West Reading High School - Vaquero Yearbook (West Reading, PA)

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MABEL FRITZ MABEL L GERHART Clnguage The language department ot West Reading High School oiters to students a choice ot Ger- man or French, and Latin. Miss Mabel Fritz, who teaches first and second year French, and four years ot Latin, is deeply interested in activities at West Reading. Miss Fritz was graduated from Beading High School and received her Bachelor ot Arts degree at Bucknell University. She later received her Master ot Arts degree from Columbia University and furthered her education at Middlebury French School and the French School at Penn State. Miss Fritz is an active advisor ot Student Council and National Honor Society, and has a part in most other school activities. During the past year Miss Fritz was a hard-Working member of the Arbor Day committee. 2l0Cl,l flfl'L8l'lt This year Mrs. Mabel L. Gerhart, our Ger- man instructor, has divided her German ll class into two sections: a college preparatory group, and a group who intend to use German in everyday lite. In addition to German, Mrs. Ger- hart teaches English to the seventh and eighth grades. Upon receiving her Bachelor of Arts and Master ot Arts degrees from Cornell University, Mrs. Gerhart Went abroad and continued her studies at the University of Munich, in Germany. She is advisor of the Senior Knit and Purl Club, which meets every Thursday in her room. She also works with Mrs. Brunner in directing dra- matic productions in the school.

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EVAN H. MANWILLER mafkemaficd Read the problem carefully, be sure you know the meaning of the Words. With these Wise Words of advice, most students begin their mathematical education at West Reading High School under the guidance of Mr. Evan H. Man- Willer. Mr. Manwiller instructs seventh and eighth grade pupils in tundamental mathemat- ics, and also teaches ninth and tenth grade commercial math. Mr. Manwiller, who came to West Reading twenty-five years ago, studied at Penn State and Albright College, Where he received his Bachelor of Science degree. Many of his va- cations are spent traveling throughout the country taking motion pictures. This is his ta- vorite hobby, and it given a chance, he will talk about his experiences tor hours. Mr. Manwiller also has charge ot both the Iunior and Senior Camera Clubs. Members ot the lunior Camera Club receive instruction in the fundamentals ot photography, While the senior group learns more advanced techniques in proper camera usage, and also apply their knowledge in the actual taking and developing of pictures. ln addition to the camera clubs, Mr. Man- Willer is the capable and conscientious treasur- er of our Athletic Association.

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IAMES M. K. WALDRO HOMER BARTHOLD RICHARD SEIDEL C2112 Jdrfri The music department in West Reading High School is constantly being enlarged and im- proved, as both students and faculty take an increased interest in it. Mr. Homer Barthold, our instrumental music instructor, is to be con- gratulated for the excellent Work he has done for the orchestra, band, and the dance band. Mr. Barthold received his B. S. degree from Lebanon Valley Conservatory of Music, and furthered his education at Columbia University, Where he received his M. A. degree. The vocal music department is under the di- rection of Mr. Richard Seidel, an alumnus of West Reading. Mr. Seidel attended the Leb- anon Valley Conservatory of Music, as Well as the Hamilton School of Music in Philadelphia. Aside from his vocal music classes, Mr. Sei- del spends much time with the MacDowell Cho- rus, the Iunior Chorus, the Boys' Quartet, and the Girls' Sextet. The fine performances which these groups have given speak Well for the Work that he has done. West Reading's art department is under the supervision of Mr. Iames M. K. Waldron, also an alumnus of the school. Mr. Waldron, an accom- plished artist, Who has made many sketches and paintings, studied at Kutztown State Teach- ers College and the University of California. He is now working for his M.F.A. degree at Temple University. During the War he spent two and one-half years in the Army, serving in the European theater. N