Hempfield Area Senior High School - Spartonian Yearbook (Greensburg, PA)

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Donna Fry, Shirley Hixson, and Patricia Marie locate the position of vital organs on Mr. H.A.S.H. HEALTH Strivecl to develop and maintain physical well being THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT strives to 2 i - maintain a high standard ot physical titness 3 il through education and examination. In the iunior year students undergo a physical ex- amination conducted by Dr. Andrew Cerne. It any physical detects are detected, the school nurse, Miss Mary Tempero, informs the parents and recommends needed treat- ment. When necessary, assistance is given in this correction. Mrs. Tempero also ad- ministers first aid, making sure that each student receives proper care when needed. Health as taught in the senior year seeks to give each student a knowledge ot the basic principles of hygiene and the physi- ology ot the body. The tact is stressed that advantages of good health as well as a good mental outlook are vital in every phase of life. Ls at ....,....4 ii Dr. Cerne checks the blood pressure of Rose Ann Storlrel with The Sphygomanometer, 26

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FACULTY Instilled self trust as the first secret of success THE SUCCESS OF THE 'I958-T959 INTER- SCHOLASTIC SPORTS PROGRAM begin- ning with our undefeated but once tied football team, which gained National Pres- tige, in addition to being selected County Champs and Foothills Conference Co- champions, next the attainment of the County Basketball championship and finally our track team winning tthe County Track title. It has been over 30 years since any county school has been able to win three county titles in one year and this was made possible by the combined efforts of ads ministration, faculty, student body, players, and coaches. In addition to these special accomplish- ments, our baseball, wrestling, golf and cheerleading programs were also outstand- ing. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL. M s Bainbridge iudges Miss Love's methods of teaching algebra Miss Simpson admires her technique. 1 Kvncm s.mMuNS HELEN SMITH EARL SONAFELT CHARLES STOUGH SARA WAUGAMAN ivv' 1 GLENN SMELTZER ARTHUR SNYDER ROBERT STONER JOHN TOMKON VERENE HARVEY 25

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Miss Tempero uses the Pure Tone Audiomefev lo defer! possible defects in Charles KeIIy's hearing. THE PHYSICAL EDUCATIO I PAR i ENT stresses the building ot . st . g a riculum program, girls phy ' - e .. n classes participate in such a i i ley ball, dodge ball, shu : oar tabe tennis, Softball, basketball, ba n, and archery. In addition to these activities, the boys classes engage in soccer, touch toot- ball, vvrestling, and track events. To meet state requirements all students must com- plete three years ot physical education be- tore graduation. nd healthy body. Following a eq -- ur- ' es s Q til d The development ot individual skills as well as an acquired sense of fair play and team work are stressed so that students will be better equipped to adiust to their social environment. To supplement required activities, athletic associations are available to both boys and girls, Intramural pro- grams in basketball and volleyball are also provided tor those interested. Learned and practiced principles of hygiene