Athens Area High School - Athenian Yearbook (Athens, PA)

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 Jatecvau Jo 7 ie Jufur The mathematics department of Athens High School has just been revised to meet the requirements of a changing world. Junior high school math prepares students for more advanced study. Seventh and eighth grade math primarily reviews elementary arithmetic and prepares students for higher math. In the freshman year students are first introduced to the entirely new concept of algebra. The fundamentals of algebra are taught in elementary algebra. Athens High School combines plane and solid geometry into a unified course in geometry which any sophomore may choose to take. A combined course in trigonometry and intermediate algebra is offered to juniors. In this unified course, students study trigonometry functions and increase their knowledge of algebra. Advanced mathematics is offered to seniors who have shown capability and interest in math. In this course, students continue their study of algebra for one semester and, during the second semester, start elementary calculus. The study of math aids the students in the development of his reasoning ability and leads him to work carefully. This new system allows the student to acquire a more thorough knowledge of mathematics. EARL K. DILL A.B. University of Michigan Geometry and Trigonometry MRS. MARIAN C. KLINE B.S. Bloomsburg State College Math 7th LEO D SLIFE B.S. Wilkes College Math 8th and 9th Algebra 9th MRS. ANN MARIE C. THOMPSON B.S. Bloomsburg State College Math 7th and 8th Senior Class Advisor J. M. TIDLOW B.S. Lock Haven State College Advanced Math Unified Geometry 17

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WALTER M. BADEAU B.S. Mansfield State College Civics German I MISS MARIE BEAN B.S. Mansfield State College M S. Bucknell University American History 11 POD Junior Class Sponsor WILLIAM J. INMAN A.B. Mt. St. Mary's College POD. World Culture ROBERT ROGERS B.A. Penn State University Civics American History 8th National Honor Society Jatecvaij J iroucjffi 7 ie Jjast DAVID RUSSELL B.S. Mansfield State College World History 7th American History 8th Track Coach RAYMOND J. WINESKI B.S. Mansfield State College World History World Geography Civics JAMES S. WHITMER B.S. Mansfield State College World History 7th American History 8th The social studies department conditions the students to meet the demands of good citizenship. Through the social studies department, young people are taught how to live in and understand the world around them. Every high-school student will be given the privilege to vote in a few years. With this power, he is able to help maintain and shape his government. The part every citizen takes in his government will depend upon the training he has had from the social studies department. Truly we learn from the past and our own and others’ experiences. With the knowledge of the history of the world we are able to regulate the present and plan for the future wisely. 16

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JJat iwaijs JnrouaA Science The science department tries to give students a broad, general background in science. This background will be useful in their future lives, no matter what they do. This study prepares students for new technological developments, stimulates intellectual curiosity, and explains and illustrates scientific principles. In the seventh and eighth grades, the study is quite general. In the ninth through twelfth grades, the study deals with more specific areas of science. Courses such as biology, physical science (a combined course in chemistry and physics), chemistry, physics, vocational science, and earth and space science arc offered. The purpose of the science courses is twofold: to prepare students for careers in science, and to give everyone a general scientific back- CARL J. EASTMAN B.S. Mansfield State College Physics Algebra I TED R. KEIR B.S. East Stroudsburg State College Earth and Space Science Vocational Science Science 7th Varsity Basketball Coach Varsity Baseball Coach JOSEPH THOMPSON B.S. Bloomsburg State College Biology Wrestling Coach Wrestling Club Assistant Football Coach HOWARD S. EVANS West Chester State College Science 8th RICHARD MERRITT B.S. Mansfield State College Science 7 th Physical Science 10th Wrestling Baseball MRS. SIGRID WILKINSON B.S. Mansfield State College Physical Science Chemistry Varsity Cheerleaders Junior Varsity Cheerleaders 18