Strong Vincent High School - Spokesman Yearbook (Erie, PA)

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Mildred Allen B.S. Edinboro State Teachers College English Chairman — Junior High Auditorium Programs Coach — Cheerleaders James Barber B.S. Edinboro State Teachers College History Adviser- -Hi-Y Emma C. Benson Columbia University Home Economics L. A. Armagost B.S. Allegheny Chemistry; Senior Science National Honor Society Senate; Adviser — Student Council; June Senior Class M. Estelle Bennett B.S. Columbia University English Kenneth A. Blake B.S. Allegheny Chemistry; General Science Adviser — Student Council; 11-2 Class Josephine Bourquin Maud M. Brockway A.B. Allegheny A.B. Hiram French Adviser — Language Club Latin Adviser — Language Club Any democracy is dependent upon an intelligent, educated, responsible group of voting citizens for its existence. These citizens should have a knov ledge of government, local, state, and national, and know the difference between good govern- ment and bad. The fact that United States History for one year is a reguirement for graduation indicates its importance. With a background of Civics and World History, students obtain general knowledge of our government from United States History. Then with greater knowledge and a wider background, they may proceed to Problems of Democracy and to Economics, which present the problems we are facing today, and give us an insight into the problems of the financial world. The study of history instills in us pride of our heritage, and from it we glean facts and ideas which show us how to improve our own govern- ment. Social Science Ten

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Mr. Anderson A.B. Penn State M.Ed. University of Pittsburgh Boys ' Adviser; Boys ' Attendance Officer; Eligibility; School Treasurer; Faculty Manager — Football; Ex officio Member of Council. Miss Connell A.B. College of St. Catherine M.Ed. University of Pittsburgh Girls ' Adviser; Girls ' Attendance Officer; Adviser — June Senior Class; Student Council; A Cappella Choir. j.O. M-- F. SEBERT ANDERSON ELLEN F. CONNELL Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Nine

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John Ramsay Brown University of Pittsburgh Band; Orchestra; Instrumental Music Florence Burger A.B. Oberhn M.A. Columbia University History Adviser — Girl Reserves; Monitors Kathryn Cantlon A.B. Vassar Geometry; Public Speaking Coaching Commencement Speakers Kenneth Cochrane B.E. Akron University General Science; Biology; Physical Education Coach — Football; Track; Intramurals Marion Bryce A.B. Wilson M.Let. University of Pittsburgh Mathematics National Honor Society Senate; Coach — Cheerleaders Frances Burke A.B. Allegheny Physiography; General Language Regina Carrick B.S. Marygrove College Mathematics Jo Anna Connell A.B. Grove City English June Commencement Speakers English V ij I j flBh- . 4 1 ■R Bl N B| ;- A jfe iBl Bi v%; O B nK Tv HHk,. H B F H fe m gim ML English is the only subject which is reguired each year throughout the high school course. Upon thorough investiga- tion the reason becomes obvious. We are naturally impressed by the person who can express himself effectively and who does not hesitate in his pronunciation or spell- ing. This is a part of the wide and varied field which the English curriculum covers, including the mechanics of language, both written and spoken. Upon graduation, a High School stu- dent may be expected to be able to write and speak with due regard for rules of grammar, punctuation, and spelling. He should have a knowledge of our heritage of literature and some understanding of it, since this knowledge leads to greater assurance, and lays the necessary foun- dation for appreciation. Eleven