Canonsburg High School - Canon Log Yearbook (Canonsburg, PA)

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to understand methods 0 science CLIFFORD VVINNETTIC, I1 true scientist at heart himself, strives to inspire future scientists in his chem- istry, biology, and applied science classes. To further encourage students to delve into the mysteries of science, Mr. VVinnette acts as adviser to the Benzene Ring. Last summer Mr. VVinnette added to his own knowledge when he learned a hit of carpentry by building additions to his home in the country. AUGUST BETHEM teaches freshman general sci- ence, advises the Hi-Y Club, and is assistant coach of the junior football team. Mr. Bethem is a very sin- cere and hard-working person. He attends VVashington and jefferson College in his spare time and expects to receive his Master's Degree in mathematics. Mr. Bethem's favorite out-of-school pastime is fishing. CI,Il l'0RD VV1xxE'r'rE MR. Autzusr liirrnusi lfxperiments, microscopes, and testitubes mean the science department where students learn all that is new in the science field. lflquations. log- arithms, and theorems mean the mathematics department where students develop their reasoning powers. Math and science subjects are important today in this world of ours, and most students in these subjects work earn- estly over their lessons which have been made very practical. Students in physics class determine the Chemistry students set up a chlorine weight of air. experiment. llil

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To learn how to think rationall an 15 If W- Miss 1VIAR'i'riix MCNARY MR. FRANK Si-iumno Miss Lokiuxxia SY1,vEs'riaic Classes in trigonometry, solid geometry, plane geome- try, and algehra II are taught hy MARTHA MCNARY. Miss McNary is truly interested in the subjects she teaches and in her students as individuals, for she tries to instill in them ideals of democracy and good citizen- ship and to encourage them to improve their school work. Last summer Miss McNary supervised a summer camp. FRANK SPADARO, teacher of algehra I, general science, and physics, is admired hy his students for his careful and thorough teaching. Mr. Spadaro is fresh- man class adviser and helps freshmen hccomc adjusted to high school life. Mr. Spadaro is a sports enthusiast and attends all school sports events. LORRAINE SYLVESTER makes interesting her class- es in general mathematics, algehra I, and plane geometry. Miss Sylvester is genuinely interested in the suhjects she teaches, and she plans to do graduate work in mathe- matics, She is also a talented musician. Miss Sylvester is adviser to the Drama Cluh whose memhers appreciate her artistic talent. Members of a math class work out and Window shades are drawn, the projector is explain a problem on the blackboard. sei up, and members of a biology class are ready for Il bit of visual education. UH

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Girls' gym class line up for volleyball. A beginning boys' gym class practice first setting-up exercises. For clear minds and strong bodies XVhen strident masculine voices are heard in the chapel gym, one knows that the boys' physical education classes are enjoying calisthenics or playing a game of basketball. lVhen shrill feminine voices and the music of a victrola rise from the basement gym, one knows that the girls' physical education classes are playing volleyball or badminton, or they are learning to square dance. All students unless they are excused for some valid reason are required to take gym for it is there they learn to keep bodies trim and minds alert. Teamwork is a l'must in the gym class. MRS. ES'I'HHR 'I'RIiYI,lNEK teaches physical fitness to girls in health and gym classes. Mrs. Treylinek is the very active adviser to the Alpha Tri-Hi-Y Club in its many and varied activities. Mrs. Treylinek served as assistant director and swimming instructor at the Keystone Girls' Camp last summer. She plans to con- tinue her education at the University of Pittsburgh. STUART SIMS is the man who helps boys build line physiques. Teaching boys the fundamentals of good health and good sportsmanship is Mr. Sims' duty. Mr. Sims is qualified to do this for he himself has rugged good health, and he is very much interested in sports. MRS. ESTHER 'I'auYLiNicK R. STUART Sims O ' f v . ll6l