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

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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.

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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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Academics Mrs. l-leffner shows an interested R. Miller the proper method for signing out books. OITIC COIlOIl'liCS Home Economics classes were avail- able for girls in grades seven through twelve. ln grade nine through twelve the subject was an elective. Mrs. Stover's classes studied aspects of home-making in theory and in practice. They learned the skills involved in cooking, wardrobe plan- ning, sewing, child care, and home decor- ating. The girls participated in such pro- jects as preparing meals in family units and sewing their own clothes. They also studied safety in the home, first aid tech- niques for home emergencies, and nursing care -in case of illness in the family. The values of planning and efficiency within the family were clearly illustrated in all their projects. E. johnson, N. Gutacker, M. Schell, E. Nace, Mr. Arnold, B. Feger, Z4 M. Lutz, and M. Knoll serve D. Spang platter Jil. I.AllDI'ElI'y Mrs. Ruhl I-leffner was responsible for providing students and teachers with ef- ficient library service. Mrs. Heffner also taught seventh grade pupils to learn how to use the library properly. The library was well-stocked with magazines, ref- erence material, pamphlets, and fiction books, resources which pupils used before school, after school, and during study periods. Student assistants aided Mrs. Heffner in checking out books, keeping the shelves in order, and presenting an annual book sale. 5 I l Mrs. Stover explains homemaking skill to K. Nester. Cafeteria The cafeteria staff, headed by Mr. Arnold, again provided students and fac- ulty with nutritious and appetizing daily lunches. Students had a choice of two main platters and additional side dishes such as fruit, salads, and juices. For an extra fee dessert was provided. The cafeteria workers were hard pressed to provide speedy service and adequate food for the huge student body. Next year's new facilities will undoubtedly make their job a much easier one, though they have carried on very well during this year.