Clairton High School - Clairtonian Yearbook (Clairton, PA)

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eff? Sophomore historians jim Deiley, Elsie Shus- ter, and Donald Conner learn from Louise Let- tiero ahout the conditions in Africa. Our ya-ry existence depends upon a well- devcloped knowledge ot English and the social studiesg therefore the above topics are Very important in our curricuhun. In our junior and senior years We study English and American History and the works of the masters of literature in hoth countries. A good understanding of Shake- speare is developed through years of study- ing his life and Works. For instance, MTO be or not to hen has taken on an entirely new meaning after the detailed study ot l'Iamlet.'l YVe develop facility in the use of English hy Writing numerous themes, essays. and poems. The writing of hook reports prompts us to read the finest au- thors. The study of the Problems of Democracy gives us a keen appreciation of the advan- tages of our form of government. YVe, the citizens of tomorrow, are better equipped to face its problems. Although it is not Within our province to reach decisions, it is still lots of fun to participate in the debates held Weekly in our history classes. Memo- ries of the hours will always remain with us. Top to bottom: The critics, lialph Matz, Ber- niee Bekaxac. Connie llouston. and George Mon- roe, give their x im-ws on the latest hooks. Ronald ltascati. jim Matz. Mary W'atson, and Fritz XYilson oliserye Mattie Capponi pointing to pictures in the ncws. A lesson is read hy lloward -lellers as Barlmara Tliomas. Bryon Scott. Bunny Lytlc. and Mary Lou Maksin listen. nqldih. riaL ' -I

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Layton Burris, Bob NValtcrs, Elsie Weber, and Carol Cossie enjoy learning about Spanish customs . . . ,, by modern education-'pictures. Clairton High School offers a Well-round- ed education in bookkeeping, shorthand, typing, and otlfice equipment operation to its students. Many commercial students Work in the otlice and in other departments, thus helping the school and at the same time gaining experience. An understanding of the life and customs of our neighbors and business associates in foreign lands is today more important than ever. This fact becomes more evident as the means of communication and trans- portation constantly improve. One of the best means of advancing this program is the study of languages in our high schools. Latin, especially, helps us to a better understanding of English. Our apprecia- tion of Latin is more fully developed as We seek to increase our English vocabulary. Again this year We had the privilege of entertaining a young lady from France at the annual French Breakfast. Of course, the menu included French pastry. In our Spanish classes We learn of our neighbors to the south by reading of their life and customs in their own language. This makes class very interesting. Top to bottom: Ruth Braunsreutlier, Mary Ann VVargo, and Donald xV0jL'iCCl10VVSlii keep the ma- chines rolling to have Cl IS informed with all news. The mademoiselles Sally Montgornery, Claire Cicchini, Daxrian Aarons, and joan Moresea keep Monsieur Burton informed on Francois geography. Jack Matz is in a typing paradise surrounded bv Evelyn Dolti, Norma Mressner, Aurora Muto, and Marian Yarlctts. V

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What is being stirred up by cooks Mary johnson, Carolyn Pardiew, Susan Bodnar, Frances Cmitro and Maryann Brest? The juniors and seniors that have taken the homemaking course realize what a beneficial program it is, no matter what your plans for the future may be. Here the girls spend six periods a week learn- ing by doing the techniques of modern housekeeping. During the semester in which they sew, Sunday-best and sport clothes alike are fashioned. We learn how much fun and how practical it is for us to design our own clothes. One can smell all kinds of tasty delica- cies in the making in our modern cooking rooms. At our social gatherings, where our parents are often invited, the food is made and served by the homemaking students of CHS. The living room, in which are found the big, comfortable easy chairs, is ideal for classroom work, which includes those extras, such as proper diets, family health, child care, consumer buying, and interior decorating. It is also a conveni- ent meeting place for our clubs. Top to bottom: Mildred Bricker tidies up thc desk as ,Ioan Cash and Pat Parnham kccp thc floors shining. The four busy bees, Helen Cisco, Carol VVhite, Mona Cabrielli, and Carolyn Cunning- ham, whip up something to eat. Norma Ford marks' Pat Leccia's new skirt as Darlene Dranko, Betty Corgey and Dorothy Dcmko act as critics. Home