Great Valley High School - Musket Yearbook (Malvern, PA)

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Social Studies Classes Teach Culture, Politics, Etc. Each year the scope of the social studies curriculum narrows until it focuses on the U S government alone. We begin by learning about other cultures, then the history of ' our own country- and finish off by trying to understand the intricacies of our govern- ment and economic system. We are also given the opportumt - to explore other areas in the social sciences through a variety of electives. The social studies teachers make good use of audio visual aids. They also involve their students m group activities. It is through social studies classes that we learn to conduct research. Social studies classes are an important part of our high school curriculum. Mr. Sapone in deep reflection. Mr, Kocher-incognito. What? Did somebody say something? 3 Mr, Kocher-cognito. Mr. Kramer sizes them up. Mr. Stoltz chides the class. 112 Academics

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Mrs. Adams points out the error. Miss Dietz is in control. Mr. Kellerman gets involved in the problem. Mathematics Courses Help Us To Think Logically Taking into consideration vary- ing needs and levels of ability, the math department offers something for everbody. We can acquire just basic computational skills or ex- plore advanced mathematics in cal- culus. Mathematics teaches us discip- line, as well as logic. Many of those difficult problems require nothing more than stick-to-it- iveness. Math provides us with a better understanding of the tech- nological society in which we live. Students wait apprehensively as Mr. Stemple relates their test grades. Computer Programming Makes A Beginning For Us In Technology G. V. ' s computer gives students a special opportunity to learn the basics of programming. Tasks range from determining bio-rhythms to air plane reservation systems. Ill Academics

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One . . . two Ramondo! three And after long practice sessions and late nights . G.V. Harbors Active Music Department The music wing is a world unto it- self--the musically talented students of Great Valley can find plenty to keep them occupied: in the fall the marching band performed at the football games; this spring, the jazz band hosted 6 high school bands from the East Coast for their annual jazz festival; the concert band, chorus, wind ensemble, and choir performed for their families, as well as the elementary schools; the orchestra contributed their share to the student musical; and the marching band once again earned a well-deserved overnight trip to New York where they competed against 8 other bands in a pageant. For those people less musically inclined, the music department offers courses in the history and theory of music. Voice training and guitar lessons broaden the music program. Karil Abrahamsen on the alto clarinet. The music department attracts students with its free guitar lessons. They don ' t look too hot but they sound great! Academics 113