West Lafayette High School - Scarlet and Gray Yearbook (West Lafayette, IN)

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Library, Guidance Contribute To Good Marks Our guidance counsellor, Mr. Howard Evans, is very important to all students attending West Lafayette. Mr. Evans wrote to one hundred and fifty colleges asking for information last summer. Tests of all kinds are administered by him as well as reporting the results to the students. Seniors and juniors go to Mr. Evans to get applications for taking the College Board tests. These are just a few of his many duties at West Side. Likewise, Miss Bernice Fites, our librarian, is always willing to help students locate the ma- , terials they need. She also maintains a quiet at- mosphere for studying. There are many firsts in our library this year. The reference books, Great Books of the Western World, are new. Because of the change in lunch periods, the li- brary is now open all noon hour. For the students' convenience, all the reference books are in one de- signated area in the library. Miss Bernice Fites helps students working at the new reference table. ffl

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Help Language Students In Comprehension West Lafayette's language department is unique in offering four different languages-- French, Spanish, Latin, and German. A know- ledge of languages and their backgrounds helps contribute to an understanding of international relations. The first three years of French were taught by Mrs. Rolande ErSelcuk, who emphasized pro- nunciation by using phonograph and tape record- ings. For the first time at West Side, fourth year French was taught, Mr. William Watkins being the instructor. He became well known to many students for using doll furniture to help his stu- dents build a strong vocabulary. Mrs. Mary Dis- chinger, a recent addition to the West Side staff, and Mr. William Watkins could be heard through the halls singing Spanish tunes. To Latin schol- ars, not only was the language explained by Mr. Oliver Oesch, but a concentrated Roman history course was included. Likewise, Mr. John Tully, the German instructor, presented much history and culture in addition to the actual language ap- plication. German magazines give Doug Livingston, Sue Woodruff, and George Schilling insight into the German culture. Communication is no problem to Mr. Oliver Oesch, Mr. John Tully, Mrs. Rolande ErSelcuk, and Mrs. Terry Dischinger. aw. .23- 'gfjfr ,le

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Mr. William Berberian and Mr. Gordon Straley show fundamentals of football to physical education students. Training Develops Skills For Driving, Sports Q Lou Watkins tenderly puts the heart in the human anatomy used in the health and safety class. Mr. John Ford smiles as the driver-training car returns safely to the school parking lot. A chance for experience summarizes the Driver's Training program. During this semester course, stu- dents must demonstrate their ability to parallel park, react to an emergency, and drive safely on both coun- try and city road. This year Mr. Gordon Straley, Mr. William Berberian, and Mr. John Ford instructed the classes. Health and safety and physical education to- gether offered a well-balanced program for freshmen and sophomores. By taking health and safety one day and physical education the next, boys and girls be- came both mentally and physically fit. Miss Rose Mary Adams introduced the girls to golf, archery, and gymnastics, while Mr. Straley helped the boys to develop basketball and football skills. Mai i 25- t' L - P Y . - ' ew... 1- I , glf ,4 izgpgz 7' ., qw ..,,,,,,,,,,Q Aj . Ellllllkllllll CAR ,-.l gf. . , CDUTES Q A .xiii as s .eir ...M liiisflgff? illi T .it'.s f Elfiifl K A H Mm itl. W1 212- K -' V, L ' 5' ' 4 , V ' . .