Fairmont West High School - Dragon Yearbook (Kettering, OH)

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ex SOPHOMORE GRAPPLERS are shown pinning techniques by Mr. Ross Bateson. EN GARDE! TOUCHE! This isn't a French class, but iuniors practicing fencing techniques. Emphasis on Physical Fitness Increasing ln recent years an increasing emphasis has been placed on physical fitness. Fairmont has kept pace with this public demand by expanding the health and physical education program. In health units such things as self-evaluation, preventing accidents, and first aid are studied. Physical education offers a chance to excel in individual and team sports. Some of the many things offered are baseball, basketball, softball, gymnastics and tumbling, field hockey, table ten- nis, volleyball, and social dancing. Techniques of play, rules, and strategies involved in each activity are taught. OKAY, HOLD IT! Mr. Richard West watches Ben Jones and Eddie Doerr go through their paces on the parallel bars. 'N

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Social studies bring the past to life and teaches students the function of our government. World History is an all encompassing course covering every phase of manis progress through the ages. American History, offered to juniors, emphasizes the role played by the United States in the inter- dependent world. Civics, a required course for sen- iors, endeavors to give a better understanding of all the facets of government. Sociology or eco- nomics may then be chosen. Sociology gives an introduction to the structure of society and the interdependency of the peoples of the world. In economics, problems of production, distribution of goods, money, and various economic philosophies that govern countries are studied. World Geography analyzes the areas of the world geographically in respect to environment. ILLUSTRATING THE DIFFERENCE between the bourgeoisie and the working class is Bruce Doll in Mr. Couser's sociology class. ocial tudies Promote CURRENT EVENTS are discussed in an informal manner by means of'a panel discussion. Ted Barron, Pete Price, Barbara - .,.,.,,.,, .V . si., A.A., . ..'- --..- , .,-.H '- swf? K ,.. l World nderstanding Kormos, John Coulter, and Nancy .lo Adams talk over import ant happenings ofthe world and The nation. W- . .ag - ,M-wwf J Bn...

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Presentin 1959-1960 Academic Achievements GOLD KEY winners in the Scholastic Art contest sponsored by Shillitos in Cin- cinnati are Kathy Steger, Bill Altenburg, Linda Hunn, and Sue Gottschall. Fairmont is known throughout the state of Ohio, not only for its outstand- ing athletic teams but also for its aca- demic achievements. Students are taught how in class, but it is daily practice out- side school which makes them a step above the average and brings them well-deserved recognition, Fairmontonians excelin every phase of competition, including speech, music, art, journalism, science, and general scholar- ship. It would be impossible to list every- one who won honors this year, but in creating this academic honor section we hope to give our thanks for a job well done, hut most of all to encourage future winners. SIGNIFYING TRUE FELLOWSHIP are Sylvia Geyer and Janet Clark, semi-finalists in the World Fellow- ship essay contest. Sylvia went on to win S250 from the Fellowship Club of Dayton.