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

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Language Study Increased ,, .r .ws 1 t . V A A k I 1 ,K T xi, v : Q I 2 . , 'E ,V fn- V X E ,rl nl ,A E M .L Ak ' A 6 L , gs. In I Q - x , . If ' ss ' Q s '- my V . Q. ' '5 rf 7 3.4.22 5112. L. Q' ' .sift 1 't 1 - as 'cf :J - bf' .gssasgi ef' ' 5- Yi .. higfgfggfs. iw . -' L 19912-ff. ', ' .r ' 1 - 9.5-ex 5' . 75.1 1 I Mrs. Marylnlla Anderson Mn. Adelaide Mclaughlin Mrs. Mary Preuss Mr. James Clxarllon latin French Spanish Spocial Education The language department of Mars High works together to teach pupils the languages of Latin, French, and Spanish. Not only must a language be taught, but culture, history, and grammar are con- veyed tothe students. In the present elective system, pupils have a choice in scheduling their language courses. They can take two years of a certain language and two years of another. Their other choice is to study one language for the entire high school career. Mrs. Marybell Anderson, Latin teacher, is responsi- ble for the two years of Latin. Although it is an anci- ent language, Latin customs and culture impressed the students. MRS.McLAUGHllN find: mr ,mica rfmr. .rm mrmffng, yur mm..,. 22 French, which was offered as a four year course, witnessed the first class to enter French IV. Mrs. Ade- laide McLaughlin, French teacher, made plans in the latter part of the year to chaperone a trip to France in July, 1967. Accompaning her will be Mars students and young people from other schools. Also offered for four years is Spanish. The course was made more interesting by pupils who had trav- eled to Spain or Mexico. Mrs. Mary Preuss was co- operating teacher for two student teachers during the second semester. The languages, only a part of a daily routine, will one day serve in uniting the corners of the earth. In understanding, language benefits its students. 'ln-is SILENT nsrscrow' in nr. snr al rn. runaway. lab :sus Au

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Humanities Program Introduced 2 aes. f::.r'a. qt '.11-2 .9 ffifiei Mr. Paul Aloy Mrs. Mary Ellen Jacques Mrs. Shirley Kelly Mr. Richard Kemper Jwmrrm, swam, rom English wh english R..d,,., I Q ii i i A - , . 1 ,N - , gt s ,sig - as l fs' '. X P .. ' ff' get s 4 -suse I W 1 T W3 . , 1. ! . J ... i'.?5 f 13' 'l xi Y '7 . ,.-- Xx ' Mrs. Leis Lutshaw Mr. James lun Mn. Sally Meier Mrs. Carol Phillips Mix: Mary Young 12th English Speech, 7lh English 7th English illli English 81h Englhh The field of English deals with two basic ideas. First, grammar usage is taught to give students a foundation. It relates such things as punctuation and pronunciation. The second phase of English is litera- ture which deals with poetry and prose. As in most subiects, the seventh and eighth grades develop the foundation. Along with becoming famil- iar with authors, reading text books, and writing various papers, the iunior high classes are supple- mented with S.R.A. and various magazines. S.R.A. is a plan in which reading speed and com- prehension are improved. ln the freshmen through iunior years, famous novels are included in the course. Great Expectations, A Tale of Two Cities, and Moby Dick are taught. In the senior class, two new proiects were under- taken. A humanities course was developed with the idea of delving into man's relationship with beauty, God, love, and truth. Accompanying this course is a weekly educational television program. Another se- nior program was a period designated to the study of 5 composition. The composition course is designed by si is A Dr. Edwin L. Peterson, a professor at the University of Pittsburgh. L Mr. Kemper review: reading material lar new reading lab. 21

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Students Services 1- 5 H ' I ' Q' is s . t ' . ', asia-te :ef - 'Q awe' . V' - i ' .st g.,.:,. V . si-Q . if .- '-rbiugtw : ' 1. ., . 'J.,.. -fl . ,zl 'Q fit, 4' . , .K 'eyes f , sg hw .f. , . me . . .. ' f 1 if - ev N ,t 4' 2 ., ,-9- ,- Q 5 Rs. -1 ' 5. ' 't I! 5 .- ' 'Y . K. - iz' , Q - ' , ' .q - , . A ' ' . L Mrs. Vida Hudxon Mrs. Ruth leitht, Mr. Gerald Dambach Mr, Eugene Dnnssr librarian Librarian Jr. High Guidance Sr. High Guidance Services rendered by librarians and counselors are invaluable to students. Mr. Eugene Danser head of the senior high guidance department assists senior high students with plans for the future. Aside from individual interviews and scheduling, he directs test- ing throughout the year to determine intelligence, aptitude, achievement, and ability of the students. Mr. Arno Thompson headed the junior high division for the early part of the year. He was later promoted to the position of assistant principal and Gerald Dambach assumed the responsibilities of this depart- ment. Mr. Dambach is kept busy lending a hand to iunior high students who are as yet unsure of their abilities and aptitudes. He assisted students with scheduling and instructed freshman as to the required courses, and most valuable subiects for their soph- more year. Under the direction of Mrs. Vida Hudson and Mrs. Ruth Leicht, the library services, a part of the instruc- tional materials center, expanded to include a micro- film reader and a video tone recorder-an innova- tion in education. A study carrel was also added to the equipment which makes it possible for students to read or study in complete solitude. New books and magazines have been added to aid students in their quest for knowledge. A I in ,X ' MR. DANSER GIVES advice to student concerning future plans.