Parkland High School - Par Key Yearbook (Orefield, PA)

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Physical Education Do you find your muscles drooping, or your waistline expanding? Perhaps you should dash over to the gym. I’m sure Mr. Wilson or Mr. Ettinger could help you get back in shape. However, the girls might find their exercises too strenuous. Miss Lesher, Miss Birosik, or Mrs. Wotring are more your speed! Our gymnastic equipment includes everything from a trampoline to a score of square dancing records. Did you ever try “tramping” to the tune of “The Spanish Cavaliero”? Home Economics The pleasant aromas which spread through the halls downstairs come from Mrs. Reitz’s cooking classes. Betty Crocker couldn't stimulate our appetites more! From the cooking room, one can easily hear the hum of the sewing machines, which are located next door. Mrs. Podany is in charge of this department, and examples of her students’ work can often be found in the showcase across from her room. Besides preparing our girls to become thrifty housewives, Mrs. Podany also arranges the frequent banquets held by various groups at Parkland. Page 15

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Mathematics Whether it's a basic problem in arithmetic or an advanced question in calculus, you are sure to receive an answer from a member of the mathematics department. Many of us flock around Mr. Kistlcr when we’re at a mathematical loss — for obvious reasons. If it's a matter of plane geometry, Mrs. Werley is usually consulted, because she has a natural ability to reach a conclusion (and she keeps “the columns in line too!) You say that you have a problem in nurses’ math? Mrs. Fish is the expert in this field. Mr. Moyer can help you if you are bothered by income tax. The junior high students naturally have problems, too, and you can often find them seeking aid from Mr. Baer, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Sechler, or Mr. Eckert. Page II

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flrt We are fortunate at P.H.S. to have Dr. Swallow as a member of our art staff. He is known throughout the eastern section of the country for his many beautiful works of art. Miss Schaffer, the other art teacher at Parkland, has been here for two years. She takes most of the seventh and eighth grade art classes and loves the work, despite the noise. Music Mr. Reimschissel, the man of a thousand notes, is the director of our senior and junior bands. One of his main tasks during the year is the preparation of the students tor concerts. While Miss Peters is busy rehearsing with her senior chorus for coming events. Miss Steiner is engrossed with her junior chorus. Besides these extra activities, both these charming ladies also conduct music classes and travel to the elementary schools in the district. Driver Tram my Our courageous driver training instructor is Mr. Dorney, who has a very capable assistant, Mr. Rizzi. Mr. Dorney spends many long and weary hours in the scat of the driver training car. There have been and probably will be many times that he is thankful for dual controls on the ’59 Chevy. An alumnus of P.H.S., he can frequently be seen with his wife and three children enjoying one of our basketball games. Page 16