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

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Prior to the start of his plane geometry class, Michael Petrunak prepares a transparency to aid in the day's lesson. Having checked his senior math tests. Peter Gdula arranges the papers for recording. John Sunderland begins an experiment of distilling water for a senior science class. Calculus Added To Math Curriculum Due to students' need and desire for a more advanced math class, the math department added calculus to its cur- riculum. Taught by George Mesoras, the course proved an aid for college bound stu- dents. “As a future math major, I am thankful for this course, knowing that it will put me one step ahead of students whose high school does not of- fer it.” (Cindy Penatzer) For some reason or other the physics classes attracted more students than in the past. It was generally shunned because of its difficulty. Mr. Endler’s explanation for the upsurge was “stu- dents seem to like physics because they can re- late it to everyday situations, such as the speed and acceleration of cars. Examining a student's spore slide, George Pettorini (above) shows some concern with his findings. Assisting Lisa Hart with a chem equation. Regis Endler (right) points out some discrepancies in her answer. 24—Math And Science

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Fred Vrabel finds a student's response given in Drama I class a bit humorous. Opinions Differ With Restructuring Of Mini-Courses Opinions concerning the newly struc- tured mini-courses varied with the student body. It's a much better system; teachers no longer have to cram material because of a tight schedule.” Greg Wirfel) The new system limits the variety and flexibility of different classes with different teach- ers. (Kathy Kostick) The renovated mini-courses (twelve weeks in- stead of six) offered ten different courses and combined related topics of previous classes, such as science fiction and literature of the. super- natural and Broadway Musicals I and II. Some new courses were added. Latin and vocabulary study, for example. Under the new system, scheduling problems were greatly minimized. As a result, students did not lose too much time in schedule changes. “Having twelve weeks instead of six in which to teach research paper was a great help to me and the students. (Fran Matvay) English—23

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George Mesoras (left) contemplates an answer to a calculus problem. Re- turning a bio-chem test to Donna Hughes, Frank Kozar (below) comments on her grade. Bero, Robert—Johnstown B.S. Lock Haven Advisor—Student Council Endler, Regis—South Fork B.S. Lock Haven M.Ed. Penn State University Advisor—Jaycees and Jayceettes Chairman—Science Department Gdula, Peter—Beaverdale B A. St. Francis College M. Ed. Indiana University of Pa. Coach—Track and Cross Country Equipment Manager Advisor—Varsity Club Kozar, Frank—Salix B.S. Lock Haven M. Ed. Penn State University Athletic Director Advisor—Ski Club Advisor—Varsity Club Mesoras, George—Twin Rocks B.S. St. Francis College Masters Equivalent Petrunak, Michael—RD 2 Portage B.S. Clarion M.Ed. Penn State University Pettorini, George—RD 1 Ebensburg B.S. Indiana University of Pa M. Ed. Indiana University of Pa. Sunderland. John—Ebensburg B.S. St. Francis College Masters Equivalent Math And Science—25 During a change of classes. Robert Bero checks the hallway outside his room.