Leechburg High School - Minetas Yearbook (Leechburg, PA)

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ath Dept. XVith all the new innovations in to- dayis world, a working knowledge and understanding of mathematics is needed by all students planning to further their education. A basic foundation for higher mathe- matics is laid in seventh and eighth grades by Mrs. Maxine Zargo. Added to this foundation is Algebra I taught in ninth grade by Mrs. lean Burgess, who is substituting for Miss lean Orn- doff. In Mrs. Dorothy Harteris plane geometry, Algebra II, trigonometry and solid geometry classes, students reach the pinnacle of mathematical knowledge attainable in our high school. L. to R.: Mrs. Maxine K. Zargo, B.S., Mrs. jean Burgess, B.S., Mrs. Dorothy K. Harter, B.A. 12 , . X English Dept. Engineer, physician, nurse, teacher, beautician, mechanic--all must be able to express themselves in speech and e om p o sition before they can be successful. ln L.A.l.H.S. are four English teach- ershall devoted to the task of improv- ing everv aspect of their students, skill in English. Seventh and eighth grade students are instructed by Mr. Charles Klingensmithg ninth grade, by Mr. Er- nest L. Penone, tenth and eleventh grade, bv Mrs. Mary E. YVashington, and twelfth grade, by Mrs. Marion Iones. L. to R., Seated: Mr. Ernest L. Penone, B.A., Mrs. M a r i o n I o n e s , B.S. Standing: Mrs. Mary E. YVashington, B.A., Mr. Charles Klingensmith, B.S. '1 I l g MLW' AT J. A il .1, i .if e f 1 Lf . vt ,

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Since education is designed to prepare the individual for life in our complex society, the scope of that education must be broad, of- fering as many opportunities for growth as possible Our board of education, administration, and faculty plan and d i r e c t this program. T

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Social tudies Dept. To be able to understand the peoples of the world, one must know the prob- lems and situations with which they are faced. The purpose of teaching social studies is to acquaint the student with the lands, people, and problems of the differ- ent nations. In teaching their respective subjects, Mrs. Bigley, Mr. Dolmayer, and Nlr. NIcDermott hope to accomplish this. L. to R.-Mr. McDermott, BS., Mr. Dolmayer, BS., Mrs. Big- ley, BA. 13 Histor Dept. lt is true that history repeats itself. In order to benefit from past mistakes, one must understand the reasons behind the mistakes. The job of the history teachers -Mr. Carroll, Miss O,Lear, Mrs. Young, and Mr. Nigro-is to acquaint students with people and happenings of the past so that they may better comprehend the situations of today. L. to R.-Mr. Carroll, B.S.g Mr. Nigro, B.S., M.Ed., Miss O,Lcar, B.A.g Mrs. Young, B.S.