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

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BELOW MIDDLE: Miss Judy Byrnes, attired in her German dirndl, tries to show Debbie Kmetz how to pronounce an umlauted 0. Deb- bie is one of 140 students taking German. BE- LOW: Faith Miller and Barry Roberts stop for a quick chat between classes. LEFT: Ich heisse Dave Pennington. lim having German in the language lab. BELOW: The best way to learn any language is to speak it. Iayne Kere- smar and Mike Correll act out a skit in Spanish Class. xl Between classes and during classes Communication Goes O Language is the effective means for the expression of thoughts, ideas, feelings, and the like. No matter what established system of speech is used by students, be it French, German, Spanish, or the American dia- lect of English, a picture is still worth a thousand words. This summer a group of students, chaperoned by Mrs. Bowman, is traveling to Germany, Austria, and Switzerland mainly to view the once-a-decade Passion- spiele at Oberammergau. Who knows what tongue is being spoken between classes while dedicated couples discuss their daily adventures and problems? Fortunately, only the near- by locker knows. l'l

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As sludenls try to see the light M alh Creates Problems Almost stunned by the wonder of it all, the student concentrates on mathematics, and sometimes even sees the light before the end of the class period. Our math department, led by most capable teachers, is always im- proving. Starting next year, the general math curriculum will be expanded with the aid of a new series of text books. Students enrolled in the accelerated course receive a thorough knowledge of algebra, geometry, trigonome- try, and calculus. They may then elect Honors Math, which is an excellent preparation for college courses. Three of the 121 students enrolled in the plane geometry sections, Bruce Seigfried, Roxanne Rissmiller and Chuck Uliana, haven't had so much fun since kindergarten. Sharon Marsh and Diane Barlieb appear awed by Richard Werkheis- work in the advanced math program 5 years ago make up this group. er's explanation of a problem in calcul l . 15 ' us c ass seniors who began

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Concerned teaching incites enthusiasm In Social Studies With the world as it is today, teaching social studies is a very important job. Anyone can see that after a student leaves a social studies class, he has retained the facts and will draw sensible conclusions from what he has learned. Our community should be proud to ob- serve how unradical the students of PAHS are. Our attitude reflects the training we have received from our parents, teachers, and administrators. Hopefully, Pen Argyl graduates in years to come will demonstrate a similar healthy attitude toward the many far out movements of their time. After social studies class stu- dents make the regular noontime rush for a half hour lunch break. if it 4, H , W if TOP RIGHT: Things seem to be adding up for future secretaries Sally Nicholas and Marcia Schadler. RIC-HT: Donna Zeigafuse QFRONTD and Irene Clewell CBACKJ display the kind of diligence needed to be a good secretary. TOP: David Heclcman, a member of the A-V Club, sets up a projector for Miss Dennis' geography class. TOP LEFT: Peter Freeman, Barbara Harris and Mr. Mervine discuss the relationship of Africa to America as part of a Black history program. LEFT: Tom Miller and jim Bowden demonstrate the proper way to eat a pizza.