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

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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

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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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Industrial Arts Department flag :fig-Gai-ff 'ifif2-r2.5.3 gd-4 if ,Q-n-6 ,-mls fm warg. ,. ef ITPWIP . a PM tt 4. 'f Q:- YI' V319 . , gi iifihzirg-st 1 . :M .,sa1W'g ' ,. .Stl 32.115 3 . iii.: ., . wa . .. .. .. , 'ixfgz f . ' -+5 .25 t on F its K.: ', !'E 3 '27 1,512 A ' 422' - .: M. 2 ' .s l 1 so ' Q14 Mr. Wayne Magnus: Mr. Adam Ryner Mr, Paul Smith E fYf P15595 WU'-'dill0P Mlehanicul Drawing, Metal Shop Creative ability and skill is developed within the Industrial Arts Department. Students develop manual dexterity and learn the use of basic and advanced tools in metal, plastic, wood, and electric shops. Wood shop is required for all seventh grade boys. These students are taught safety precautions and the use of land tools. Proceeding on their way, boys ad- vance to the use of more complex apparatus such as drill press, mortising machines, and jig saw. Plastic shop allows the freshman boys to express their artistic and creative abilities making desk sets, ash trays, and candy dishes. The principles of electricity are explained in elec- tric shop and projects include lamps and small hand engraving machines. Proper methods and concern for safety is stressed with all students. Instructors give lectures and demon- strations in order to familiarize the boys with each individual machine and its operation. Primary goal of the industrial arts is to introduce the students to the trade skills which may be useful in the home or in the selection of a vocational field. .1 BOYS GAIN valuable experience in metal shop. 26