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

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HEALTH, NURSE, DRIVERS' EDUCATION EDITH HINE R.N. Robert Packer Hospital Health courses are required for students in the ninth and twelfth grades. Throughout both years, the structure and numerous systems of the human body are studied in detail. Freshmen are given the opportunity to fulfill the requirements for a Red Cross Junior First Aid certificate. A specialized unit in Civil Defense is included in the Senior Health Courses. The school nurse assists the administration, physician, and dentist in planning and organizing the school health program. She schedules physical and dental examinations, handles safety precautions, and arranges special tests, examinations, and immunization programs. Maintaining comprehensive health records for each student is the direct responsibility of the school nurse. The purpose of the Driver's Education Program is to help develop skills in defensive driving. The course stresses the importance for a responsible driving attitude. ln accordance with state law, vehicle rules and regulations are studied in depth. The students receive thirty hours of classroom instruction as well as actual driving experience. THOMAS E. JONES B.S. East Stroudsburg State College M.A. New York University Driver Education KENNETH H. OAKES B.S. East Stroudsburg State College Health J.V. Basketball Coach aim, grim-,Q1-vw inf if--:::umemm

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RUTH B. DANKO B.S. East Stroudsburg State College Girls Physical Education 7-12 Girls Athletic Club Girls Intramurals NICHOLAS NEILEY B.S. Rutgers University Physical Education 7-12 Boys Intramurals J.V. Football PHYSICAL EDUCATION R. BRENT PETERS B.S. Slippery Rock State College Swimming Jr. High Swim Club Jr. High Wrestling Club Varsity Club Varsity Swimming Coach Aquatic Leadership Program SUSAN WAKELY B.S. Lock Haven State College Physical Education 8, 9, The world of automation provides for more leisure than ever before, thus making it necessary to establish-a definite pattern of physical activity. At Athens High School, students participate in rigorous exercises and sports during their physical education classes. These classes not only maintain a fit physical state, but create a healthy mental attitude. Students participate in a variety of sports throughout the year some of which are baseball, basketball, soccer, track, field hockey, and volleyball. Through these competitive sports, students develop co-operation, fellowship, and leadership. The President's Physical Fitness Award may be earned in gym class by the ambitious, capable student. To earn this award and be a member of this national organization, one must run, jump, do situps, pullups, and throw a softball a required distance. The newest addition to our physical education department is the J. C. Lynch Natatorium. Swimming classes consist of basic strokes and water games. Specialized courses in drownproofing and lifesaving techniques were introduced this year. The program is established to acquaint the students with the various areas of swimming. ' 26

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ELEANOR BIA'-EK ARLENE L. PICKERING 5.5. Rider College B.S. Indiana tlniversity shorthand I, Il Pefsvnal Typing Bookkeeping I, II TVDIVIE Il I V Typing I Business Arithmetic Office Practice TGBOSGFI I LEONARD GABRIEL B.S. Bloomsburg State College Data Processing Bookkeeping I, II Business Law Attendance Director BUSINESS The students in the business curriculum are offered a variety of courses which cover all aspects needed in any business occupation. Aside from the regular commercial subjects - typing, shorthand, business arithmetic, and bookkeeping - the curriculum offers business law, office practice, and data processing. In law, the students are taught the legal aspects of business transactions. Office practice is a practical experience in business machine operation and office procedures. A course in data processing teaches terminology used in business, card punching programming, operation of sorting machine, and basic computer programming. It is hoped that the department will be expanded and a computer laboratory installed. Mr. Gabriel, head of the business department, stated, Our department has a good record of placing business graduates in business occupations. FWE5