Tolleston High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Gary, IN)

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‘TfCtUAenttUici. cuuC Mtmcncg, Practical subjects like typing, shorthand, book- keeping. and commercial arithmetic prepare many students for both the business and social worlds. Future housewives learn how to balance budgets while prospective secretaries practice typing busi- ness letters. 0 ,o Virginia Come lord Edmon Goforth Mathematic» Mathematic Besides stressing the fun- damentals of mathematics, advanced courses in trigo- nometry. solid geometry, and advanced algebra are offered to students who in- tend to take college techni- cal courses. Olive Leskow Corinne Mehalso Wanda Stefansky Mathematic Commerce Commerce 'PtufJ-iazl Sound minds and sound bodies are the aim of the physical education and li- brary departments. Gym and R. O. T. C. programs are especially planned to in- clude physical fitness exer- cises. Ruth Coblentz Senior Library Edmund J. Devitt Col. Chauncy H. Hayden Physical Education R. O. T. C. Safety Blanche E. Janecek Junior Library Marcia Owing Physical Education Virginia Schaefer Physical Education The Senior and Junior li- brarians help students select helpful and interesting read- ing matter. New books, fic- tion and non-fiction, by well- known authors are con- stantly added to the shelves.

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Philcmena D. Beck C. A. Bunkor Home Economics Mechanical Drawing Food Cooking and sewing are favorite subjects with girls. They have found it both interesting and profit- able to make their own clothes and cook delicious meals. Learning to make attractive baskets and posters are just two of the many practical things art stu- dents do. Metal and woodshop students also make many useful things such as tables, shelves, and metal tools. Marion A. Butkovich Opal Cathryn Coblo Earl H. Flick Homo Economics Art Moral Shop Clothing Drafting is especially helpful to boys who wish to become draftsmen or me- chanics. They learn not only to draw blueprints but to in- terpret them. 7 7 uUnadttccL. t t teacAeix. . . . 'putt astd 'Industrial Irtx., Science and Social Scieacz f Current as well as past history has become more im- portant than ever these war- time days. Students are urged to participate actively in all discussions. This has resulted in a new interest and clearer understanding of our history. Chemistry is a fascinating study of chemical reactions. Students especially enjoy the many experiments they are allowed to try. The study of plant life in biology adds to leisure enjoyment. Study of the human body enables students to take better care of themselves. lulia Baran Social Studios Lam on K. Coons Physics Chemistry Ernest E. Ladd Social Studies Anna F. Marsh Social Studies Catherine Roddinger Social Studies Edith Wallace Biology

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ZtfneWAH Debating classes and dramatic productions help boys and girls gain poise and self-confidence. They also teach students how to control their voices and how to improve their diction. Mary Eva Dyar Dramatics Elizabeth Ginn Vocal Music Evelyn Allan Iones Auditorium Dramatics Ivalee Mooney Dramatics Speech Edwin L. Schroeder Instrumental Music Music, vocal and instru- mental. has long been rec- ognized as a means of ex- pressing the emotions. It provides pleasure for both the musician and the list- ener. cutcC @ Mt Kcaucatco4t The language classes. English. Spanish, and Latin, give students new ideas and interests. Although what one says is more important than how he says it. a clear, con- cise speech will make a bet- ter impression. Latin and Spanish classes acquaint students with the customs and languages of other nations. They supple- ment and enrich the stu- dents' knowledge of English. Virginia Brown English Opal French English Mildred Gilpin English Latin Ann Shirley Gray Lela Plant Elsie Wendt English Guidance English Spanish