Van Wert High School - Excalibur Yearbook (Van Wert, OH)

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Education to Better Our Lives. SOCIAL SCIENCES Miss Allan, Mr. Bowen, Mr. Rauch Miss Allan acquaints the with government and oversees the speech department; she teaches Speech I and directs the school play. She is also advisor of F.N. A. and Junior Y-Teens. Mr. Bowen teaches the juniors American History and is their class sponsor. Mr. Rauch is the Senior Hi-Y advisor and teaches Sen- ior Review Math, social studies eco- nomics, and social problems. INDUSTRIAL ARTS Mr. Klutka. Mr. Mason. Mr. Mankin The teaching of vocational arts re- quires much patience and skill. Mr. Klutka cultivates an interest i n In- dustrial Arts in Junior High and is kept busy in the fall with his job of assistant football coach. Mr. Mason emphasizes precision drawing in the drafting classes and is the freshman advisor. Mr. Mankin teaches Indus- trial Arts and advises the Junior Hi-Y. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Mr. Brazen, Mrs. Williman. Mr. Cline These ambitious teachers base their program upon the idea that each stu- dent should develop in character and sportsmanship, as well as physically. Mr. Brazen helps students to become better drivers through Drivers Educa- tion, and is the head basketball coach. Mrs. Williman teaches Girl ' s Physical Education and health. She is G.A.A. and cheerleading advisor. Mr. Cline is the boy ' s health teacher and head baseball coach.

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They Share Their Time and SCIENCE Mr. Speith, Mr. Livingston, Mr. Turner Mr. Speith introduces the freshman to many forms of science in the gen- eral science course and is co-sponsor of the Science Club. If our interests turn toward the structure and func- tion of life, we spend a year under Mr. Livingston in biology. He is also V-Club advisor and Director of Visual Education. Then explosions and com- positions of elements send us through a year of chemistry with Mr. Turner, who also teaches trigonometry and solid geometry. MATHEMATICS Mr. Smith. Mr. Hablitzel Mr. Smith teaches Algebra I and Plain Geometry. He keeps in shape quite well as head coach of football. Mr. Hablitzel shows his interest in the atomic age by teaching Algebra II, physics, and by co-sponsoring the Science Club. ART Mr. Dunn To create ... is the purpose of the art department, under able leadership of Mr. Dunn. MUSIC Mr. Jones With a song in the air, Mr. Jones encourages interest in music by di- recting Freshman Chorus, the excellent A Cappella Choir, and Van Wert High School Band.

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Mr. Robert Baker Although the job of principal of any high school is not an easy one, Mr. Baker executes his duties as Principal of Van Wert High with a fine sense of responsibility. His activities range from setting up the hi-fi for school dances, to participat- ing in important state educational matters. We are sure that he will maintain his high standard of leadership. Alice Ann serves as office secretary and Mr. Baker ' s girl Friday. ' She should certainly be commended for her accuracy and ability displayed in carrying out her many duties. Mr. Baker enjoys himself at the faculty Christmas Party. 20