Athens Area High School - Athenian Yearbook (Athens, PA)

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Mr. Nelson R. Allen Mr. Walter M. Badeau Miss Marie Bean Mr. Allen R. Frisk Mr. William J. Inman Mr. David H. Russell Mr. James S. Whitmer MR. NELSON R. ALLEN—B.S. Mansfield State College; 8th U. S. History. MR. WALTER M. BADEAU—B.S. Mansfield State College; History of Pennsylvania, Citizenship; Student Council. MISS MARIE BEAN—B.S. Mansfield State College, M.S. Bucknell; U. S. History. MR. ALLEN R. FRISK—B.S. Mansfield State College; P.O.D., American History. MR. WILLIAM J. INMAN—A.B. Mt. St. Mary’s College; World Culture. P.O.D. MR. DAVID H. RUSSELU-B.S. Mansfield State College; 7th World History, 10th World Geography; Track Coach. MR. JAMES S. WHITMER—B.S. Mansfield State College; 7th, 8th History; F.T.A. of the World Supplying students with information which will help them become better citizens is only one aim of the social studies department. In these classes, students also learn to use basic knowledge to engage in critical thinking. They also learn to compare and evaluate historical events in light of theii everyday lives. A student begins his training in seventh grade where he studies the history and geography of Europe, Asia, and Africa. Although the study of other nations is important, the eighth grade student is taught more about his own nation, the United States. In ninth grade, the course of study becomes more specific and perhaps more interesting. It is during this year that he becomes involved in the history of Pennsylvania. Also in the freshman year, a course in citizenship and government is taught. As the student reaches senior high school, he is offered a choice of which social studies course he wishes to master. In tenth grade, he may study either World Culture or World Geography. The junior year is the last year a student must include social studies in his schedule. This last required course is U. S. History beginning in 1865 to the present time. The elective course offered in the senior year is Problems of Democracy. During this year, the student studies domestic and foreign problems facing the American society. 17

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✓A Mr. Ted R. Keir Mr. Richard Merritt Mr. James R. Pruyne Mr. Don Sholley Mr. Joseph Thompson Mrs. Sigrid Wilkinson MR. TED R. KEIR—B.S. East Stroudsburg State College; Earth and Space Science, Vocational Science; Varsity Basketball Coach, Varsity Baseball Coach. MR. RICHARD MERRITT—B.S. Mansfield State College; 7th Science; Assistant Baseball Coach, 7th, 8th Wrestling Club. MR. JAMES R. PRUYNE—B.S. East Stroudsburg State College; M.Ed. Cornell University; Assistant Principal; Senior Physics, 10th Science. MR. DON SHOLLEY—B.S. Bloomsburg. State College; 9th Biology; Assistant Wrestling Coach. MR. JOSEPH THOMPSON—B.S. Blooms-burg State College; 8th Science; Wrestling Coach, Football Coach, Wrestling Club. MRS. SIGRID WILKINSON—B.S. Mansfield State College; Physical Science, Chemistry; Varsity Cheerleaders, Photography Club. Evolution Today’s world depends more and more upon the advancement of science. To acquaint students with the many varied aspects of this field, several different courses of study are offered. In seventh and eighth grades, students take General Science. This provides the basis for further study and creates curiosity and interest in more technical fields. Freshmen study plant and animal biolog)'. In tenth grade the science curriculum branches into two separate areas— occupational and academic. Occupational science prepares students to cope with practical problems by offering vocational science and earth science. Academic science prepares students to continue their study in college or in special training by offering physical science, chemistry, and physics. Physical science, offered in tenth grade, combines a half-year of chemistry with a half-year of physics. Those who elect to continue in this area take a whole year of chemistry in their junior year and a year of physics in their senior year. 16 Are you sure I’m wrong?

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A General Cultural Background Mr. William N. Allford Mr. Richard Swetland Mrs. Gladys Westbrook Throughout the year, the Music Department takes an active part in many school and community functions. On the scholastic level, the students receive a basic knowledge of music in the junior high school, spending one semester in music and the other in art. On the entertainment level, the various vocal and instrumental organizations annually participate in two concerts—the Spring Concert and the Christmas Concert. Also, during the year, these groups individually provide entertainment for many social gatherings and functions. One of the best examples of area entertainment was given last year by the music department in co-operation with the Art Department and the Stage Guild. The musical “Annie Get Your Gun” was extremely well received by the audiences at two nightly performances. In these ways and others the music department adds much to the culture of Athens High School. In addition to the contribution made by the Art Department to the various endeavors of the whole school, the art classes add much to student morale before the holidays. The windows and bulletin boards of the school become pictures of the season. Mr. Swank, the art director, varies student projects throughout the year. The students work on posters, sketches, and still-life pictures, using water color, tempera, and oil paints. Through these pictures our students learn the techniques of a good artist. •kf a A j MR. WILLIAM N. ALLFORD—B.S. Mansfield State College; 7th, 8th. 9th General Music, 7th, 8th Instrumental Music; Senior Chorus, Senior Glee Club, Junior High Band. MR. RICHARD SWETLAND—B.S. Mansfield State College, M.M. New York State University; Instrumental Music, Senior Band, Stage Band. Now for high C MRS. GLADYS WESTBROOK—B.S. Mansfield State College; Junior High Music, Junior High Chorus, Treble Aires. MR. JOHN F. SWANK—B.S. Edinboro State College; 7th-12th Art; Chess Club.