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

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The first step in buliding a dome is to lay out the base. Neither Michele Gardner-Smith nor Mr. Snyder seem very sure about what they ' re doing. Gifted Students Build Dome Under a new interpretation of the special ed. laws it became neccessary this year to provide a special program for students of exceptionally high ability. The program this year was designed to supplement rather then replace the usual curriculum. The gifted program offered students a chance to learn in ways not frequently encountered in the usual high school situation, centering on four types of strategies for acquiring knowledge. The theme changed the second semester when Utopian Society was the theme. The students read and discussed Utopian literature in order to develop the ethics, mores, and values of such a society. Once this was accomplished they worked on designing housing, cities, energy systems, and transportation to support and maintain that ideal life style. Geodesic domes and solar energy are specific exam- ples of topics the students explored. Here Steve Zucker bolts a strut to a hub. The hubs are what hold the dome togeth- er. The last bolt is tightened and the dome is together! A skin for the dome was constructed.

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Following the directions step-by-step is the best insurance for a successful gar- ment. Living . . The home economics dept. has a comprehensive program for teaching students everything essential to survival. There are courses in clothing, cooking, child development, consum- er education, and survival for singles. Survival courses teach students everything from how to sui-vive on a low income to how to invest any money they might have saved. The food labs emphasize the importance of nutrition and a balanced diet, as well as how to cook. Sewing classes have an opportunity to compete in fashion shows outside the school. The consumer ed. classes make good use of the community as a resource for their various projects. Home Ec. courses are very appli- cable in our lives for the present and the future. Haircutting demonstrations Troy Pitts can ' t wait to try it. Nursery School Children Entertain Students In the Child Development courses students gain insight into child psychology. This knowledge can be put to use with actual children during the second semester. G. V. boasts a unique nursery school pro- gram. The children, age four, come in two or three times a week to entertain Miss Martin and her students. 3: i:- ' ' Tr- l

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Boys And Girls Get Together For Gym Continuing witli the co-ed- ucational classes instituted last year, G. V. ' s physical ed- ucation program is very suc- cessful. It provides students with an opportunity to parti- cipate in many sports. Through this elective program students have fun in a more relaxed at- mosphere with more student- teacher contact contributing to the learning experience. Gym rounds out our education. Ultimate Frisbee was a new game introduced to upper- classmen this spring. Volleyball- the thrilling sport that people can ' t seem to get enough of (at least, the gym teach- ers can ' t. ) Students can learn the rules, the pla- dng tech- niques, and the form of tennis in gym classes during the fall and spring. Here Lies . . . Responsibility For The District Dr. Dale Tyson is our superintendent. He is at the top of the administrative ladder in the district. The school board is the governing body of the school dis- trict. Their role is vital since they hold final responsibility for all actions within the district. During monthly meetings the community is able to find out what is happening in the school system and also to voice their opinions. Communica- tions between students and school board improved this year through two Meet the School Board Evenings. E li. G.V. school board (STANDING LEFT TO RIGHT) Mr. Benjamin Drayton, Mr, Luiz Moretzsohn, Mr. David Hunt, (SEATED LEFT TO RIGHT) Mr. Frederick Gordon, Mrs. Domenica Crough, Dr. Martha ShaUtta, and Mr. Hardy Curd (not pictured) Mr. Richard Davis and Mr. Robert Kirby. Academics 117