Abington High School - Oracle Yearbook (Abington, PA)

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Sleeping on the job? Rosemary I. Tobin jT Ralph Maltese Peter J. Kelly You have just got to be kidding! Patricia Corcoran Philip J. Smith Charles E. Schneller Millicent Neff Dwight W. Good

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English The graduating class of 1985 has the dubious distinction of being the last class to read Beowulfand Macbeth in their senior year. Henceforth, American literature will be taught at grade 10, British literature at grade 11, and World literature at grade 12. The World literature course, recently developed by a committee of ten English teachers, will include writers from Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America and will focus on such works as Candide, Oedipus Res, and Crime and Punishment. Complementing the new literature sequence will be revised programs in composition, grammar, and vocabulary. In addition to the required program, the English Department will continue to offer the following electives: Acting, Creative Writing, Debate, English Composition, Ethnic Literature, Journalism, Public Speaking, Radio-TV Workshop, and Theatre Production. James Giordano Gerald Alpaugh Chairman Eileen Foley Dr. Nicholas Alexander Charles Baker Dr. Robert M. Burt Thomas J. Connor 24

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Social Studies The special purpose of social studies is citizen education and the civic learning of each individual. Abington has as its goal the development of a contributing and productive individual possessing self awareness, knowledge, skills, and a sense of responsibility. The World Civilization II program in Grade 10 focuses on the nations of the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Latin America in their geographical, historical and cultural setting. The American Studies program in Grades 11 and 12 presents an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the United States. It encompasses the history, the governmental structure, and the economic, social, and cultural development of our country from colonial times to the present. In addition elective courses are offered in Afro-American History, Anthropology, European History, Minority Groups in the United States, Psychology and Sociology. Dr. ). Robert Rorison DeWitte Shipley Chairman 26