United High School - La Vista Shamrock Yearbook (Armagh, PA)

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Two reporters, Barbara and Cynthia, examine the articles which thev wrote in the finished paper. Slue a uf White £tar The school paper, the Blue and White Star, exists for four main reasons: (1) to inform students of school and community activities; (2) to serve as a means of communication and expression to students; (3) to stimulate thought and encourage opinion about subjects vital to high school students; and (4) to act as a unifying force between the students and the members of the faculty and administration. Last year the Blue and White Star earned a second place rating in the University of Pittsburgh High School Publications Contest; and rated first place with the highest honors of all Class B school newspapers in the entire state. The basic skills of newspaper work are taught to the juniors in a special journalism class by the newspaper advisor, Mr. Vargo. oo

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 I lu girls that do the high step. Give our hand a lot of pep! The United High School Band, under the direction of Robert Tilley, played a very active part in the school’s activities this year. The hand took part in parades, community affairs, school events, and assemblies. The students in the hand worked hard in perfecting their halftime shows in football season, and also their music in concert season. tJtajcretteA Back row: Carol Pizarchik, Rhoda Mae Lingar, Grace Boring, Jane Layman, Carole Kelly. Front row: Pat Kopka, Elaine Shiley, Phyllis Chero. Absent: Marilyn Hixson. Cerwhif 21

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It is the job of the editors, Georg-anne, Betty, and Joy to correct the “scoops ’ and prcpar e the “dummy.” Each issue of the newspaper is planned by Mr. Vargo and the various editors at a staff meeting. Reporters, Doris Jean and Jean, interview Mr. Farabaugh, our guidance counselor, for an article on College Night.