Mars Area Junior Senior High School - Planet Yearbook (Mars, PA)

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TRESS CONCEPTS AND IDEAS - '-gm fr- af'rfec-swag Elf ' ,H Mgt Q if E rl are .Q 111 .32 t. at 4. . 'ef Q. . 'X E' sa ' if rev , , me wit TSE' gg' QR? seam. '33-A. 055521: :ff f fi f Qs? gl x iii 212: ' fi ia V , : if ggtiiie .:ff'f?IEAii 'L EE Iiiltif r,tfa:,.,4:,s.,ig3 tu if nurf N ' ..xv dp :Dua-crown Mr Mr. Marvin Gall . John Henicheck 9111 Pa. History, Civics 71 , 8111 Gcogrnplzy li Eighth grade was taught Early American History, a study of early institution, govemment, and culture. A senior high elective, psychology, was made a part of the social studies program and others are to be added. Psychology helped young people to understand themselves and others better. It wisely prepared them for marriage and a vocation in an attempt to apply the material to the student's daily life. Economics contributed to an understanding of society's economic problems. It taught students about everything concerned with business, money, and credit. In Geography the major industries and commercial regions were brought into focus. Students were given a better understanding of the nations and people who have 2- 2 2 P.0.D. STUDENTS learn conlempomry Economics. Mrs. Avonnell Miles Mr. Thomas Tindall 8111 American H islory 71h World History come into contact with one another in our work of today. Social studies are conducted to implement the aims, objectives, and philosophy of the Mars Area Schools. These courses and related activities develop skills, concepts, and knowledge that help provide a uprovoca- tive education which should stimulate the students' think- ing for therest of their lives. Social studies courses provide an opportunity for stu- dents to express themselves orally through the use of panels, debates, and reports. Mars High School social studies teachers are utilizing available instructional material and equipment and are looking for new ideas for social studies teaching, acquiring classroom library's, visual aids, and research books. t s WORLD HISTORY projectr were made by 7lIr graders to study ancient Roman civilization. 21

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SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTME T 51. vi 2 , Mr. Thomas Hawkins World C ullurcs Jourltnlisnl Social studies are concerned mainly with the whole life of man, not only the dusk of the past, but in the light of the future as well. Keeping pace with our rapidly changing world requires a constantly improved version of the cur- riculm. The development of alert and intelligent citizens equipped with enough understanding and courage to meet today's crucial moments of history is a primary objective of the course at Mars High. The senior Problems of Democracy class included major political, economic, and social problems confronting the American people. A review of the early colonial days on into the Civil War and Reconstruction Period was provided by the junior American History course. Major emphasis was placed upon Mrs. Judith Michaels A merit-an History :1f:3s,x,+pff vw .':ffrfM,: .ilijllj is A- 8325 . ' ' 4 ' .1 to , ,. assi: M 1 'l i7fQ?xf 1, ' Mr. Arno Thompson P.O.D., Economic: Psychology the period after 1876, since this period dominates the world of today. World Cultures gave to students a better understanding of the dominant cultures and peoples throughout the mod- ern world. Gaining knowledge of others brings about a decrease in hatred and intolerance. Pennsylvania History, a freshman course, is designed to clarify the economic and social patterns of life within our state and to give students a full realization of Pennsyl- vania's past, present, and future greatness. Seventh grade Early World History expanded upon grade school social studies in which American and world allairs become intermingled during early world back- grounds. WORLD CULTURES .rludenls learn more about the land of India with teacher, Mr. Hawkins. 20

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wi VW' SKA f'-s. Q 1? ,Ta 1 , as' frzfiwz4'9 . 'Er ft :1! ,, 'Mx ez? 'Hifi' ,3m ?t.Q l. M r nl. ,- -L,.,.,.. Q- . v 1- ., -ve A 'Jim Y F193-'I f WYE iii! 4 A- - at Tiff? .., 'TR-wg . . , , 5 -zzwsf , wfifi e.a 5l L t '32-Y if 4' as E GLI H, LATI f fm, ai ffl? Mr. Paul.Aley Mrs, Shirley Kelly Mr. Richard Kemper Mrs. Sally Meier 71 EIYQII-YI' 9rla English 10111 English 711: Englirli Miss Carole Neeley 8111 English In the modern world, communication has become more important than ever before. The English, Latin, and Mod- ern Language departments of Mars High School prepare the students in this important field. The mechanics of English grammar and an apprecia- tion of English literature are taught. Two years of Latin and four years of French and Spanish are offered. French and Spanish A new language laboratory has been added to the facili- ties of the Modern Language department. With the lab, the teacher can speak to the whole class or to one student. The lab aids students in both grammar and pronunciation. Miss Mary Young 811: English SPEECH STUDENTS discuss llieir favorite commercials. 22