Laurel Valley High School - Laurel Yearbook (New Florence, PA)

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g LANGUAGE AR encouraged students Mrs. Elnora J. Mr. William H. Chisnell Fllcklnger Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science -f Mrs. Norma Hornack Mr. James E. Irwin Between classes Mrs. Chisnell can be seen scurrying through the Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science halls with her collection of books and papers, necessary items for her senior English classes which stress both creative writing and literary interpretation. Mr. Flickinger visits briefly with Mr. Irwin to Mrs. Hornack, speech therapist, points out to Aaron discuss some aspect of jlmior high English. Shomo the location of the vocal cords. Mr. Toy, reading instructor, is very interested in his students' ability to speak clearly.

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leadership for educational achievement An important person in the life of every high school student is the principal. Mr. Pickup, in addition to his regular duties, gladly consults with students and discusses a.ny problems that may arise, He enjoys working with the Student Council in organizing the extracurricular program. His regular duties include the supervision of the course of study, recommendations to the Board of Education on matters of improving the educational system, and preparation of the program of studies, He attempts to co-ordinate the many services that our school system offers in order to meet the real needs of the L. V. students. Well liked by both faculty and student body, Mr. and Mrs. Pickup reside in Bolivar with their three children. Mr. Pickup holds a B. S. degree from Indiana State College and an M. Ed, degree from the University of Pittsburgh. Presently he is continuing his work at the University towards his doctorate. Mr. Fred M. Pickup, High School Principal Perky Miss LindaM2.gnani- takes any task in stride, A busy and reliable secretary is Mrs. Lana Gale Even during the busiest periods, this secretary keeps L99-I3 NBVGI' 2 dal' 8065 bv Wifh0l1f her Preparing?- offlce confusion to a minimum. bulletin or school form.

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to think intelligently and imaginatively Language Arts...Through speaking, reading, listening, and writing, the English and Foreign Language Depart- ments provided a wide variety of opportunities for instruction in the arts of communication, English clas- ses studied literature, gave oral and written book reviews, wrote research papers, prepared speeches, and lis- tened to records. Students found their work carefully laid out for them in an atmosphere that challenged effort, showed them how to apply it, and gave them the satisfaction of proving their competence. This year languageclasses had- the good fortune to use a new laboratory which permitted practice of conver- sation as well as mastery of grammar. Besides Spanish, a second language, German, was added, The students en- joyed listening to recordings and using the microphones in the lab to practice correct pronunciation. 'J 'x'f'?'.. if Miss Long and Mrs. Peters practice using the consoleinthe new language lab. Miss Priscilla M Long Bachelor of Arts Mrs. Lila Peters Bachelor of Science Mr, Peter Remaley Master of Arts Mr. Bert Toy Bachelor of Science Mr. Remaley, junior English teacher, points out a significant technique about sentence construction to Steve Peters.