Norwin High School - Pennon Yearbook (Irwin, PA)

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Prospective secretaries in the making Holiday Greetings expressed by Spanish students .Nrtistically-rninded students Iincl :in outlet for their talents Mrs. Kernens star pupil keeps :abreast of the times

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...f I' -in AGNES JONES I,ot'1sE J. KIEARNEY lsABE1. C. KERNER OLGA KOBASA HANNAH W. JEANNE NIACIXIASTER IXIARY Lou AICFALL Rox' MCMENN IXIARIE U. NEW'ELL LEONARD PETERS Learning Today . . . Preparation For Tomorrow The science department has been receiving ever increasing prominence since the outbreak of the war. Certain parts of these courses were empha- sized in order to better prepare our youth to serve their country. In his chemistry classes Mr. Bowers simplified the complexities of valences, atoms, and molecules for the seniors. Senior science, instructed by Mr. Peters, acquainted the students with the laws of nature. The juniors became familiar with physics under the direction of Mr. Herlinger and Mr. Peters. Biology was made easy through the explanations of Mr. Herlinger. Mrs. Kooser clarified the mysteries of general science for the freshmen. To prepare its boys and girls to take their places in the business world, Norwin has maintained a comprehensive commercial program. Business science and bookkeeping students received their training from Miss Davis. Miss Saunders drilled seniors in the shorthand and office training. Exact- ing standards were set by Miss Santner for her typing classes. Miss Mac- Master informed sophomores concerning shorthand and commercial ge- ography. junior business training was taught to the freshmen by Mrs. Geer. Offering opportunity for reference and research work has been and is the aim of the Norwin library. Nliss Sowash has given freely of her time and energy to make this aim a reality. Norwin's curriculum also included the fine arts subjects-music and art. The musically-gifted students were aided in the further development of their talents by Mrs. Kearney. Mrs. Sargent directed the efforts of artistically-minded students. 14 KOOSPR

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Stressing the fundamentals of democracy Lessons in balancing the budget. Office training classes provide business experience Mickey Eyler and Jack Findle stopped by Donls sales-talk 'lihe home economic department trained our young women in the domestic arts- cooking and sewing. Miss Corrin, who was in charge of the Home lic classes, familiarized the girls with these skills in hope of making them better homemakers. The physical education and health de- partments aimed to acquaint the students with the proper care and development of their bodies. Miss Allshouse stressed physical Htness for our young women in her gym', and health classes. The boys developed sound minds and healthy bodies in the physical education and health courses of Mr. Rose. The freshmen girls were given an insight into gym procedure by Miss Vvallace. Extra-curricular activities have always played an important part at Norwin. Many of them have brought fame to the school. The faculty advisers and coaches of these groups have willingly given of their time to give students the oppor- tunity of expressing their interests. Mr. Mcblunn and Mr. Herlinger have given much time and energy to the coaching of the football teams, while Mr. Rose