps her English V class interpret pomes. ENGLISH FACULTY: Back row M Miss Ruth L. Armstrong, James C. Beane, Mrs. Eugenia Hayden, Mrs. Rachel Schumacher, C. C. Shoemak- er, Miss Eleanor Dee Theek, Miss Margaret Montgomery, Mrs. Char- lotte Ryker, Mrs. Wilma Hudson, Mrs. Virginia Lewis, Miss Jeannette Grubb, Grady Greer Stubbs. Front row - Miss Reeta Clrk, Mrs. Blanche Rawlings, Mrs. Mary Dye Beach, Mrs. Nell Merrick Thomas, Miss Florence Guild, head of depart- mentg Mrs. Louise Steiger, Miss El- eanor Dunlap, Miss Mildred Foster. Fzgtisll To teach pupils to read, Write, speak, and listen is the main objective of the Shortridge English Depart- ment. Students learn to use the Dewey Decimal System and the Readeris Guide so that they will feel at home in in the library. For those who Wish to specialize, dramatics, pub- lic speaking, debating, jour- nalism, business English, and advanced composition are offered.

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LEFT: Gano, ganas, gana, etc .... Miss Hazel Whisen- and helps her Spanish I .Q t if d e n t s conjugate some verbs. angaage A cultural outlook, basic grammar, and vocabulary are fundamental purposes of the Language Department. Since universal peace is imperative to the future of the yvorld, knowledge of languages Will play an im- portant role. By a knowledge of the litera- ture, language, and customs of foreign neighbors, the world can establish an inter- national depth of understanding. The study of all languages, both classical and modern, is a vital factor in the education of the people. PAGE 12 Miss Ruth Lewman, Miss Hazel Whisen- and, Miss Josephine Lee, Miss Emily Dodson, Mrs. Gertrude Weathers, Miss Louise Reiter, Mrs. Cena Morgan. Seat- ed-Mrs. Grace Vitz, head of depart- mentg Miss Loree Maranville, Mrs. Jose- phine Bliss, Mrs. Elizabeth Helm, Miss Jane Curry. LEFT fbelowj : Miss Louise Reiter's advanced German students are engrossed in their translations. LANGUAGE FACULTY: Standing - RIGHT Kbelowj: Says Mrs Elizabeth Helm, Please translate the first sentence