Ambridge Area High School - Bridger Yearbook (Ambridge, PA)

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DIRECTOR of Curriculum Mr. Michael Mattuch evaluates new textbooks and advises teachers on the newest teaching methods. Curriculum Added Courses Stress i an Expanding Program Up-dating subject matter and advising teachers on new techniques, Mr. Michael Mattuch, Director of Curriculum, helped instructors find better ways of guiding students in their educational advancement. He frequently met with teachers to discuss the newest teaching methods and to evaluate new textbooks. As a supplement to classroom studies, the Curriculum Department maintained a wide selection of audio visual aids. Teachers were encouraged to use tape recorders and projectors to help students gain a better understanding of their classwork. Mimeographed materials to implement textbooks were readily available on request. Student helpers distributed requested materials to faculty members. By introducing calculus, dramatics, psychology, and sociology this year, the department continued its long-standing goal of not only offering introductory courses in all subjects, but in-depth studies also. KEEPING faculty members supplied with audio visual aids and typing curriculum bulletins is a full-time job for Colleen Somar. 28

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BOYS raising center decoration for the 1968 prom distract Mr. Grundy as he directs Kathy Perciavalle. INTENT on his work, Mr. Druzisky adjusts the tone on the recently installed reading laboratory. JOSEPH J. STRANGES: Social Studies; Student United Nations Sponsor PAUL E. SUTTER: Problems of Democracy THOMAS T. TEDESCO: Calculus; College Preparatory Mathematics; Trigonometry; National Honor Society Sponsor EM I LEO W. TOLFA: Marching Band; Concert Band; Instrumental Music; Stage Band Dixieland Band; Brass Choir; Pep Band RUTH TROLL: Junior High Music; Junior High Chorus RAE A. WATERS: Home Economics; Girls’ Health Education ALEX M. WHEELER: Industrial Arts THOMAS B. WHYLE: English III WILLIAM J. WIEGEL: Industrial Arts THERESA E. WYLLIE: Psychology; Sociology; Problems of Democracy DON A. YANESSA: English; Economics; Assistant Football Coach JUDITH A. YAROSZ: English III E. IMOGENE YOST: Girls' Physical Education; Girls’ Intramural Sports; Leaders’ Club Sponsor; Yale-Princeton Sponsor JOHN PAUL ZAHORSKY: Economic Geography; Distributive Education; DECA Club Sponsor 27

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BEFORE applying to a school, Mary Paleos consults Mr. Chapala to see hoxv schools evaluate entrance tests. SCHOLARSHIP programs at various district schools provide for an informative discussion between Mr. Prusick and Darius Danyluk. COUNSELOR Michelle Steinberg and Mary Safron check college catalogues to determine what entrance requirements must be met. Guidance Students Obtain Help in Applying to College A hub of activity throughout the year, the Guidance Department performed many invaluable services for Ambridge High School students. Miss Steinberg, a new member of the guidance staff, administered preference, aptitude, and IQ tests throughout the year. Counselors informed students of the proper procedure for applying to institutions of higher learning and for securing financial aid. A large collection of college catalogues helped students gain basic information on more than 1000 undergraduate schools in the United States. The Guidance Department arranged for the representatives from universities and other institutions to speak to interested juniors and seniors. In addition, they publicized work and scholarship programs to keep students informed of opportunities available after graduation.