Phoenixville High School - Phoenix Yearbook (Phoenixville, PA)

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ART In the Art Department pupils develop their natural talent by applying rules for printing, advertising, fashion illustrations, mobiles, abs- tract paintings, and decora- tions. -r Vt P I MUSIC THEORY Music Theory students in- crease their abilities by ex- ercises in solfeggio, musical dictation, sightsinging, and by writing four-part har- mony. ,J HOME ECONOMICS Tips and advice in home- inaking are offered by the Home Economics Depart- ment, which has modern kitchen appliances, sewing machines, and an attractive living room. BAND I'.A.H.S. band students rc- hcarse music together throughout the year and in fair weather practice march- ing and football game rou- tincs at Washington Field. I Q, ' my-if CHORUS If 3 Girls' Chorus performs in the 7 traditional Christmas pro- 4 gram and spring concert. - Some singers are pictured ,H here in one of the new prac- 4 5 tice rooms. , r , 4 -' ,. 'S' f' aa -'CQEE it in CONSUMER EDUCATION if ,, ., Classes in Salesmanship and Consumer Education offer students an opportunity to practice methods of selling merchandise and preparing goods for shipment. -A ear- f ' Y y C' v' ' 1

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OFFICE PRACTICE Accurate filing, efficient op- eration of all models of office machines, and appropriate dress for an office are stress- ed in Office Practice. n 'Xe AUTOMOTIVE SHOP Boys who plan to enter the field of mechanics are given real experience in the main- tenance and repair of cars in Automotive Shop. CARPENTRY SHOP Carpentry vocationals are instructed in all phases of the construction of homes, and they build many pro- jects in other related units of woodwork. MACHINE SHOP Through practical applica- tion, boys learn the skills of the machinist trade. The latest equipment is avail- able for use in the Machine Shop. ELECTRICAL SHOP In Electrical Shop the prin- ciples of wiring in homes and industries are included in hasic study, and the ad- vanced program deals with radio and electronics. I 3. Z N 1 F? Y it s , I DRAFTING SHOP Vocationals and academics who intend to study engin- eering practice the funda- mentals of Nl e c ll a n i c al Drawing in Drafting Shop.

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Mfrs Books for reference and revlews are avaxlable m the modern extensnve lxbrary of P A H S CURRICULUM In studv halls students do their homework or go to the library to work on SPLLIII diss assignments viz! iv al llznl ll Tests and exams are an lmportwnt part of the educatnon program They ard teachers and guidance counselors ln the evlluatlon of stu dent progress and aptxtudes 's Report cards are xssued four times 1 year it intervals of nme weeks Thu proude a mc ms of measurmg sgholastu. .mhu vement , F- I U rl. , U . Q f xx' X 3 I 'fi i X N - , V ' 1 . . , ' , - ' 'A I :V U II 1 inn:-E. W N I 'L ,, 3 I sf' -' . an . QV' I . 5 l ,U ' 'N va 7 I 9 5 9 J Q X