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

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New Course Designed Recognizing students' need for a course teaching a better, more effi- cient way of taking notes, the bus- iness education department under- took the task of designing such a course, especially for academic seniors. The course, Notehand, lasted one semester and was under the tu- telage of Diane Gvozdich. Students were taught basic shorthand and the most effective way of taking notes from written or lectured ma- terial. They were also taught how to prepare notecards for research papers. The course was well receiv- ed, especially by the college bound seniors. Another innovation came to the typing classes when several sen- iors were permitted to teach under- classmen basic typing skills. The experience gave the girls, who were planning to major in business ed in college , a taste of what awaits them in the future. Above: About to give dictation to a notehand class is Diane Gvozdich. Right: In a business machines class Frank Krcntz checks the work of Brenda New. Above Middle: Linda Barnett explains the fundamentals of typing to a sophomore group. Above Far Right: Setting her stop watch, Bernice Mock prepares to clock sen- ior typing class. Barnett, Linda - Stoystown B.S. Robert Morris College Advisor - Pep Club Gvozdich, Diana Johnstown B.S. Shippensburg M.Ed. Shippensburg Advisor - Pep Club Krentz, Frank - Alum Bank B.S. Shippensburg Chairman - Business Ed Department Advisor - Student Council Mock, Bernice Windber B.S. Indiana University of PA Business Education - 27

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Students Tout Spain Approval of the school board at the December meeting cleared the way for finalization of plans con- cerning a trip to Spain by interest- ed students of the Spanish classes. While most students were spending Easter vacation with their families, sixteen Spanish students spent March 17 through March 26 abroad. Escorted by Donna Gram- ling, Spanish instructor, four sen- iors, four juniors and eight fresh- men embarked on a tour through the Spanish countryside with stops in the cities of Seville, Cordoba, Madrid and Toledo. Christmas card sales, bake sales, sub sales and car washes were a- mong the many activities conduct- ed by the group to help defray ex- penses for the trip. PUERTO RICO As ( lose 'lix ;is man will! Left: Discussing various tours a- broad, Donna Gramling points out some things about Puerto Rico Be- low: German teacher Hans Ruddock explains the day's assignment to his first period. Gramling, Donna - Summerhill B.S. Indiana University of PA Advisor - Spanish Honor Society Ruddeck, Hans - Summerhill B.A. St. Francis College Masters Equivalent 26-Laoguage

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Above: Terry Crissey, center, is about to explain a wood project to Jeff Hostetler, left, and Mark Hamp- ton. Right: With the industrial arts' display case in the background, John Romanchock, metal shop instructor, poses for the camerman. Bottom Right: Mechanical drawing teacher Robert Myers checks a drawing of senior Don McClelland. Top Right: Explaining the proper use of the sew- ing machine is Kathleen Ronan of the home ec department. Crissey, Terry Elton A. A. Victor Valley College B. S. Ed. California Myers, Robert Sidman B.S. Penn State University Romanchock, John - Elton Heights B.S. California Ronan, Kathleen - Portage B.S. Indiana University of PA Christmas Decoration Constructed Among the Christmas decora- tions at the senior high was added a new look by the industrial arts department. A large wooden cross fitted with colorful lights was con- structed and placed above the en- trance of the school during the ho- liday season. Originating with the industrial art classes, the annual arts show took place during the early part of May. Creativity was a major factor in the displays since the students followed no set patterns. On dis- play for the all day event were both wood and metal projects. Also the homemaking department exhibit- ed various kinds of wearing ap- parel made by the home ec stu- dents. And finally Mr. Damico's art classes displayed their original arts and crafts. 28 - Practical Arts m