Farrell High School - Reflector Yearbook (Farrell, PA)

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GROUND-BREAKING CEREMONY F ' ',' a ' 1, l LV. . -. V2 W F Farrell visitors, citizens and high xclmnl stnzlvnrs, rleinonstrargcl their appreciation for the new high school building when they artenmlecl the grnnnnl-breaking ceremony on Tues- day, Ianuary 4, 1938. at 3:40 P, M. Mr. B. Roux. Preximlunr of the Bunrrl of Eilncarion. turned the First shovel of earth. He was assisted by Nlzlyczi' Lewis Levine, who wielrlegl a pick to loosen the frozen soil. hir. NV. VJ. Irwin, who acted as cliairinzm, imrorlucerl many prominent visitors ro the scene: lvlayor Fred Thninns, Sharong Burgess George ivlnlmncy, Sharpsvillc: Burgess Dennis Sweeney, XVheatlanclg Fred B. Quigley. superintendent of the Farrell Wiirks of the Carnegic-lllinois Steel Corporation: anal lacob Snrrz. Harrisburg, PVJA engineer in charge of construction: Superintendent XV. D. Gamble anml Principal P. A. Iones of the Sharon Schools: members of the Fancll Board of Education. Nlnyor Levine, Conncilrncn: Nlicliael Nevant, john lvliller, Roy DcBraclccleer, Charles lVlcCarLhy, and Postmaster Iames Ncvant of Farrell. After Reverend Father Vacanti clelivererl the iiirncatinn, Superintendent XV. XV. Irwin spoke on the advantages of a new schuul. Nlayur Lewis Levine then cuinplinienterl the Board of Education on their excellent work in mal-:ing the hnilcling of :i new school a reality. The Farrell High School Baml, under the direction of lvliss Virginia Iamison, accompanied thc nurlicncc in singing uAinerica :incl Farrell High School. 1-I 1 . . ,e.-...a..h ., ..--..... 5w -

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FARRELL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Farrell residents are watching with interest the erection of the new senior high school which has a motlernistic streamline style, The exterior of the building will be light gray, manganese spot brick, trimmetl in polychrnme terra cotta with symbolic plaques and Case- ment steel sash. The building will be arranged in three separate units which are adminis- trative and academic, physical education and shops, and boiler house. The ground floor of the school will contain six standard class rooms, four large shops, a mechanical drawing room, band and music room, gymuasiutu-auditorium, and a library. lfcononiic conditions have made it necessaiy lor the architects to plan the gyninasiuxu and .nnliloriuni in one unit. The stage, 33x9o, can be used as a practice gylll while the main gymnasium is in use. The gymnasium floor will he 50x94 and will have a seating capacity of 2,400 people, The entrances to the auditorium and gym will be sheltered by a beautiful marquise, with concealed lighting, The library will be complete with a worltroom, conference rooms, lihrarianls room and charging desk. lt will be finished in red gum with travertine walls and ceiling. Since the lilarary will he used by both students and the public, it will have two entrances-one fro n the academic department and the other from the street. One of the outstanding features of the new school will be the domestic art tlepartnwnt. This department will consist of a large cooking laboratory, a clothing laboratory, and a modern housekeeping suite. The cafeteria, equipped with kitchen senice Counter, cup- boards and storage, will prove to be complete in every detail. On the left of the central entrance will be the superintendent's office, while on the right will be the principal's ollice. Both olfices will consist of a private olfice and a clerk's work room. The school hoard will have an olfice adjoining the superintenclent's ollice. The top floor of the school will be used chiefly for the study of sciences and art The physics, chemistry, and biology rooms will be equipped with stzutdard laboratory equip- luent which is essential to the study of science. The entire building will be equipped with a public address system similar to the one in the present high school. lt will he possible for the superintendent or principal to talk to any or all rooms in the school over this system. Vllhile the work is progressing steadily, future students of the new school are waiting eagerly for the completion of the building. To these and to the citizens of Farrell this building, when eoiuplercd, will be a dream come true. 13 1.

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OUR CURRICULA Farrell I-Iigh School offers three curricula to ics students: the College preparatory, the general, and the commercial courses, At the beginning of the ninth year pupils select their curricula. The greatest care should be exercised by the pupil and parent in the choice of curricula. Selection should be governed by the pupil's ability, special aptitude and choice of a profession. However, in any course, sixteen units of work is required for graduation, The unit in physical education will be in addition to the sixteen units. Two periods of physical education will be required of each student unless excused on account of athletics or bv a doctor's certihcate, Only students of superior mental ability, preparing for college, ur nurses training school, should take the college preparatory course. It is intended that the students enrolled in this curriculum should be of high scholastic aptitude, and should be able to maintain high standards. Success in this curriculum is indicated by all averages which will rank the student in the upper half of the class. Required studies in this course are: English, 4 units: Social Science, 4 units: Foreign Language, z units: General Science, 1 unit: Physics or Chemistry, i unit: Algebra, i unit: Plane Geometry, i unit: Physical Education, 1 unit, Elective sub- jects are French, Latin, Biology, Mechanical Drawing, Introduction to Business Training, Chemistry, Shorthand, Iournalism, General Bookkeeping, General Typing, Solid Geometry, Trigonomeuy, Algebra II, Physics, Music, Students who do not intend to go to college are recommended to enroll in the general course. It provides a broad, civic, scientific, and cultural training for 11 life of active, in- telligent citizenship. Students who want the best training for life should rake the general course. Its required studies are English, 4 units: Social Science, 4 units: Science, 2. units: Ivlathemarics, 2 units: Physical Education, 1 unit, Its elective subjects are General Science, Latin, French, Biology, Geometry, Commercial Geography, General Bookkeeping, General Typing, Science III, Science IV, Physics, Senior Business Training, Music, Algebra I, II, General Mathematics I, ll, Ill, Mecliaiiical Drawing, Chemistry. The commercial course is a vocational course. It is designed to prepare students for positions as stenographers, typists, hookkecpers, and clerks, Students who desire a high degree of specific training for the business, professional, and industrial world should enroll in this curriculum. Specialization in the commercial course begins in the eleventh year, Required studies of this course are English, 4 units: Social Science, 4 units, Science, I unit: Ikflathematics, i unit: Bookkeeping, 2 units: Shorthand, 2 unim: Typing, t unit: Physical Education, 1 unit, The superior student may take both bookkeeping and shorthand. The electives of this course are Latin, French, Algebra I, General Science, Introduction to Business Training, Business Training, Biology, Mechanical Drawing, Commercial Geography, Com- mercial Law, Senior Business Training, Music, Science III, IV. 15