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

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FACULTY SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT of our high school is devoted to five main courses of study: World History and World Cultures, American History, Problems ot Democracy, Geography, Government-Economics and Cul- tures, taught in tenth grade, has as its main objective, the appreciation of the contributions of all the people in the world to present day living. American History is taught in the iun- ior year which further develops the under- standing and appreciation of our civilization. The primary senior course is Problems of Democracy. The main idea of this course is to teach the student to understand the ideas and ideals of our American democracy. Work, responsibility of social issues, and a better understanding of ourselves and our future lives are important parts of this course. A new course offered this year to seniors is Govern- ment and Economics, Er course designed To help the students better understand our gov- ernment and how we make a living. Another course oftered our students is World Geogra- phy. This course trains our youth to think in geographic terms in relation to world prob- lems, By means of these subiects, students have a better view of democracy and the problems facing our world. GILBERT RUTTER Master of Education Heading the social studies department, Mr. Rutter brought the problems of democracy to his senior classes in an interesting fashion. Enioys athletic events and fair sportsmanship. MASTERED TEACHING SKILLS TO INSPIRE THE STUDENTS HARRY ABRAHAM Bachelor 05 Arts . Q R B I ..4V Q 1 4 20 WILLIAM ABRAHAM Master of Education SALVATOR BITONTI Master of Arts JOHN CINICOLA ANGELO CURIALE Bachelor of Science Master of Education D

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FACULTY SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS with the ad- vent of rockets and sputniks, which have aroused the students interest in science and mathematics, the primary aim of the two de- partments became the desire to help the stu- dents adjust to the current demands of society. The Science Department creates a knowledge of scientific language and laboratory tech- niques so the student can achieve a scientific attitude toward everyday problems. Our laboratory facilities are excellentg there is a science :lub for those wishing to secure ad- ditional knowledge in such fields as astrono- my rocketry and electronics. Besides films, slides and field trips, guests are often invited to lecture to the students on a phase of science. The Mathematics Department is organized to help the student increase his skills in mathe- matical manipulation and to acquaint him with the vocabulary and symbolism of the field. To add a little color to this challenging sub- ject, proiects are submitted and field trips are taken during which the direct application and role of mathematics in everyday living and progress is emphasized, BENJAMIN BROWNE Master of Education A most friendly instructor at the head of the science depart ment, Mr. Browne was recognized as a witty and he'pful guide to the students. A cool, fishing spot is tops in his book. MYRTLE BAINBRIDGE Master of Education Miss Bainbridge, an attractive and emcient mathematics depart- ment head also served as sponsor to the Future Teachers of America. Algebra is a most interesting subiect to this amiable faculty member. RALPH SHORT LLOYD ALLSHOUSE LESTER KLECKNER GLEN SMELTIER SARA WAUGAMAN Bachelor of Science Master of Education Master of Education Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science

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rhase of We sudwcs of Gloria Shurick and Paul Wexlar, On rhe board, dwrecflv hehvnd We gbbe s an Q 1 dea HCI W h We SOC' sys Mr. Abraham, one of the teachers of Sophomore Wor!d Hismr , points on a spov on me 'ohe av cm me si I 1 45 Y Q fem of Ne Feudal age, whwch ws aw mporvarav part in this course. HELPED STUDENTS IN GAINING MUCH NEEDED KNOWLEDGE JANE ERICKSON ROGER GOURLEY MATTHEW SHIELDS Bachelor of Science Bache!or of Science Bachefor of Science +0 PU' es ' CHARLES STOUGH Bachelor of Science 25 A...-