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

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In an attempt to stimulate stu- dent interest, the history depart- ment agreed to sponsor field trips for its various classes. Anthony Turchetta, social studies depart- ment chairman, took several of his political science classes to the Cambria County courthouse in Ebensburg for a one-day visit. There they toured the various de- partments in the building and at- tended an actual trial. While in Ebensburg, students also visited the Cambria County jail and de- tention home. Helping to clarify students' ideas about city government, the trip also helped to alleviate the boredom that often occurs sitting in a classroom day after day. Balog, Victor - Beaverdale B.A. University of Pittsburgh Barton, Michael - RD 1 Sidman B.A. St. Francis College M.Ed. Penn State University 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

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Field Trips Stimulate Interest Left: At the bulletin board in the rear of the room, Fred Vespa has Sherry Truscott and Sharon Bowen explain some of the displays to the War and Diplomancy class. Below: Victor Balog discusses the day's assignment with his third period social studies class dealing with Latin America. Bottom Left: In his psychology class Michael Barton with the aid of senior Tama Werfel attempts to prove a psychological problem being dis- cussed in class. Right: While ques- tioning his Religions of the World class, Anthony Turchetta finds a stu- dent remark a bit humorous. Bottom Right: During an afternoon Orien- tal Cultures session, Walter Celmer reviews for an upcoming test.

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Changes Effected Change was the key word in the English department. To ease the scheduling problem several of the mini-courses were merged into one course. Also all mini-courses were twelve weeks in length instead of the six weeks of the past several years. The addition of Honors English, an accelerated class for the top ranking seniors resulted in the creation of several unique projects. Under the direction of Thomas Scaglione, students used their imaginations to write and produce several live radio shows for their classes. Mr. Scaglione was a substitute for Miss Fran Matvay who was on a year's leave of absence. Along with Mr. Scaglione, Bruce Penrod was also added to the staff. Mr. Penrod, a former teacher at junior high, taught Expo II-Research and Literature of Prejudice. Right: Paul Yuhas discusses an assignment with a Broadway Mus- icals' class. Bottom Right: Depart- ment chairman Henry Polasko ques- tions Sue Good, library aide, about a missing library book. Top Middle: Checking the progress chart of a sen- ior Research Paper class, Bruce Pen- rod emphasizes the importance of note cards. Bottom Middle: Thomas Scaglione stresses the importance of reading to his Honors English class. Far Right: In an American Literature class Albert Keller reviews the play, Our Town. Bottom Far Right: Pre- paring a diagnostic test, David Knepper uses his prep period. Keller, Albert - Ehrenfeld B.A. St. Francis College M.Ed. University of Pittsburgh Advisor - Forester Advisor -Montage Advisor - Senior, Junior classes Knepper, David - Sidman B.S. Clarion M.Ed. Penn State University Penrod, Bruce RD 1 Summerhill B.A. Univ. of Pitt., Johnstown Coach - Wrestling Polasko, Henry - Windber B.S. Clarion Master of Library Science Chairman - English Department Advisor - Humanitarian Club Coach - Scholastic Quiz Coach - Forensics Scaglione, Thomas - Windber B.S. West Virginia University 22-English