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

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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

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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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Lua Ferigo questions Mrs. Patrick on home decorating as Kathy Blahovac, .Ioyn Golobish, and Joanne Naley look an. The general homemaking program is com- posed of boy's foods and family living. The boy's food class is a one semester course open to all boys ofthe tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grades. This class stresses prepar- ation of foods, table service and decor- ations, and general etiquette. Family living is a one semester course open to twelfth grade boys and girls. lt deals primarily with problems pertaining to dating, courtship, engagement, and marriage. This course is supplemented with films and lectures de- livered by outside speakers. fi a ..4,.,., , A linda Blank, Mary Ann link, and Marian Orbin learn of the ease by which :lothes can be washed in an automatic washer. Bonnie Beaver, Janet Orbin, Judy Sell, and Carolyn Kirkland are engrossed by the intricacies of preparing a nutritional meal. 29 ,J-fps, ,