Westmont Hilltop Senior High School - Phoenician Yearbook (Johnstown, PA)

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New experience in learning As new arrivals in the high school, the sophomores conform to traditions established by the upperclass- men. Now, during their year of adjustment, they must balance and coordinate the many aspects of their school life-extra-curricular, social, academic. With the quiet and leisurely life of a freshman becoming a fond memory, the sophomores discover that the reality of long, hard study dominates their new experience. Subjects intended to prepare them for life must be dealt with seriously. Late hours of typing themes and completing assignments are soon a habit rather than a possibility. Even required read- ing expands to astounding proportions. However, despite such a heavy burden of classroom-oriented work, the sophomores still supplement it with distinc- tive elective programs and enjoyable social activities. Confronted by strange, difficult problems that demand wisdom and mature judgment, the sopho- mores slowly develop familiarity with the responsibil- ities of high school life. They respond with resiliency to the challenge and prove their worth and leadership ability, as they follow the path of their predecessors. ii 1 I -l 4-5. - v A ..-L., MR. ANTHONY shows two students, Alan Lichtenfels and Ed Klein, how to find the volume of a cylinder. 5-'Jer-77, , FOR A HEALTH CLASS in anatomy, Iackie Hartnett and Margare McAlister study the structure of the body. -1 , . F, uw use , ss Q lx s , .1 zf. .. . ' .. --'i' ' ' . SOPHOMORE STUDENTS use their homeroom period to complete forgotten homework and to review for tests. t

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ss WF fs' 'stew W 'sf' tf 'Tw S5 mug sm QUESTIONING IO SICILIANO, Mr. Mostoller discovers how care- fully she has read her extra-credit book. -H H st- E X, eggs 5 Eng-1 tx gi -4 - IHA s --H visas s s m s msmam me -,WI ssegxgss Hits. BS r s ss me s ts? 55st 'Hc- hg N - .::..: I A ature attitude toward study Schooled in the art of effective study by a har- rowing sophomore year, the juniors easily settle into a brisk schedule of activities within the school com- munity. In spite of the necessity for increased effort on their part. they display a mature willingness to expand their spheres of interest beyond those things which me merely required by school policy. Behind every experience now is the students' awareness of the permanent importance of their education. Harder, more specialized courses: more compli- cated, thorough assignments: eligibility for d.river's training and the National Honor Society: first fright- ening exposure to College Board Examinations or to future job considerations-these many responsibilities peculiar to a critically decisive junior year demand the utmost of concentration and judgement, if the promise of graduation is to be realized. In order to achieve a measure of success in all of their activities-both those of only present value and those of great future value-the juniors strive to reveal and to develop their latent abilitiesg they possess a definite tendency toward hard work and mature un- derstanding. ttf , ' QT. t W g IUNIOR STUDENTS are educated in traffic laws in their Safety Mr, HUNTER explains the right solutions to Dale Swaney and Education class. Diane Weigle.