Forest Hills High School - Forester Yearbook (Sidman, PA)

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Michael Barton (right) goes to his file cabinet to find needed ma- terial for his class on Organized Labor. Preparing to outline the day's class on Taxation and Finance. Victor Balog (far right) points out the importance of taking notes, during his prep period Fred Vespa (below) takes a coffee break before correcting some history tests. Balog, Victor—Beaverdale B.A. University of Pittsburgh Barton, Michael — RD 1 Sidman B.S. University of Pittsburgh M.Ed. University of Pittsburgh Advisor—National Honor Society Celmer, Walter—Beaverdale B.A. St. Francis College Coach—Golf Turchetta, Anthony—Cresson B.A. St. Francis College M.Ed. Penn State University Chairman—Social Studies Vespa, Fred—-Windber B.A. St. Francis College 20—Social Studies

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Florence Wissinger (left) fills out a tardy slip for Terry Berto- lino and Linda Stiffler whose bus arrived late. Receptionist Dolores Mucko (below), when not busy answering the phone, spends much of her time tabulating monies received by the general office from various organizations. Aide Linda McCormick runs off some mimeo material needed by a teacher in an upcoming class. Multi-Purpose Tasks Performed By Group Working under the administration, the sec- retaries performed multi-purpose tasks. From aiding students to receiving school visitors, they were the unsung heroes of a demanding and varied schedule. “Whatever you needed the secretaries were there to help you. (Valerie Susko) The aides continued their duties in everything from collecting lunch money to mimeographing tests and worksheets. Along with assisting secretaries, they also served as a springboard for student queries. “As an aide I found it most enjoyable to work with the students and give help when needed. (Betty Smith) Secretaries—Aides—19

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School Elections Prove Practical Helping with the class elections, Mr. Turchetta’s history classes learned firsthand the mechanics of the demo- cratic election procedure. Students aided in the tabulation of votes and compared the school results with the national results. See- ing the actual election procedure gave me a bet- ter understanding of class discussions. (Tammy Seese) Unlike last year the history modular courses grouped all seniors, juniors and sophomores homo- genously. Student reaction to the new grouping showed general approval. Likewise, teachers ap- proved ... “I find it easier to teach a class of the same level, and the students themselves are less inhibited in class discussions. (Mr. Michael Barton) In his Religions of the World class. Walter Celmer (above) explains the fundamental differences of the major religions. Anthony Turchetta (left) goes over the school election ballot with 'Political Science stu- dents Sue Russell and John Klett. Social Studies—21