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

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ACiiClCIIliCS VU for victory with Mr. Reitz. I BUSIIICSS Taught by Mr. Charles E. Goodling, stu- dents were offered business education in typing, notehand, and shorthand. Eighth grade pupils, required to take typing, learned skills necessary for advanced work in elective typing in grades nine through twelve. Notehand students de- veloped a simple speed technique for taking notes. Mr. Goodling taught first and second year shorthand in grades ten through twelve. Shorthand pupils learned to take notes rapidly and to transcribe them accurately. Mrs. Ritter ponders the next step in L. Gustison's art project. Psychology Mr. john Reitz again conducted an in- troductory psychology course for the twelfth grade. With him the seniors stu- died the fundamentals of psychology and sociology not only through text books, but also through oral themes dealing with current emotional and social problems, book reports on related subjects, and class discussion of theory and practical appli- cation of psychology. Now and then, pro- fessional people, well-versed in psychol- ogy, volunteered to speak to the classes about their work. Through their lectures students learned how they might become psychologists, sociologists, or psychiatrists. They also learned what to anticipate in their college psychology courses. Mr. Goodling teaches shorthand to S. Sher. Art This yearls art department was guided by Mrs. Bonnie Ritter. ln seventh and eighth grades, in which art is required, students experimented with the basic principles of art. ln ninth through twelfth grades, in which art is an elective subject, pupils engaged in advanced work in arts and crafts. Mrs. Ritter offered individual instruction and encouraged independent projects for students, especially those who planned future careers in this field and desired the extra activity.

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kis- -----..i Q ..', O U N if vf 4 A W oo 'W -2 , 5,35 f JJ-J Mr. Sheetz elaborates upon Mendel's law. This year senior science classes, taught by Mr. Clarence Weik, studied through the Science Research Associates program in which they learned practical application of science in the home and in civil defense family sur- vival, lnstructed by Mr. Charles Bell, chem- istry students combined the traditional and modern approaches to science with major em- phasis on bonding structure. Mr. Bell's physics pupils concentrated on problem analysis while studying the various forms of energy. General biology students, under Mr. jesse Sheetz, gained knowledge of functions of plant and animal organisms and the principles of life activities. Mr. Ronald Dunkelberger taught his general biology pupils the tra- ditional approach to the study of plant and animal kingdoms. For advanced biology class- es, Mr. Sheetz used the Biological Science Curriculum Study emphasizing evolutionary concepts through investigation. Mr. Dunkel- berger's advanced biology pupils alternated botany with zoology study supplemented by field trips and individual research. ln earth and space science for eighth grade, Mr. Har- ry lvlanderbach divided his course into geology, meteorology, and astronomy sec- tions. Mr. Manderbach's seventh grade gen- eral science classes studied organic and inor- ganic compounds, elements, and electricity. Mr. Dunkelberger taught a ninth grade ex- ploratory science course in which the fresh- men received introductions to biology, physics, and chemistry. Academics Mr. Bell and G. Stevens plan a party. A. Andre and Mr. Diinkelberger examine a dissected fish under the microscope.

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usic Mrs. Norman C. Hill taught music to all grades throughout the Wyomissing Area system. In the high school building seventh and eighth grades engaged in sing- ing, musical games, and record sessions which developed music appreciation. In ninth through twelfth grades glee clubs took the place of regular music classes. The ninth grade and senior high choruses met weekly to practice for the Thanksgiv- ing, Christmas, and Easter presentations. Mr. Hoifert, and Mr. Gottshall instill confidence, just hang on, the fire department is on its way. Hygiene Eleventh grade girls studied hygiene as well as physical education under Mrs. Linderman. The girls learned the funda- mentals of good hygiene, the functions of the human body, basic anatomy, and the causes and effects of various diseases. Besides these essentials they studied the basis for good nutrition and a supplemen- tary course on first aid. In this course the girls practiced skills used in dealing with wounds, injuries, and illnesses and stu- died basic skills in home nursing. Mrs. Linderman also instructed the physical education classes for all girls in grades seven through twelve. Academics Mrs. Hill conducts a record session for a music class. Physical Education Mr. Gottshall and Mr. Hoffert provid' ed instruction in physical education for all boys in grades seven through twelve. They instructed the boys in fundamental skills in sports such as basketball, soccer, baseball, gymnastics, and track events. They also went into advanced skills in these sports for those who wished to per- fect their techniques. Boys not only worked during classes but also received aid after school hours. Mr. Gottshall and Mr. Hoffert also strove to increase the overall physical fitness among the boys through exercises and physical fitness tests. Z3 Mrs. Linderman helps P. Pingel perforrnfexercises on the parallel bars.