Edgewood High School - Sylvan Yearbook (Edgewood, PA)

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e Miss May M. lreland M.Ed.-Penn State English IV, advanced composition administers the Ameri- can Field Service Program . worldwide traveler worked with the United Nations Mrs. William A. Kerner M-Ed.-Pit? English IV, journalism, junior high guidance advises Syl- van, Edgecator, and Press Club devoted journalist active in national sorority work Mrs. Reuben Maitland B.A.-Allegheny English Ill maintains a serious philosophy of life ta- vors class lectures Hnow note this, class is one of her favorite expressions Mrs, Paul L. Mclain B.A.--Pitt Speech I and II, Advanced English I sponsors senior class advises Dramatic Club directs the senior play pleasing personality B.S.-Clemson Mr. George T, Rodgers English ... interested in photography ... ardent hi-ti fan .., assistant coach at the football team keeps control in a militant manner Mr. Albert W. Schoepf M.Ed.-Pitt English ll, language arts sponsors many sophomore class activities witty jazz fan adviser to Car Club has unusual literary taste English educators stress language background Mr. William J, Coviello, speech student teacher, prepares class assignments. W ':'z-T s 'L if Q7 Miss Ireland Mrs. Kerner Mrs. Maitland Mrs. McLain Mr. Rodgers Mr. Schoepf Correct use of English grammar, a basic knowledge of English and American literature, ease and poise before an audience, and creative writing were the objectives of this year's English department. Advanced English, a college preparatory course in writing, is a two year credited course offered to junior and senior students who have maintained above average grades. Speech required tor juniors and seniors oc- cupied an important part in the English program at Edgewood. Journalism, an elective subject, is a special- ized course in newspaper and yearbook work. Members of the class worked on the newspaper as part of their assignments.

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Linguists teach language, geography, and history of foreign countries Mrs. Harold W. Edwards B.A.-Allegheny French l, II, Ill . .. active in Modern Language Association r,.,.. advises French Club, Senior Y-Teens, and the Junior Class .. .1 noted for her friendly personality Mrs. Vernon Fluharty BA.-Pitt Spanish l, ll, lll friendly adviser of Spanish Club . . . na- tive Columbian . .. delights in wearing smart clothes has a whimsical sense of humor Mrs. Robert E. Maxwell B.A.-Wilson Latin l, ll, lll sponsors the Latin Banquet sophomore class adviser displays a keen interest in Latin . .. devoted to Edgewood Students and teachers board bus for Latin Exhibit at Buhl Planetarium. Mrs. Edwards Mrs. Fluharty Mrs. Maxwell To enrich student knowledge of languages, customs, and people in other countries was the ambition of the EHS foreign language depart- ment. German, instructed by Miss Shirley Gund- lach, was o new addition this year to the lan- guage department. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors were permitted to take this course. French and Spanish were offered for three years. Furthering in class the understanding of the language was the goal ofthe instructors. The Latin course completes the language curriculum. Latin is generally offered for two years, but advanced Latin courses are available to those students who desire them. 12

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Various elective subiecfs offer a well -rounded program for sfudenfs Recognized as an important part ot the modern program of general education is physi- cal education and health. Hence, Edgewood's physical education classes have the obiective of developing the student physically and mentally to meet the demands of everyday life. The sophomore boys' gym classes empha- size the physical building program by doing group calisthenics. Other classes give the stu- dents important experience in group living by conducting team games. Health classes begin in the freshman year with two periods each week and conclude in the sophomore year with three periods each week. These classes help the students maintain a state of physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Shop, business education, and home eco- nomics constitute the area of practical arts ot- fered by Edgewood High School to interested students. Learning correct printing techniques was one of the skills undertaken by the printing classes. Wood shop and mechanical drawing, designed to develop practical skills, were offered to junior and senior high school boys. An aid in preparing for school assignments, secretarial iobs, typing and shorthand were courses available to high school students. Girls interested in home economics were able to develop their talents in sewing and cook- ing classes and in an advanced home economics class. Ron and Jan proceed with the final step on a printing class assignment. Betty Jane Albitz discusses with Mrs. Mathias the correct tech- niques of the art of sewing. i4