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

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citizenship and cooperation Miss M.uu.xx.x lVlliH.fXFlfliY I f One of our busy teachers is M.XRI.XN.X MEHAFFICY, teacher of l'ennsylvania history, United States history. and Civics. Miss Mehaffey furthers democracy in our high school by acting as adviser to the borne room coun- cil. She attended the Pennsylvania Association of Student Participation in Student Government Convention in the fall and secured new ideas to help our school. ln his junior history classes, O. pl. ORSINU gives his students a democratic understanding of the past and present growth of nations. Mr. Orsino coaches varsity basketball and is assistant varsity football coach. He enjoys playground work during the summer because it brings him into Contact with young people of all ages. MR. jonx Ross Mit. jmnis Bixnsnflt j Beside teaching biology, civies, and l'eimsylvani:i history classes, .IOHN C. ROSS finds himself busy as wrestling and junior high football coach, Mr. Ross shows his many capabilities by being able to handle such a wide range of activities. He engages in playground work dur- ing the summer where he has under his charge children of all ages. AIAMES BANNER teaches world history and as in- structor of driver training is the man who should have shattered nerves. It is his duty to teach students how to become a help rather than a menace to the public through careful driving. Mr. Banner is cross-country and track coach. He spent last summer studying at the University of Pittsburgh. A cross-section of senior students erince .sincere interest and attention as a problem in democracy lS presented to them. 'EFT flgpf. I A .

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Languages and social studi f Miss A. MARIE STEwAiz'r MR. CARI, DISIBIO . 4 It is A. MARIE STEVVART who makes classes in French I and II and in Latin I and II pleasant and interesting. Always a friend and adviser, Miss Stewart's sincerity is valued by all who know her. Fond of travel, Miss Stewart last summer took a delightful and instruc- tive trip through New England and Canada. A very active man about the school is CARL DISIBIO who teaches Spanish I and II and English III. His students enjoy his ready wit and even disposition. Mr. M Rs. MARoARi5'r DoNAl.osox DiSibio is the high school's very capable faculty manager of athletics. In summer Mr. ijlSll1l0 acts as a playground supervisor. Seniors are guided through problems of democracy and freshmen, through Pennsylvania history by MRS. MARGARET DONALDSON, Mrs. lJonaldson's task is to influence students toward better citizenship and to provide seniors with the well-informed background need- ed by citizens to solve economic problems in the future. Mrs. Donaldson is sophomore class adviser. The ability to understand other nations through a study of their lan- guages and the ability to think out and express one's ideas in our own democracy are of great importance. Understanding and cooperation are needed at home and abroad. Our students through panels, conversations, discussions, debates, and mock elections are being prepared for active citizenship. Mr. DiSibio carries on a conversation in Spanish with a group of junior students.

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Girls of home economics I learn how to make Robert Lazor and Steve Kouklis learn how best use of a laundry. to use wood lathes. Homemakers of tomorrow Through courses in home economics and shop, students can train for the responsibilities involved in becoming owners and managers of homes. ln shop hoys learn how to design and make furniture and tools needed about the home. Girls of the home economics department learn how to cook, sew, wash, and successfully manage a home in every way. Child care is a part of their training. bulletin boards Left: A home economies class learns how to effectively decorate