Wyomissing Area High School - Colophon Yearbook (Wyomissing, PA)

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survival. Individual research is incorporated in this work v history of the United States. Social Studies in the last two years of secondary sc less joined. Although one bears the label United States Hist lems of American Democracy, there is, nevertheless, a com tween them. One sets the stage for the other. Each seeks to the need by every citizen, of intelligent action on public affa In the twelfth grade, after study of Latin American p ical, political and social, as they affect the United States, vgp problem of the economy of an interdependent society. Brooking's Institution Report, Income and Economic Progres and inventions upon the future: and the result of pressure During the entire year close contact with current events was give vitality and living contact to the problems considered. The above six courses in social studies comprises part 0 school provides for the students as they enter into the busin this ever-changing world. Orafory .xdiold gxpreaaion An open mind and free expression is an American h world be in a seemingly distressful turmoil the people of maintain the freedom on individual and self expression. So i students. They have exercised their inalienable rights as pupi tution by means of oratory and debate. with book reports of the ool have been more or ry and the second Prob- on thread running be- 2lI'I'IVC at all HWHFCHCSS of rs. oblems, such as econom- rk centered around the he sections studied the s: the effect of machines groups upon Democracy. : maintained in order to f the foundation that the ess and domestic life in eritage. Even though the the United States still t is with the high school .ls in a democratic insti- ORATORICAL CONTEST Mary Ann Bealler Larry Chalmers Myron Lunine Dorothy Holl 21

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Tntercsting Sideline Study of the VVM- the events of history, the descriptions in geography, and the current events. It also enables him to appreciate the role of the schoolroom, codes of morals, the laws, cus- toms, and conventions which are the basic things that guide his life. The eighth grade, also under the guidance of Mrs. Meyers, studies the story of the United States from two angles, first the historical, second the geographical. The former is the study of the country's struggle for democracy. This is done by the in- vestigation of the economic and political life. It deals also with the cultural life of urban as well as rural communities. Furthermore, the pupils study the international relations of the United States as they are affected by current happenings. The course is centered about the problems of the most efficient ways for people to live and work together in an interdependent world. Moreover it is a story of business, industry and world relationships as they affect the citizen. The freshman course in social studies, civics, is taught by Miss Stack. This is the study of the ways of democracy. The classes review current events every Monday with particular emphasis on the world peace plans. Also included in the work are book reports of the war and individual work on the national, state, city, and local community government. This year the students used half of the term for the study of Pennsylvaniefs history as prescribed by state law. Miss Stack also teaches United States history to the sophomores. This history includes the colonization of the country, its birth as a nation, and its struggle for 20

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The main purpose of introducing the school students to these two subjects is to help their minds become more keen and more aware of the political, economic, and social forces which reHect on their every day lives. It is their duty to understand to their best ability the topic which they have chosen to discuss with the public. Thorough knowledge is a primary factor in all cases, and a careful use of the English language is required. Criticism on the subject may be rendered, solution may be formulated, and questions may be aroused and open to unlimited thought, debate and discussion. The Guy Knowlton Sembower Oratorical Contest offers an opportunity to the students to select topic of their choice and elaborate on it. The pupils participating in this year's contest were Mary Ann Bealler, Myron Lunine, and Dorothy Holl. The contestants were judged on construction, presentation of their topic, dramatic effect and poise. Myron Lunine was awarded the first prize of five dollars, and Mary Ann Bealler the second prize of three dollars. Those participating in debate had the privilege of making visitation to various other schools. The pupils from Wyomissing were Madeleine Millet, Larry Chalmers, Richard Chambers, Ieannette Hettinger, Alice Youmans, and Richard Baumbach. WMA .sjfimufaferi preciaion The demand for Mathematics in todayls world is rapidly increasing. New in- ventions, depending upon Mathematics for operation or construction, are constantly DEBATE TEAM Srrond ruzv: Larry Chalmers. Richard Baumbach. Richard Chambers. First row: Jeannette Hettinger, Madeline Millet, Alice Youmans. i i