Waterloo High School - Rosebud Yearbook (Waterloo, IN)

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Administration In addition to his administrative duties as superintendent of our school, Mr. Over- meyer taught courses in government and biology. American government is offered as a senior year subject. This is a re- quired class. In this course an intensive study is made of the government of the United States and how it functions. In addition the course includes a study of the state and local government organization and functions. The principles of economics are a part of this course also. Charles A. Ovemxeyer Biology is a study of living things,—plants and animals. Analyses of the physiology and function of various life are made. A considerable amount of time is given to laboratory work. Emphasis is also placed on health and human physiology. Mr. Bowers, the principal of the school, taught courses in civics and shorthand. Community and vocational civics is of- fered as a freshman subject. In this course the students are taught community manage- ment and civic duties and responsibilities. Vocational information is presented which is helpful in preparing the student to select an occupation. Clarence L. Bowers Two years of shorthand are offered. Emphasis during the first year is directed toward learning the symbols and fluency in reading. In the second year, speed in taking and transcribing shorthand is the objective. The Gregg method is used. PAGE 15 Compliments of Citizens Lumber Co., Inc., Auburn

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School Board Glen Hubartt, Sr. Donald Myers Fern A. Mon- Glen Hubartt, Sr., was elected trustee of Grant Township last November. He took office January 1, 1951. In addition to his duties as trustee he operates a garage in Water- loo. Mr. Hubartt is secretary of the School Board. This is the third year that Donald Myers has served on the School Board of the Waterloo-Grant Township School representing Grant Township. Mr. Myers is president of the Board. The Treasurer of the School Board is Fern A. Morr. This makes two years that Mr. Morr has represented the town of Waterloo on the Board. He does auctioneering, and is also an insurance agent and deals in real estate. Office Staff The office staff was entirely new this year. However, the girls have done remarkably well in learning to carry out their various tasks with accuracy and efficiency. They took care of many details in the of- fice such as checking attendance, keeping records, taking dictation, writing letters, and taking care of anything else that was deemed necessary. Left to right: Virginia Bowers, Marjorie Kelley, Marcella Girardot, Patricia No- dine, Arlene Dunn, Janice Till. This page sponsored by Burch’s Grocery PAGE 14

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Faculty Claud Leslie MR. LESLIE taught English 9 and 10 and psychology. The first semester of English is de- voted to the study of grammar. In these courses the attention of the student is directed toward the mastery of sentence structure, parts of speech, punctuation, and other mechanical aspects of English. The second semester is devoted to the study of literature. Original composition is em- phasized. This subject has as its aim the de- velopment of an appreciation for good reading. Extensive reading of library books in both se- mesters is encouraged. In psychology human behavior patterns are studied in an attempt to gain an understanding of those with whom we associate and of ourselves. Case studies and statistical trends are observed. Margaret Reed MRS. REED instructed bookkeeping, typing, physical education, and health. Bookkeeping is offered in the senior year. Emphasis is placed upon learning to use the principles of bookkeeping as it applies to business and personal accounts. The student learns many business terms and prac- tices, how to establish a set of books, and simple accounting methods. In the second semester a practice set using real business papers is com- pleted. Typing is offered for both juniors and seniors. In the first semester the objective is placed upon the mastery of the keyboard and the develop- ment of speed. In the second semester emphasis is placed upon speed and the practice of typing letters, business forms, legal documents, etc. Freshman and sophomore girls are enrolled in physical education and health. Softball, hiking, volleyring, volleyball, folk dancing, and basket- ball were taught. In health special emphasis was directed to mental and emotional problems as well as to the physical functions of the body. PAGE 16 This page sponsored by Irene’s Restaurant