Downingtown High School - Our Year Cuckoo Yearbook (Downingtown, PA)

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Health and Gym Develop Physical Fitness OSCAR MAY NOT BE THE BEST LOOKING MODEL BUT HE IS CERTAINLY USEFUL FOR HEALTH CLASSES. In the field of health, a great effort is made to make the students conscious of the importance of proper care of their physical being. Great strides are being made in the field of health; therefore, it is necessary to impress the students of their role in improving the health of the individual which will, in turn, improve the health of the nation. The desirable outcomes of health instruction are to gain a knowledge of the functions of the body and to encourage and motivate the students to apply this knowledge in their daily living. ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR SPORTS IS VOLLEYBALL WHICH IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE INTRAMURAL PROGRAM. Physical education is an important phase of the school curriculum. It is vitally important that all students be exposed to all types of physical activity throughout the total educational program. A properly planned program will meet the individual’s interrelated developmental needs: physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. Activities and learning experiences in physical education are broad in their scope w'ith emphasis placed upon the acquisition of worthwhile habits, attitudes, knowledge, and skills. SORRY, DONNA, THE SCALES ARE NOT WRONG. Our school is fortunate to have the latest equipment, the best facilities and an experienced nurse who cares for the well being of the students. The health suite is a place where each student can get emotional aid and guidance as well as medical care. II

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Social Studies Prepare for Future Citizenry THE STUDENTS OF iMR. APPLEBY’S CLASS ARE LEARNING ABOUT THE PAST AND PRESENT PROBLEMS IN OTHER AREAS OF THE WORLD. At the present time the Social Studies curriculum is being revised greatly. This year the seventh grade is taught United States History up to, and including, the Revolution; the eighth grade, United States History from the formation of government to the Spanish-American War; the ninth grade, the cultures of Africa, the Near East, the Far East, the South East, and India. In the senior high school the tenth grade studies World Culture; the eleventh grade, United States History; the twelfth grade, Problems of Democracy. Next year the tenth grade will concentrate on specific areas: Europe, Slavic Countries, Latin America, World War I, and World War II. English Emphasizes Self-Expression THE TAPE RECORDER IS USED TO IMPROVE ORAL EXPRESSION AS JIM WILLIAMSON, BARBARA WARNER, CHERYL ROHRER, AND CHARLES ALEXANDER OBVIOUSLY KNOW. English is a tool for living. As students learn to speak and write their language, they appreciate what these skills can do for them. They gain satisfaction as they create in the realm of imagination and express their thoughts in organized opinions and ideas. 10

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Industrial Arts Yields Many Useful Products Industrial Arts students do not need the modern “Do It Yourself” kit. for they learn their skills in shop classes. The finished projects are exhibited in the local, county, and Delaware Valley fairs in the spring. The department includes a metal shop, a wood shop, a print shop, and mechanical drawing. Students in all these shops find that emphasis throughout is on vocational use of the skills acquired. HOUSE PLANS FOR THE ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING COURSE ARE DRAWN UP BY JAMIE PARTLOW, ASSISTED BY RICHARD STANESKI AND BOB MENNA. AMPLE SPACE AND EXCELLENT EQUIPMENT ADD PLEASURE TO SHOP WORK. EENY, MEENY, MINEY, MO! SAY THE BOYS AS THEY SET TYPE FOR THE JUNIOR PLAY PROGRAM.