Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Oak Yearbook / INSTANO Yearbook (Indiana, PA)

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Brenncman, Smythe, Head of Department; Emmert, McKelvey, Dimit, Sollberger, lams. s. cience Science in the war has been emphasized in the classrooms and laboratories by supplementary courses in Meteorology. Navigation, and Aeronautics. Opportunities for practical experimentation were provided in the reorganized laboratories. The classes in physics have been greatly enlarged because of the requisite courses in preparation for military service. Substitutes and formulas for new compounds used in war were subjects of discussion in the chemistry classes. i! ocial t tudies Increasing world turmoil and its causes are of particular interest to the Social Studies Department in the study of peoples and governments. Delving into past history to find the roots of the present-day problems and using these e.xperiences to clarify the effect upon recent events proves increasingly interesting. Social as well as political issues facing future generations have their place in the class discussions proving that all history is not in the past. Seated— Hall. Belden, Wallace, Standing — Whitmyre. Head of Department; Johnson.

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£ e p a i t m e n t s f Jnatnematccs Mathematics for defense has been the theme of the department during the past year. In addition to the regular curriculum taken by the mathematics or science majors, special classes in basic courses have been given for those who intend to join the Armed Forces in the near future. The department is directed by Miss Joy Mahachek. il u sfca education This year more than ever the Phvsical Education Department stressed the importance of building strong bodies to keep sound minds. Since actions speak louder than words, war-keved activities were organized in- to a well-rounded, body-building program. Intramural competition for the development of alert personalities, and individual skill games for the gaining of self confidence, combined to comprise an ideal situation for the promotion of physical fitness for all. Mahachek. Head of Department Hamblen. Ellenberger. Miller. Head of Depart- ment; Anderson. McDivit.

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cS, peciaiize iized Reynolds, Murdock. Smay. Kipp. Director of Department; Thompson. Gasslander. McLuckie. Drumheller. Thomas. Webb, Hill. Director of Department: File, Rowland. Far- rell, Wilkey. cJL t £Depa ' itment From our capable Art Department come the artist teachers and supervisors for our schools. The curricu- lum not only includes painting and drawing techniques but history, appreciation, and application of all art, thus giving these future teachers a well-rounded education. The Art Club offers the students and members of the community a professional program in which much talent is brought to light. The art work of students and also of many outstanding artists has been on display frequently in the various local show windows. The work of students has been accepted in many exhibits far and wide, the number of placements denoting the superior training of Indiana students. SlJusiness (Laucation Li epa ' itnient The Business Education Department specializes in training teachers of high school commercial subjects. Up-to-date equipment offers an excellent opportunity for students to gain a practical knowledge of modern trends in office work and of the use of time savers and system units. The department, a business community in itself, offers in addition to training in the usual fields, actual experience for specialists in retail selling and consumer education. Practice teaching placements bring students in direct contact with realistic school set ups similar to those they will encounter later.