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

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MARIE BEAN B.S. Mansfield State College M.S. Bucknell University U. S. History 11 WILLIAM J. INMAN A.B. Mt. St. Mary's College P.O.D. MARIAN C. KLINE B.S. Bloomsburg State College Social Studies 7, 8 we Q -N se Q ewagisitl - T36 its :asia ' --.Q -, ts 1. gs- .,, ..a .... ,L 2 ' lf' :WEL CTW we F:.'l:'fi . - . LARRY C. MURRAY B.S. Mansfield State College History 8, 11 Hunter Safety Course WILFORD C. PETERSON B.S. Mansfield State College M.A. Columbia University Biology Civics HISTORY The Athens High School social studies department tries mainly to create interest in and promote knowledge of the history of our world. It also tries to stimulate active participation in local and national affairs. Courses in the seventh grade through twelfth grade are compulsory. Seventh grade students are taught the basic history and geography of Africa, Asia, and Europe in the course Eastern Lands. ln eighth grade, American History covers our progress from the early days of our country to the Civil War. The study of Pennsylvania is also included in this course. Freshmen are taught citizenship and government in Civics. Students entering tenth grade study World Culture. This is divided into two main areas, world history and world geography. The students take which ever is preferable to them. A continuation from eighth grade, United States History is taught in eleventh grade. This course traces our history from the Civil War to the present. Problems of Democracy, which is a senior elective, acquaints the students with foreign and domestic problems of daily living. It also prepares them to accept their responsibilities of citizenship. A recent addition to the Social Studies department is a special current events discussion group. This group meets every Tuesday and Friday before school to discuss problems of our day. ROBERT B. ROGERS B.A. Pennsylvania State University Oral and Written World Culture Art, Music, Western Man National Honor Society DAVID RUSSELL B.S. Mansfield State College Civics 9 World Geography 10 Assistant Football Coach Track Coach JAMES S. WHITMER B.S. Mansfield Social Studies 7, 8, 9

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CARL J. EASTMAN B.S. Mansfield State College Physics Intermediate Mathematics DEVERE O. HAUSKNECHT B.S. Mansfield State College Physical Science Chemistry Science 8 TED KEIR B.S. East Stroudsburg State College M.S. Ithaca College Earth and Space Science Vocational Science Varsity Basketball Coach Varsity Baseball Coach SCIENCE The Athens High School Science Department strives to maintain a current approach to the changing world of science. It also develops curiosity and appreciation for one's environment and introduces the use of the scientific approach for the gaining of knowledge. Science studies begin in the seventh grade with a general survey of basic astronomy and health. A study of elementary chemistry and physics is included in eighth grade science. ln biology, freshmen learn specifically about plants, animals, and their functions. Students entering senior high are offered a preference of science courses. Their choice in tenth grade is usually physical science, followed by chemistry in eleventh grade and physics in twelfth grade. However, students taking science for a general background only, prefer vocational science in the Sophomore year studies of earth science in the junior and senior years. Besides the regular courses, this year the Science Department has sponsored a Junior High Science Club. The club is composed of seventh and eighth graders who continue experiments on projects requiring more than class allows. RICHARD MERRITT B.S. Mansfield State College Biology 9 Head Wrestling Coach 7 84 8 Wrestling Club Varsity Club 22 JOSEPH J. THOMPSON B.S. Bloomsburg State College Science 7. 8 Junior High Science Club Varsity Club VICTOR S. WEISS B.A. Moravian College Science 7 SIGRID WILKINSON B.S. Mansfield State College Chemistry Science 8 Varsity Cheerleaders Junior Varsity Cheerleaders

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JOHN R. ANDERSON B.S. Mansfield State C Il o ege Algebra 9 Geometry 10 PHILIP L. BUTLER B.S. :Ylansfield State C o ege Algebra 9 Math 9 I EDWARD D. DOUGAN B.Ed. Edinboro State College Nlath 7, 8 MATH The world of mathematics, although a complicated one, is made easier, at Athens High School by a unique organization of courses and instruction by experienced, capable teachers. Upon entering Athens, a student begins with the study of seventh and eighth grade math. These courses provide a background of algebra and geometry for those students who plan to continue in these areas of study. Ninth grade math consists of a full year of Algebra I. The object of this course is to develop fully the basic fundamentals of algebra required of college mathematics. A student entering his sophomore year may either elect tenth grade math, a review of previous concepts, or unified geometry, the study of lines, angles, and plane and solid figures. Unified Geometry, which provides the development of clear thinking and further enables a student to precise expression, understand the more difficult areas of mathematics. A trigonometry and intermediate combined course in algebra is offered to juniors. In this course students functions and increase their study trigonometric knowledge of algebra. In his senior year a student may choose to take a 12th grade refresher course, consisting of the practical application of math for terminal students, or an advanced mathematics course, consisting of a continuation of algebra and an introduction to calculus. I . mmimm--f en-in LINDA LOU PETERS B.S. Lock Haven State College Math 7 LEO D. SLIFE B.S. Wilkes College Math 8 Refresher Math JACK TIDLOW B.S. Lock Haven State College Advanced Math Calculus Algebra ll T . rigonometry Junior Class Advisor