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

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Below: Paul Yuhas finds his hobby of photography a good way to relax after a hectic day in the classroom. Mr. Yuhas teaches English and American Contemporary Literature Right: Henry Polasko. chairman of the English department, outlines the schedule for the upcoming inservicc day. Continual Changes Made For Students’ Benefit In the early seventies, the English department initiated the mini-courses, a six week program emphasizing specific areas of composition and literature. Because of scheduling problems, the department later moved on to a 12-week modular course, similar to that of the social studies group. And more recently there was a movement to get back to the basics, particularly in the areas of composition and grammar. At the in-service days, the group met to evaluate their teach- ing in order to keep the department moving on in the best interests of the students. Of course, the reduction in the teach- ing personnel made the moving on more burdensome since the instructors had larger groups to teach. The use of video tapes and other visual aides enhanced the program and proved helpful in moving on as did the acquisi- tion of a new teacher who brought along a fresh approach which blended well with the experience of the veterans. 22 • English

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Michael Barton Assumes Department Chairman Over the past several years, the social studies department made a move from the traditional 36-week course to a 12-week modular course, which gave more flexibility to the instructor in teaching the course and more choices to the students in the selection of classes. The department continued moving on in updating materials in the three major areas - American Heritage, Oriental Cultures, and Political Science taught to the sopho- mores, juniors, and seniors respectively. Anthony Turchetta, chairman of the department, had taken a sabbatical leave and Michael Barton temporarily assumed the chairmanship. Mr. Barton continued the mock election pro- ceedings along with the field trip to the county seat, both of which aided the students to keep on the move in the world of politics. No major changes took place in the department, but the veteran crew continued to do their job of assisting the students to move on in their knowledge of history and social studies. Social Studies - 21

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Above: A new addition to the English department Jennifer Chimew- leski, helps to keep things on the move with a fresh approach. Left: After a busy day with his grammar and composition classes, Albert Keller is glad to be on his way home Left Center: Sophomore John Beba seeks an explanation from David Knepper concerning a test question in an American literature class. English • 23