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

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GROWTH IN ENROLLMENT 1951 ....... 708 'lf ' QQ .155 x99 A A 1949 .,...., 660 i 1927. . ' - ' - . .446 1939 ....... 940 And New Achievements to think critically, to help plan and to ob- serve school regulations, to take pride in his own good workmanship, and to be tolerant, courteous, and friendly. Each must learn to know the meaning of self-reliance, self- control, dependability, patience, and sports- manship. Responsibilities sincerely undertaken fi- nally lead to achievement. At graduation when seniors leave Canonsburg High School, they are ready to achieve. They have had every opportunity to prepare for happy and useful futures. These futures may be lead- ing them into achievements in higher educa- tion, planned job futures, active citizenship, or homemaking. The graduates realize that the years ahead hold many challenges in changing interests and shifting problems of society, for their own education has pointed out that the democratic way of life must ever reach for new freedoms, face many responsi- bilities, and prepare for new achievements.

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The main entrance at Canonsburg High School is a busy place. Education For New F reedoms, New Responsibilities, l The educational program at Canonsburg High School offers each student every chance to prepare for a worthy future. The en- rollment at the high school has increased steadily. Compulsory school laws, the growth of an industrial community at Canonsburg, and a constantly changing curriculum have each contributed to the upward trend in num- ber of students. The present curriculum is based on present day needs and interests. New courses and new learning materials are ever at hand. Well-trained teachers give constant direction, help, and guidance. In classrooms students enjoy the freedom to learn. Class discussions and learning activi- ties are a cooperative procedure. Time is set aside for fun and healthful activities and sports. Classrooms, study hall, library, audi- torium, gyms, and stadium are provided for the students, advantage and use. However, new freedoms in learning bring new responsibilities. Today's student must learn to respect the rights of others,

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The Course Followe The academic course offers trigonometry. General course students enjoy history. The curric s our specific courses of instruc- tion. Sixteen credits other than gym and health are required for graduation. For those students who intend to go to college, the school offers the academic course. Students who follow this course must be Willing to do good hard Work. ulum at Canonsburg High School offer f Designed for the greater portion of students, the general course carries a variety of subjects. This course prepares students with a general knowledge in many fields. For girls who Wish to learn the art of homemaking, the school offers the vocational home economics cour . Th' ' se is course teaches girls how to co k o , sew, care for children, and to become reliable Wives and mothers. The commercial course is designed to pre are c bl p apa e oflice Workers and gives in- struction in various types of business Work Upon com let' f h' . p ion o t is course, students are ready to secure jobs in the business World. Machines practice class interests In home economics classes girls commercial students. learn home arts. 4 d Ma Be Di erent In ame 9