Leechburg High School - Minetas Yearbook (Leechburg, PA)

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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.

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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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Now that our world has entered the space age, more and more emphasis has been placed on the sciences. Biology, chemistry, and physics are definitely basic, all being fundamental to learning the advanced and related sciences. Biology, a required subject for all tenth grade students at L.A.j.H.S., is taught by Mr. Frank Pinto. Interested and qualified juniors and seniors may elect a year of advanced biology. Academic juniors usually elect a year of chemistry. Physics or Senior Science are the two courses that academic sen- iors may elect. Mr. Ernest Sendry in- structs all three of these courses. L. to R.: Mr. Frank BI. Pinto- B.S., M.Ed.g Mr. Ernest Sendry -BS., M.Ed. Science Dept. In the atomic age in which we are living, greater understanding of science is a urnustv. Mr. Lawrence, Mr. Vag- ionis, and Mr. Cignetti are doing their part toward the advancement of knowl- edge in this Held. Perhaps a great scien- tist of tomorrow is in the making within the walls of L.A.j.H.S. If so, he will have the opportunity and encourage- ment he needs to continue his studies along this line. I . to R.: Mr. Lawrence-B.S., Mr. Vagionis-BS., Mr. Cig- netti-BS. 14 - .irate as - s4t v.tn