Pen Argyl Area High School - Memoirs Yearbook (Pen Argyl, PA)

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affi- 'UR I A lt? Harry Mervine, Edward Palmer and student Japanese fans and kimonos are modeled by history students of teachers George Lighttiser and Robert Stauifer Miss Marjorie May, recently returned from a tour of Far East- open a discussion of the early morning head- ern countries. is-'0Clkll .ftudzbr promote World frzlendrl9qJ To prepare students for life in an Age of Ten- sions is the goal of our social studies department. The courses present the facts of history to the stu- dent, encourage him to formulate his own opin- ions and make him aware of the basic likenesses Nu' 4 Q .mvg 7 XIHIIISI, ns ll' -l'xIllt!IUl'l of uit- A1 and differences of the various countries. Trips to meetings of local councils and industries, the county courthouse, and the United Nations create better understandings of our modern world. , c 1 t js, ' ' -nf ' A f l , 4 1 f X vc , , X ' z is Miss Grace Dennis points out to Robert Ealey the signifi- cance of one of the many trav- el posters she uses to enliven her geography and social stud- ies classes. I - x gigs W M I ,f- A ' E 4 ,P Vg, nfs. I ft ,D t i 1, 1 V Vw-G-we t i fb 45, if t ' fi l vw 1 If ' 'ff V X 1 fr ,f W ft :sw I '.'- 1 , , fx fg x fs- :xiii , Mr E V 4 r . it I V . H ' 1 x' Ng' V A ,.., M an - 1 x r xx l2'I I'll wr: H ' 2 ' ls lil , - - 1 3 feqijij p ' ' ' 9 ,lli 3 .ag Q 2' ' if 1 Q , U

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Comparing the same phrase in four languages are Dr. William Muth, Mrs. Edna Imhof, and Miss Dorothy Bedford, teach- ers of German. Latin and French, respectively. Language arty rkare the Jpotlzlglat Increased foreign travel, better methods of communication and attempts to improve world relations have placed new emphasis on both Eng- lish and foreign languages. Our program requires the study of English every year for each student. Robert Behr and Mrs. Barbara Miller share a literary gem with student teacher Harry Ackerman. Fx Those who wish to study a foreign language can choose from Latin, prominent in the TOOLS of many English words, French, important for its conversational value, and German, useful in scientific work. Mrs. Dorothy Stopp relates an anecdote as objects obtained on recent foreign tours. she displays 'QJF ' '39

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Now see this stick? The ob- ject is not to hit it, explains Driver Education instructor M. Richard Wolford to a nervous 00000000000 000000000000 if -1-mg... 'Q ,, 6' i . .. Special clarfer develop worthwhile rkillr 'lytic Upper left: Interested business students watch as Harry Breece explains the use of a card file. Lower right: Wilmer Nester dictates rapidly to develop speed and accuracy of shorthand students. 25 t Ready. Go! These are the words that start typ- ing students' fingers flying across the keyboards. Typing, shorthand, olhce practice, and bookkeep- ing are just a few of the courses designed to train students for careers in the business world. Through the use of modern business machines, practical application of business theory is taught. Proper operation and manipulation of the mod- em automobile is taught in Driver Education classes. Introduced in the sophomore year, this course stresses safety and obedience to traffic reg- ulations, as well as skillful driving.