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

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SPECIALIZED DEPART E T i provided l Mr. Jerry Allen Bachelor of Science Mrs. Dorothy Bennett Bachelor of Science Mr. Kenneth P. Jones Bachelor of Science Miss Janet E. Knupp Master of Science In Special Education, Mr. Jones develops the potential abilities of his students to permit them to live successfully in today's world. 4' K Home Ec. instructors, Mrs. Spory and Mrs. Bennett, always Seniors often confer withMlssKnupp, guidance take a special interest in teaching the teen-agers to sew. The girls counselor, about college admission or future em- selected a variety of both patterns and materials for their clothing ployment problems. projects.

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tnterest in man's past, present, and future Social Studies...In the Geography Department courses enable students to correlate important historical events with the geography of the land. In civics classes freshmen study the historical, developmental, and operational features of our government on the local, state, and national levels. In Pennsylvania history the names of important states- men, significant dates matched with their achievements, and the facets of the state's culture are stressed. Inworld culture courses, stress is placed on the study of significant civilizations of past years. In economics and P, O. D. the nation's economy and the challenging problems facing the United States government receive careful attention. F inally, in world geography the historical periods and man's relationship to his environment are tied together. Mr. Richard H. Hiner Mr. Carl A. Perian Mr. Ernest Pudliner Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science 1 Lights outl Quiet everyone! are familiar words Seniors will long remember the interesting discus- around 212. Mr. Bryson makes history come to life sions led by Mr. Dohoda in P. O, D. classes.-As coach and through the use of many historical films. junior high guidance counselor, many students have bene- fited from his leadership and his counselling.

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educational and practical training for all Mr. Pahach, wood shop instructor, demonstrates the Mrs. Mabon and Mr. Sutter operate the gestetnerin the band saw to Mr. Allen, metal shop instructor. machine room. Special Education...Students learn to live with others and to cope with problems that they will have to face during life. This group studies English, mathematics, as well as social studlesg and they also learn to develop a sense of responsibility so vital in adult living. Homernaking...The homemakers enroll in two main courses, sewing and cooking. To become talented cooks, the girls learn to prepare well-rounded menus containing food nutrients. The students also make clothes for themselves and others. Business Education,..Classes in typing, shorthand, bookkeeping, business mathematics, business English, junior business training, salesmanship, business law, and clerical practice form the basis of this course of study, Students learn of the job opportunities, the job requirements, and the importance of their jobs. Industrial Arts...In wood and metal shops and mechanical drawing classes boys learn to weld, to turn out beautiful pieces of furniture, and to master mechanical drawing techniques for use in the engineering field. Mrs. Mildred L, Mabon Bachelor of Science Mrs. Mollie R. SDOTY Bachelor of Science Mr. Andrew Pahach Bachelor of Science Mr. Edward W. Sutter Master of Science