Mars Area Junior Senior High School - Planet Yearbook (Mars, PA)

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Distributive Education New My f -A wir. Q'sV'Ffl W 1 4 i .ggi g , ' I .. ,J 2. be-ill? ' ' Q -V 5- f a- , , H' - .1 f ' i , are ' -M ' IW . ' ' maj ' .- N ,h : Miss Rim Aloe Mrs. Doris Bowers Miss Nancy Kozak Mr. David Qlturcenski Bookkeeping Typing, Shorthand Sboribcnd I1 Dlllrfblliwv Ed- Geneml Bwinen Odin Practice Business As a sophomore, the business student lirst begins his commercial courses. General business, business arith- metic, and typing form the background for later, more difiicult subjects. In his junior year the future business leader may take business law, typing, bookkeeping, and shorthand. By the time he is a senior, the student is prepared for his step into the business world by ex- panding his skills in the subjects taken in his junior course and ollice practice, in which the student learns to use the mimeograph, the adding machine, and the electric typewriter. Worthy girls planning to be secre- taries are chosen by the instructors to work at local businesses, gaining valuable experience which they will use later. This year a new business course was added: distri- butive education. Taught by Mr. Skurcenski, the sub- ject included the basics of buying and selling and on- the-job experience. MR. SKURCENSKPS D,E. flare: gal of to 4 good :tart thix year. 24

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Library and Guidance Counseling W i ' f e2'Q??li.'iQ??e i'1 ?aIi'F'T9I'gQ5SF 4i'a9,s3ix, rgiggws Ml . Le Zi .fwgf ' ' ' r ap?-S '- ' Q . il sr 1 S 5 Waiig - ei 4: -' .A . X -if ea ' i . ' 'gf 0 SMF + Z X V' i , lf 'fig 'QS' Y' -A 2 it , -1 ce . if , .2 J 'L iii: ' 'gag' in Qwaasf s 0 ,-,. .Ti fe'3l 'gi 'N '25 f' , . ,,,,,.- . -g.,-. .. ., ,.-..... . -c, ?':--'f'-Z'f -1'-7'::--:-.- ' -tt .f me 'M Paxg in x x. .-Zi, ' fell. I -- 233.-4 r Y' as ' A? 3 aa.. gs, on vu s e- -d pu ri, .x is, 3 r' 'ive 5 - 2 s 915 Q-'Wifi' ' 3 .f wee' Q lm' 'W' ff 1 :We 1 ,,, as 3' i X e, 1 t s as at Q is 1 a, ft: , ali? ' ' . If i2Zf5i5.':.i5' ,- Mrs, Louise Benjiman Mrs. Ruth Leichr Mr. Gerald Dambach Mr. james Duerr Librarian Librarian jr. High Guidance S r. High Guidance Student Services Two of the most influential departments in the Mars High educational system are those operated by out li- brarians and counselors. The library services, under the direction of Mrs. Ruth Leicht and Mrs. Louise Benjamin, offer a wide range of instructional materials. The constantly ex- panding facilities of the library make it one of the best in the area. Here, many-a-student may be found doing research, reading a magazine, or concentrating on a novel. The senior high guidance department, headed by Mr. james Duerr, helps the upperclassmen with the all-important job of planning their post-high school education. Mr. Duerr also administers aptitude, intelli- gence, and achievement tests throughout the year, con- ducts interviews with each student, and directs schedul- ing. Mr. Gerald Dambach, junior high guidance counsel- or, manages the affairs of the younger students. He as- sists them with scheduling, aids them in discovering and developing their abilities, and presents talks to each individual grade on topics of interest to them. The services provided by these departments consti- tute a major part of a high school education. Without them, students would not be able to successfully evalu- ate themselves. For eflicient operation of our school system, the Student Services are invaluable. Mr. Dambacb and Mr, Duerr in the counxeling mite. 23

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Creative Arts Flourish Mt. Ronald Bevan Mr. William Townsend Mrs. Sandra Towle Mr. Marlin Clay Mr. Clarence Ebnet Vocal Mari: Imlrumentnl Mmic Art Craft: Orcbsrlra Those students who are talented in the fields of art festivals, the most important of which were county and music are encouraged and instructed by the teach- and state. ers of these fine arts. Marvin Clay and Sandra Towle teach not only the general aspects of arts and crafts, but also enter into the finer points. They also sponsor the junior and Senior High Art Clubs. Under the direction of Mr. William Townsend, the band of Mars High School has shown its great quali- ties. The band displayed its ability at Clarion State College, where they played during the half-time show. Several of Mr. Townsend's students played in various Mr. Clarence Ebner acted as host director for the Mid-Northwestern Festival, which was held at Mars. Five of our students participated in this well-acclaimed and talented orchestra. Within a few months of his first year here, Mr. Ronald Bevan organized the Madrigal Choir. He is also responsible for the Junior and Senior High Cho- ruses. These students displayed their talents in the pro- grams they presented at Christmas and Easter. MR, BEVAN AND Mr. Towmend are the Mluic Dept.'.r dynamic duo. ZS