Valley Forge High School - Archive Yearbook (Parma Heights, OH)

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EXCELLE CE IS DISPL YED I HOME EC Mrs. Minerva Alexander ,, ., ' it EE E . g N ' .:.. .Qi ' xx ,,.. 'ul' ,.:: :V .rN,. I X-if ' X v - . i.'a.gRQ-i. x'1k - s' ' Q-X' Tzjigvt.- ' ::: 4 5,,.,,g1 - X ' C rss? 3 X X r rr me Miss Judith Sander Mrs. Gladys Taliak Chairman Barbara Jacobi and Patricia Hawran prepare a meal around the basic four. Valley Forge's home economics department, under the direction of Mrs. Gladys Taliak, had a variety of courses for students interested in the art of home- making. ln clothing classes the girls developed their sewing skills and became familiar with the funda- mentals of dress design, color, and texture. Their year was highlighted by a fashion show they presented for their parents at the end of the course. Foods classes gave students practical experience in meal planning and food preparation, while the home- making class provided instruction in home manage- ment and interior decoration. For seniors who were following the academic course of study, but who were interested in homemaking, a senior home economics course was offered. This class covered foods, cloth- ing, and general homemaking. These courses all provided excellent training for future homemakers. Girls learn to sew by patient practice. 1 6

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MUs1c A D ART no CULTURE T0 Mr. Bernard Specht Chairman Students in the art department gained valuable artistic skills as they became more adept at using their abilities and the modern facilities available in the art department. Using their knowledge of painting, per- spectiveu sculpture, sign painting, and mosaic construc- tion, art students created posters announcing school activities. Outstanding student art was displayed in the foyer opposite the auditorium as well as at the Parmatown Art Show, which was held during the spring. Mr. Bernard Specht served as chairman of the art department. .lim Thompson begins his mosaic for Art IV by cutting tile. Sue Ratzloff demonstrates her ability in musical arts. Developing student appreciation of music and helping pupils acquire techniques and skills for effective musical expression were the main objectives of the music department, headed by Mr. John Elliott. New this year were voice classes. In addition to the seven major concerts, the music groups completed a successful fruit cake sale and highlighted the year by attending the departmental formal dance held in February. l Mr. Robert Cowden Mr. John Elliott Mr. David Petrella Chairman 1 5 l

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FOREIGN LANGUAGES CHALLENGE STUDENTS Miss Mary Chambers Miss Thelma Kanaris Beginning classes of French, Spanish and German were taught by the audio-lingual method which helped students in the foreign language department to improve their pro- nunciation. While these students were learning the fundamentals, the advanced classes participated in outside activities to broaden their knowledge of a particular language. The members of the third year Russian class attended a showing of War and Peace, and fourth year French students visited a restau- rant specializing in French food. The chairman of this department was Mr. Francis Germane. Mr. F Miss Lynne Grathwol Mr. Robert Reitz Mrs. Gail Wagner , 2 S 2 X Latin students, Carol Lohman and Karen Weber, enjoy a skit depicting Roman life 17