Walnut Hills High School - Remembrancer Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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Arts accent practical, cultural stud Art and music classes provide an outlet tor tree expression and attord students an opportunity to develop their talent. Art students learn the fundamentals ot color, texture, and design. Ninth and tenth graders may take choral music, vvhile those vvho are tal- ented and interested in singing may be selected tor Girls' Glee Club or A Cappella Choir. In seventh and eighth grade home economics and industrial arts classes, practical skills ot cook- ing, sevving, and tool work are emphasized. This year, tor the tirst time, homemaking was ot- tered to upper school girls. Be- cause typing is so essential in college, there is a great demand tor the typing course. TST ROW: Miss Mary .lane Junk, Home Economics, Miss Leona Kamm, Social Studies, English, Mr. W. David Mere- dith, Social Studies. QND ROW: Mrs. Nelle C. Murphy, Vocal Music, Mrs. June Pauszek, Typing, English, Mr. Donald P. Sowell, Art. 3RD ROW: Mr. James Tatterson, History, Economics, Sociology, Mr. Glenn Volz, Art, Miss Patricia Williams, Vocal Music. Art students work diligently on various proiects.

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Histor pupils survey past, present P N, jf I J. Z -z 'IST ROW: Mr. Paul L. Ahlert, lndus trial Arts, Miss Elda Baechle, History Mr. Harold Buxton, Social Studies. 2ND ROW: Mrs. Jacqueline Corn, His tory, Mr. William Gasbarro, lnstru mental Music, Mr. Dean Giacometti Social Studies. 3RD ROW: Miss Mar- garet Dunphy, History, Mr. W. Ray- mond Farnham, Social Studies, His- tory, Miss Nancy Geist, Art. . :HW ' ri is ll E it .q.,,.,...e,..w... Lower school history students learn how to use reference books in the library. 24 The study ot the past often re- veals the key to the future. By tracing the development ot older civilizations an understanding of today's international problems can be gained. Lower school pu- pils, in their social studies classes, become familiar with our coun- try's past and with the history and customs of our neighbors in the Western Hemisphere. Upper school students have a variety ot courses from which to choose. In addition to American history and government, which is required, they may take ancient and me- dieval history or modern history. Seniors may elect a course in economics and sociology in which they analyze problems ot our modern society.

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m, Health switch to new routine 1ST ROW: Mr. Willard Bass, Phys- ical Education, Miss Helen Carson, Librarian, Mr. Allen Davis, Physical Education. 2ND ROW: Mrs. Edith Anne Gaffney, Dietitian, Mr. Harry Hannum, Physical Education. The library provides a relaxing break in the school routine. . 3 a Seniors and sophomores take a two and one half period a week health course for one semester, and during the remaining half of the year they participate in gym and swimming classes. Health I, the sophomore course, includes driver education and first aid. Family and social prob- lems are discussed by seniors in their Health II classes. The rest of the students take gym and swimming for the entire year, al- though swimming is optional. The physical educational program, which is supplemented by extra- curricular activities, is designed to instill a competitive spirit in each individual.