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

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Tn Ilnnrdinatn . . . The pupils in the Solid Geometry class are properly im- pressed by John Schumachexfs knowledge of a difficult problem . . . There is a woman in the case, Martha Dean reveals to the members of her Latin class . . . Bill Kelley, Julia Maj or, Betty McLaughlin, and Bill Nelson diligently study the maps in Physiography class in order to chart the weather. The science of mathematics has al- ways occupied a very important position in the advancement of civilization. Recognizing this fundamental fact, Strong Vincent's mathematics depart- ment has provided a thorough course, comprised of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, which is presented in the order of the student's ability to master the different steps. To understand and to sympathize with the problems of our World neigh- bors, it is necessary to become familiar with the language, customs, and back- grounds of the different nations. Through the media of the modern languages and of Latin, too, the high school student is able to study, first hand, the environ- ments of European and South American countries. Today's World is dependent upon all the branches of science for advance- ment and for preservation. Therefore, a complete course is offered in many fields of science to those who wish to become acquainted with the intricacies of the universe as well as to those who Wish to lay a firm foundation for college science courses. Twenty

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Tu Build Strung Bullies, Physical fitness is, undoubtedly, our first line of defense. Strong bodies and responsive minds are needed by the American nation to carry on the great tasks that lie ahead. The main purpose of Strong Vincent's extensive physical education program is to develop muscular coordination and control, and to teach good sports- manship and fair play in an environment Where the best health habits prevail. Two exciting and stimulating periods of gymnasium Work and pool practice are provided each week for both boys and girls. With such a program of physical education, the development of the body and of the mind keep pace. They may be all wet, but how they do enjoy it! Miss Weinheimer's class gets in the swim . . . ln the Crthgpedic class, students learn to make decorative, as Well as useful articles . . . Sam Kramer counts while his gym class proceeds to tie themselves into knots. l lNineteen l

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. . . Mind and Hand, f The majority of the students who attend Strong Vincent High School must spend their undergraduate years in preparing themselves for a definite vo- cation after graduation. To prepare the students who wish to acquire a practical, working knowledge of business practices and office techniques, our commercial department has established a compre- hensive curriculum which will enable those students who successfully com- plete the courses to enter a business establishment directly from high school. Two years of typing and shorthand are essential requirements for a business career. During these four semesters of daily practice, commercial students be- come highly proficient in taking rapid dictation and in accurately and neatly transcribing their notes. lmportant, too, is the thorough understanding of the fundamentals of bookkeeping and com- mercial arithmetic which is obtained in two year course of bookkeeping. fSemester courses in Business English and Commercial Law and also office practice periods round out the com- mercial course. Twenty-one i Busily typing, these students are developing the accuracy and speed which will aid them in obtaining positions after they are graduated . . . Miss Forsberg dictates to her shorthand class who will neatly transcribe their notes dur- ing the ensuing typing period . . . The bookkeeping class gains skill in accounting through the use of practice sets.