Nazareth Area High School - Comet Yearbook (Nazareth, PA)

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P ie pxi Ui y a Co-4niften oUd ocatloHd. In office practice classes students learn to use the mimeograph, rexograph, ditto, and mmieoscope machines. For practice, general office work, assembly song sheets, study outlines, and tests are prepared for the entire school. Not only do students learn the tunda- mentals of typing but also good posture, speed, and accuracy in the first-year classes. As future stenographers, seniors pre- pare for their careers through shorthand transcription. Top to bottom — Students prepare office practice assign- ments. Mrs. Graver checks typing posture. Mrs. Koiessar dictates a letter. t. »v

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- ' ■ ' - • ■■v.t --.„;«- ooAila Uf jin ScieHx:e Biology students gain practical krtowladge by making microscopic observations of plants and an imals and by dissecting frogs and earth- worms. They also gain a knowledge of the utilization of biology in milk pasteurization and cheese and butter making. Developing an understanding of science and an appreciation of the part that chemistry plays in our daily lives is the chief objective of chemistry students. A scientific attitude is developed through study and labora- tory experiments. Through laboratory experiments the physics student learns to think as well as work with his hands. The laboratory course is an experimental supplement to the regular class work. Part of this knowledge is used as chemistr - prepara- tory work. Top to bottom: Mr. Roth explains the anatomv of a fish. Students experiment with the explosive qualities ot various mixtures of gas and air. Students demonstrate lift and force pumps.

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2 l4xu4Min(f. S oe ufdcuf. PnjoMe4nl In American history classes stu- dents learn about our American heritage and an effort is made to awaken an interest and appreciation for our American way of hfe. A student volunteers in American history. Learning to use reference books and to locate information in a library is taught as part of our high school English course. Library reference assignments are being prepared. By means of discussions and proced- ures, Problems of Democracy classes endeavor to practice democratic govern- ment. With the aid of student reports, films, and outside speakers, students acquire an understanding of democracy. The class chairman leads a discussion 111 Problems of Democracy.