Edgewood High School - Sylvan Yearbook (Edgewood, PA)

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Pot Winton explains her Buhl Planetarium prize-winning lotin exhibit to Clegg Holli- day and Carol Koppel. The process of varnishing the finished pra- duct is explained to interested seventh graders by Mr. Cclteryahn. Ninth grade girls display skill ond agility as they perform on the mats and the rings in gym class. 11

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.SdmL67fw Well-planned curriculum and special services aid in development of youth With the emphasis on high academic stand- ards being promoted in this period of world-wide tensions, Edgewocd High School has maintained a curriculum that aids the student in his prepara- tion for future study in institutions of higher learning. Providing an excellent background in the academic field by offering four years in the languages, French, Latin, and Spanish, fcur years of mathematics, English, and social studies, and three years of science, Edgewood gives the stu- dent an opportunity to prepare himself for com- petition in any field. Furthermore, courses in ad- vanced English, speech, college algebra and iour- nalism create further opportunity for advance- ment on the part of the interested student. Art uperintendent of Buildings, David icFarlane, directs maintenance staff Administering polio shots is one of the many services f school. performed by Dr. Roland Neal, school doctor. Miss Dorothy Quinton, Mrs. Gurli Richards, Mrs. G. H. Schwarz- lcopf, Mrs. Mary Flick, Mrs. Dorothy Kelly, Mrs. Margaret Hiles. and music courses, too, offer the oppcrtunity for creative expression while studies included in the home economics, commercial and shop areas take care of those boys and girls who wish to partici- pate in the practical arts. Adequate instruction and special services were provided by the teaching staff of twenty- eight, a guidance counselcr, a doctor, a dentist, and a custodial force of tive men and one woman. A survey of the curricular aspects of Edge- wood High School indicates that it is a school de- signed to provide for the needs of the college bound student by offering those basic subiects, which, when mastered, will give boys and girls a feeling of academic accomplishment. Gene of the custodial staff lends helpful and friendly aid to students and faculty.

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Jawlfff Students prepare the tirst draft for themes in an advanced English class. High standards of academic endeavor set by teachers Mr. Arthur Betts-Physical education coaches football and Mr. Robert M. Colteryahn-Industrial arts sponsors school basketball teams patient, potent, and popular is an printing proiects diligent, dexterous, and dignified de- avid sports tan received B.S. from Penn State rives pleasure from gardening and boating . . . obtained M.Ed. at Pitt Mr. William H. Buell-Biology, 8th grade general science Miss Helen C. Cooper-Health, physical education adviser Photography Club adviser rational, reserved, and realistic of G.A.A. ardent, agile, and accommodating enjoys likes photography and archery . . . secured M.litt. at Pitt opera and the theatre . . . won M.A. at New York University Mr. Betts Mr. Buell Mr. Colteryahn Miss Cooper 12