New Lexington High School - Lexingtonian Yearbook (New Lexington, OH)

Page 25 text:

Mr. Steven Googash. the Science Club and National Honor Society advisor, teaches junior English and speech. Mr Russell Bethel teaches boys' physical education, English. Business English, and coaches freshmen basketball. English-A Means Of Communication The English courses at New Lexington High School are presented so that practically all areas are covered. The student is exposed to various types of literature which if grasped becomes a valuable asset to the future. Grammar is another phase of the English program and educates the student with the basic fundamentals of our language. Business English instructs a pupil in the language of the business world. Public speaking is also an English course training a person to speak and put forth ideas well. All types of English are needed for students to communicate well with the people about them. Mrs. Joyce Thompson, the freshmen instructor, is kept busy advising the G.A.A.. the cheerleaders, and coaching the girls' volleyball and basketball teams. 21

Page 24 text:

The Guidance Office, run by Mr. McGonagle and Mr. Sagan, is an important part of NLHS. It is probably best known as a place to register for class, have your schedule changed, and to check on credits. It is also common knowledge that this is the source of all the tests given each year: such as the PSAT, the Merit Scholarship test, and the Achievement tests given each spring. And there is no doubt that at some time or another our grade cards find their way into this room as well. I’m sure, however, that no one knows the guidance office or Mr. McGonagle and Mr. Sagan any better than the seniors who are planning their college education. Both Mr. McGonagle and Mr. Sagan counsel with dozens of seniors each week. They send our transcripts and arrange for college representatives. It is their aim to help each senior decide which college is best for them and their needs. Mr. Robert Sagan, guidance counselor, attended St. Vincent College and Ohio University. Careers Planned in the Guidance Office Richard McGonagle, full-time counselor, attended Loyola University, Ohio University, Capitol University, Xavier University, West Virginia University, and Holy Cross. 20

Page 26 text:

The Name Of The Game Math Mr. Fred Shelton instructs Business Math. Health, Geometry, and Math IV; he is also assistant football coach. Mr. Norman Rockwell is the Advanced Math and Algebra II instructor. He attended the University of Kentucky. Mathematics is most familiar to us as the study of numbers. We use numbers everyday of our lives in counting, measuring, and computing. But there is much more to mathematics than that. Every natural science has a mathematical side, which tries to discover new facts, predict future events, and make useful inventions. Mathematics taught in high school prepares a student to deal with operations that are useful in every field. 22