Kingston High School - Kingstonian Yearbook (Kingston, PA)

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l SOCIAL Sl'lliNt'l'2 IllCl'ARTMlCNT TICAFH ERS ARTS D ICPARTM ENT llotloln Ron ll.l'l to right! Miss llooley, Mrs. Norbert, Miss Mlll'ltll5', Rottonl Row tl.-fi to riuhtl Miss liilvvaltls. Miss Hush. Miss lvitcliner, Mi Ti nel Second Ron NIV. It. Jones, Mr. ltrenucr, Mr. R. Morgan, Mr. Boyer. St DUI All SCI ENCE IDEPARTM ENT The Social Science Department acquaiuts the students with the struggles ot' ancient and modern people. The history courses begin with the history tYi't'lVlllZ2lti0l1 and continue up to the present day l'UI'lNS ct' government and the current mode ot' lit'e. The young people ot' the l'nited States are prepared for their future positions as active citizens. Mr. .laines .lones directs this department. His job is an important one, t'or the t'uture leaders ot' our country are being educated now. lt is the duty of their teachers to form sound and true beliefs about the government and its people. COMM ERCIAL DEPARTMENT lhntwln Row ileft to right! Miss E. llavenport. Mr. lieihler. MNH 1'alial:in, Mr. Mct'onuell. Miss llrovvn. SN-,md Ron Mic- Thompson, Miss J. ltaveuport. l'HYSH'.-Xl. lCDl'l'ATlUN Ill'1I'AR'l'MICN'l' Left to Right Mrs. VVilliams. Mr. Hilbert. Mrs, Welcis. Mr. Pritchard. sh ll' '. Second Row Mr. liecfer, Mr. t'lark. THE ARTS DEPARTMENT The Arts Department takes its place beside the other divisions ot' the school as it otfers the students the liner studies of' their education. Here the students are able to develop their talents, whatever they may be. Miss Mildred Edwards, director ofthe art students, teaches an extensive course in sketching, designing, sculptoring, paint- ing, and pen and ink work. In the Home lieonomies Depart,- ment, Miss Hush and Miss Kitehner instruct our prospective homemakers in methods to improve both themselves and their homes. The vocal music work is directed by Miss Dorothy Turner who also leads the Glce Club. Mr. llallock has charge of' the band and orchestra as well as the classes of instrumental music. The Library is also worthy ot' notice for it is an important link between the student and classrooms. Miss Myre Wil- l'ams is librarian, assisted by Mrs. Reynolds. l'tlMMI'IRt'l,-Xl, llEl'AR'l'N1l'IN'l' The thwmmercial llepartnient is a valuable asset to King- ston High School for it is equipped with a most able stall' ol' teachers who do everything possible to intensity the interest of the students i'i their work. This department otl'ers to all students, who have chosen for their vocation the business tielrl, an e'1cellent opportunity to become prepared for their future positions. PH YSICAL l'IDl'l'A'l'ltlN llEl'AR'l'N1lCN'l' The Physical lflducation llepartnient gives our students an opportunity to enjoy themselves physically in their regular gym classes. l'hysical Education is a subject required ot' every student in order to develop a physical titness. ln these classes, the instructors strive to bring out such traits as lead- ership and character in the individual. The various skills which the students are taught, tend to build up strength as well as ability. The girls, as well as the boys, participate in exercises, drills, and games regularly. Mrs. Miriam Williams and Mrs, Dolores Weiss instruct the girls' gmy activities while Mr. Pritchard, Mr. Andrews, Mr. Hilbert, and Mr. llugh teach the boys. Our physical educa- tion teachers are to be highly commended for their line work in preparing our youth for the future.

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ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Bottom Row lleft to right! Miss Jayne, Miss Cronin. Mrs. Schulz, Miss LANGl'AGE DEl'AR'l'MENT Bottom Row tleft to rightl Miss 'l'liompson, Miss Lee, Miss Mcllutih, VVeis, Miss Zawatslti. Miss lvI,HVh'l'.'l wish xyvix Second Row Mr. Vail, Miss McLaughlin, Mrs, Thomas, Miss A, Wil- liams, Miss IM-vendorf, Mrs. Reynolds. ENGLISH DEPARTMENT The English Department, headed by Miss Anita Williams with her capable staff of teachers, emphasizes the importance of correct English useage which marches along, hand in hand. with success. ln every English class, from the Freshmen to the Seniors, the students are taught how to speak and write clearly and concisely. Each year's study includes funda- mentals of grammar, literature, composition, and theme work. The students are given every advantage and supplement to facilitate their study. For study in literature, the depart- ment possesses records and a victrola. Our school library enables the students to obtain the best reference books as well as current. literature. M ATH EM ATICS UEFA RTM ENT The Mathematics Division of Kingston High School, which is supervised by Mr. Victor l'iccone, is of vital importance be- cause of the value of mathematics to every student. The pupils who expect to enter college must have a clear under- standing of the higher studies in mathematics while every individual must succeed in the fundamentals. The teachers in this department strive to perform one of the hardest tasks in the school for many students have difficulty in their math classes. M r. l'iccone has set a fine example for all the teach- ers by giving his mathematics students an appreciable course as well as making his classes both enjoying and interesting. St'lENl'E lJEl'ARTlVlENT Another important feature of our high school is the Science Department. Since each student is required to study two sciences during his high school career, the department is large as well as very thorough. The sciences which are offered be- gin with General Science and include Eiology, Chemistry, l'hysics, and Senior Science. Many of these higher sciences are very difficult, however, our competent teachers instruct us with well-trained and capable supervision. A suitable understanding of basic science is a necessity to every future citizen. The professions and occupations open in this tield have been multiplied many times in the recent years. Kingston lligh School is preparing its students to fit into this age of science. Second Ron Mrs. Page, Miss Sweet. Miss Murphy. LA NG l' AG E HEPA RTM ENT The Foreign Language Department otfers four languages to the students: Spanish, French, Latin, and German. ln addition to the customary teaching activities, each have an active interest in the clubs of their respective languages. Because of the influence ot' the recent war and the im- provements of transportation, our country and its people have become more interested in the foreign policy. This interest has led to the discovery and study about language, habits, and customs of foreign people. The Language Department also uses records to accompany the usual study and to add interest. MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT Bottom Row tleft to right! Miss McHugh, Mrs. Toole, Miss J, Jones, Second Row Mr. Piccone, Mr. lt. Morgan, Mr, Williams. SfTENt'E DEl'AR'l'lVlEN'l' Len W0 Right MV- P- Mf7l'ilHll. Mr. Anthony, Mi. Dobbs, Mr. Pugh.

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GUIDANCE DlCl'AR'l'MEN'l' VICTHRAN TEACH ERS Left to Right Mrs. Hamilton, Miss Jayne, Miss llevendorf, Miss Cronin, First Row tlett to riuhtl Miss Kane. Miss Owcn, Miss Sullivan THE G l'lllANCE DEPAR'l'M ENT The Guidance Department is composed of Mrs. Hamilton, directory Miss Devendorf, Miss Jayne, and Miss Cronin, with Mr. lveson acting: as counselor in charge of scheduling, Mrs. Hamilton and Miss Jayne acted as counselors for the Seniors, Miss Ilevendorf the Juniors, Mrs. Hamilton the Sophomores, and Miss Cronin the Freshmen. Mr. Anthony llock, the school psychologist, was called in for conference in several case studies. The department gave Kuder Preference lnventories to all Seniors and Juniors and had group and individual interviews with the students concerning their occupational choices and abilities. Arrangements were made for student conference periods with various community leaders in the professions and trades. The department also gave Harmon-Nelson tests to Freshmen and 86 upper classmen. The Hildreath Personality tests was given to all the girls and interpreted in many cases. Individual Cumulative Records have been started as a real effort to know the student better. Second Row Mr. ltarucli, Mr. VVilliani Morgan. VETERAN TEACH ERS Kingston High School has attained additional prominence in the state because of the comprehensive Veterans program. The four teachers above teach Veterans only. lloxuever, many other teachers on the Kingston High School statl' also teach Veterans, Miss Virginia Kane and Miss Iletty Sullivan teach com- mercial subjectsg Miss Dorothy Owens and Mr. Albert llaruch teach mathematics and Mr. William Morgan teaches science. The Veterans of our school are without doubt grateful to these teachers and the many others on the stall.