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

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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

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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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THE HOME ECONOMICS PROGRAM is based upon a vocational and general cur- riculum. Vocational homemaking classes meet during a daily class period through- out the school year. This is a three year program, the third year being optional, To supplement classroom vvork, vocational stu- dents must complete two home proiects each year, one of which must be done dur- ing the summer. These projects are basic' ally related to the principles taught in the homemaking classes. Through this program the students gain a broader knowledge of the subject and its applications in setting up and maintaining a balanced household. ln addition, the Future Homemakers of Ameri- ca club is open to all vocational homemak- ing students. This in itself offers and op- portunity tor the student to show her leader- ship by contributing to home, school, and community living. Sandy Harrold, Barbara Allen, and Nora Anthony prove the old adage that a stitch in time saves nine. Jimmy Kirkland, Bobby Allen, Joe Dennison, Gary Franklin, Ronald Fry, and Dave Caslow bake a cake to show that they have mastered the culinary art. --an--if 28