Overlea High School - Omega Yearbook (Baltimore, MD)

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QF53 Intent American history students discover the intricacies of their own country's history during n lecture by Mr. Patz. ,,,,,,.,....-f--' MR. WILLIAM SPENCER American History, World History, B.S.-University of Delaware 22 Since civilization began, every man has had to answer the question, 4'Who am IT, A man in todayas world must find himself if he is to survive in all complexities. Man looks to the past as a light to guide him. Based on the premise that a person can find himself in the past, the social studies depart- ment is geared to aid the student in his search. World history provides a broad general back- ground in the development of man. American history gives him insight into the functions of American democracy and emphasizes the re- sponsibility of an individual. Problems of de- mocracy helps a person accept and adjust to his society. For the student wishing to enrich his study of past civilizations and their effect, Ancient and Medieval history and Modem and Con- temporary history is offered. For those who prefer to study the physical influences on man and his culture, geography is available. lYIlSS NANCY V. BERARD American History, BS.-Bob Jones University History, the sa MR. DELMAS I. GHUVER World History, Modern and Contemporary, Ancient and Medieval History, B.A.- Franklin and Marshall Col- lege, Sponsor-Board of Elec- tions R 'iw MT, f 5 , X s . 4 M six f MISS BETTY C. HOWARD P.0.D., B.A.-University of Maryland, Sponsor-Student Council, Cheerleaders, DE- PARTMENT CHAIRMAN

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MHS. E. JEAN MRS. CAROLYN PUGH WEHRENBERG English 12, Composition, English 11, 12, B,S,g BA.---Wilson College Purdue University, lin-X. gllall State University language conveys ideas and emotions. rs E STIEY S- is f ', 'I , an s x F.. -A .sail f . 2 2 if .e i .. - ,X ,if an eeeaa s. R .. Juniors, Regina Rorlnzan and Libby Gilbert, uct in rz free MR. ELINIER J. MRS- ETHEL G. WALKER SCHMITT English 12, BS., M,Etl.- English 11, Speech, BA, Loyola College, Sponsor- -Towson State College class. Slzulent flllllllfll. IIE- Pp1RT.llE,YT CII,-1 IR- ,ll 1-1 N Perhaps the ultimate aim in the edu- cational process is to have the individ- ual communicate his ideas to others so that the combined knowledge will aid the advancement of man. The Eng- lish department seeks to develop the studcnt's ability to communicate with others through the media of the Eng- lish language. The speech course teaches the stu- dent how to use his voice and words to the lbest oral advantage. A course in drama provides an opportunity to express himself vicariously through the theatre world. Other students find that they require extra work to polish their writing, and elect a course in corn- position. The four publications at Overlea provide a means for students to use their ability in written expression. The journalism courses incite team work and effective journalistic styles. interpretation of THE CRUCIBLE flaring their Erzblzsh awe' ' K , 3 ff bil'Pesf,,, a f. I-A - -E! E a.g,1.- -i .6 Huw S .4 ,W f 'Ist 'wif ,,,,, . , ,ul 3 . ,. A '., Ein, ,. ......f:4'f-ff , MRS. JOAN D. SHEPPARD English 11, fournalism I II, BA.-Capital Univer sity. Sporzsor -Urrwgri ,-

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MR. EDWARD P. NORDBERG Worlrl History, ll.A.-Mount .4l7Ic l'lflIIl History, P.0.D., B.A,-Stonehill College, M.A. --Boston College, Sponsor- fzznior Class MRS. ELLEN N. CULLEN Saint Agnes College, Spon- sor-Senior Class from the past, prophesies the future. av ' J'-5 P.0.D. students participate in Miss Howarzfs version of a psychological lest of ronrlilionerl response. me-1. MR. JOHN HRABOWENSKI Geography, B.S.-Shippens- burg State College MR. F. LYNN MAYER P.0.D., B.A.-Westem Mary- land College, M.Ed.-Johns Hopkins University if! MR. WESLEY A. MISS NANCY WEITZEL MR. RODNEY ROONEY PATZKOWSKY World Hislory, B.A.-Beaver P-0-D., B-S.+MillCfSVill8 American History, M.A.- College College Oklahoma State University 23