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

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Students Hain Work Experience Miss Rita Alou Mn. Doris Bowers Miss Nancy Karak Bnolrkuping, Typing, Shorthand Shorthand ll, General Business Teaching and training in skills for the business world are the main obiective of the business depart- ment at Mars Area High School. Shorthand, typing, and bookkeeping are among the courses offered to prepare students for future work in an oftice. Modern machines and other office equipment are also available. A Multilith and Vari-Typer have been put into operation at Mars High this year. Eventually the training will include art layouts, paste-up, photog- raphy, and process printing. With the operation of these machines, it will enable the faculty to achieve Otticu Practice a wider range of communication techniques. Faculty members also offer suggestions for indi- vidual personality and appearance improvements which are valuable to the students. Another important addition to the commercial stu- dent is on the job training. Under this program, worthy senior girls are chosen to work at various local companies for a period of nine weeks. During this time, the girls gain experience with on-the-iob training plus a hint of what is to be expected in future careers. INTENSE CONCENTRAYION ix an important part of typing training. 24

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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.

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Creative Ability Encouraged I7 I 2 'rr , F, c lt k 'x wig, , d 5,95 1 3 C, 4 3 . U lim. X , x P.. 3-rn k vi , ,mi Fi, i -5 -es. t 4 .1 .Bu .-, S- g, 44 Eaiftf. y ' ' A -f ,gg ,, I3 af 1 .. fffii i Miss Barbara Morgan Mr. Marvin Clay Mrs. Sandra Towle Mr. William Townsend Vocal Music Crafts Art Instrumental Music Art and music are the unconquerable instruments for readily exposing emotions and for showing the inner-most personality of a human-being. They are the unique fundamentals for a sought-after release. Miss Barbara Morgan entered our music depart- ment this year and immediately undertook the initial task of choosing and instructing the young voices of the iunior high and Performing Choruses. Her extra instructing talents lent themselves to her work with the Double Dozen, an ensemble of 24 girls who dis- played their singing in various programs such as those held at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. With Mr. William Townsend as their director, the Varsity Band marched their way to success at half- time shows and community parades. Their music generated school spirit. Looking into the art or crafts room, you're sure to see a busy scene as students work diligently at paint- ing portraits, detailed scenic portrayals ar still-lifesy forming pottery, hammering a wood project or mak- ing iewelry. Mr. Marvin Clay, crafts teacher, and Miss Sandra Towle, art teacher, were the helping agents to these students. The instructors give the students a chance to learn by experience. s. W 'Wir -uy..,,,, gr I' he A -gl? all JUNIOR HIGH art .student design: abstract picture. 25