Abington High School - Oracle Yearbook (Abington, PA)

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In a democracy such as ours, it is necessary for each citizen to he as well informed as possible. Traditionally, Abington's social studies depart- ment has trained young voters and citizens so that they can exercise their prerogative to best advantage. In his hrst high school year, the student has his choice ot world history-which will become a requirement next year-or economics. In the jun- ior year, American history is a requirement. The senior problems of democracy classes have many guest speakers during the course of the year. In addition .Xmericans for the Competitive Enter- prise System arrange held trips to various manu- lacturing plants, hotels and other places of busi- ness, so that the students can get a preview of the business world. Jtti,f..,, 3, Ja... ow 6Aozn9ing mr!! In their quest to keep up with the latest world happen- ings, Ken Dawson. Pat Lehman, Bill Hayes, Ginny Thomas. and Jeanne Remmey pore over the Nea' York Times. iff :IR -1 x , Getting ready for a discussion on the Middle l-last, Elaine I-ltkel, Thelma liberle and .Klan McCauley give their attention to Mike Taylor, who points out Sauct Arabia on the map. ' Qt sy: - , . ' 51' - f' A y 1, ZW 'i,,Qi1.? 5A.' YI aims . gf : Q23 45,44 4' 1- -sf' .WI fr '- .XIIINI-'IOX'S SOCIXI. S'Iil'DIIlS DEPARTMENT-Sez1lz'c1: Carroll. Charles Pawling. Christine Lucas, William Haynes, Ros Crate Davis. I-'lorence Benjamin. Ruth Krapf, Starzrling: Iilmer lyn XYolman. and Daniel Showan. 15

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It looks as if Bill Becker cience in cz mr!! ,Midi Sauce .Qu 'l'he mineral frartiouizer gets a thorough examination by interested chemistry students, Rich Wasson, Carole Wag- ner, and jack 'l'arman, av D , judy Herbirek. Bob Brady, and Connie Armor, find something very interesting in those microsro ies ' l they are giving them. 1 , jutging by the rapt attention 3 ua From the first day ol' school, the science depart- ment has provided excellent guidance in scien- tific training. Alter a full year of determining the best methods for using the new facilities, the Ab- ington students settled down to learning in ear- nest. The students utilized every facility of our modern science wing, from the budding plants in the solarium to the glass retorts in the chem- istry room. ln an age which stresses so strongly the need for proper scientific training, Abington students have the best physical opportunities for developing their scientific talents. PSN 'RFQ .'KllINGTON'S SCIENCE Dlil','XR'l'- MEN'Il-Sealed: .Xrmella Woodward, George Erb, Nliles Nlessinger. and Nlarv Krebs. Standing: YYilliam Top- lis, V Alfred Yandling. and Ernest 'f' Rauch, 'Q Q... tv

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