Port Allegany Union High School - Tiger Lily Yearbook (Port Allegany, PA)

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Mathematics in high school prepares the stu- dent to cope with mathematical problems of everyday life, as well as to provide a basic foundation for those students who will further their education in college. Mr. Howard Owen, a new member of the mathematics department, is a graduate of Edinboro State College. Mr. Owen teaches advanced math which includes trigonometry and calculus. So if a man's wit be wandering, let him study the 'mathematicsg for in demonstrations, if his wit be called away ever so little, he must begin again. - Bacon Sophomore biology class prepared to dissect frogs: Bill Radlinski, Daniel Nelson, Wanda Rader, Connie Greg- ory, Betty Burg, and Mr. Bates. MATHEMATICS Junior Geometry Class in Mr. Petzold's room. L. to R.: George Ford, Dick Barth, Mary Ford, and Mr. Petzold. z Wai Equipped with his five senses, mom explores the universe around him and calls the adventure Science. - Hubble Port Allegany's science program at- tempts to develop the student to use his fullest scientific potential. For the stu- dent who does not expect to use or study science extensively in the future, the general science program offers that ma- terial which he will need in practical, everyday living. Additional courses in- clude biology, chemistry, and physics. The biology course is required of all stu- dentsg physics and chemistry are elec- tives. 27 SCIENCE Chemistry helps the student dis- cover what the world is made of and how the scientific method has expanded our knowledge. The stu- dent learns to develop his skill in using symbols, formulas, and equa- tions. The student also becomes familiar with the fundamental laws and theories of chemistry and how their application serves mankind. Chemistry students set up apparatus to start experimentation. Bruce Brundage, Joe Stevenson, Jerry Tarbox, Mike Manning. ::,.z.z: mm. mu xl!!

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ffm ly. Wm k Q Mr McLaughlin awaits translation of Spanish sentence from students. L to R Bruce Freeman and Tom Lyman. Language is the only instrument of science, and words are but the signs of ideas. ENCHJSH The aim of the high school English curriculum is to help the student de- velop to the maximum of his indivi- dual ability. He should learn to think clearly and logically and should be able with clarity and with a degree of correctness to communicate his thoughts either in writing or in speech. He should develop sensitivity to beauty and to the feelings of others by r e s p 0 n d i n g to literature. He should become aware of the signifi- cance of language and his responsibil- ity in using it. The study of English should be practically and socially use- ful and permanently rewarding to the mind and spirit. FOREKHQLABKHLAGES Foreign languages are taught to give the student linguistic skills, The student also acquires thoughts, ideas, emotions, and the cultural factors of foreign coun- tries. The foreign languages offered in this high school are Latin, French, and Spanish. SPEECH At the beginning of the 1961-1962 school year, thirteen seniors elected the speech course. In speech, the students learn to develop voice qualities, posture, enuncia- tion, and poise. Under Mr. Thomas Saiers instructions, the students organize, write, and present their speeches to the class. An added opportunity provides the seniors to address the Rotary Club. Mrs. Glesk goes over English paper with Judy Sullins during sophomore English class.

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its ,. A 'Q' 'llffh qi. ,.vm.,..L1.:2eTqi... SOCIAL STUDIES Designed to develop good citizens, the so- cial studies curriculum teaches students to better understand their surroundings. Using text books, current events, and indi- vidual thought and research, the students study to seek truth as they weigh facts in a free educational system. It is this truth that will keep us free in a democratic society. Social studies prepares the student to fulfill his ob- ligation to his family, his community, his na- tion, and his world. R History is Philosophy learned from examples. Mr. Russ makes use of the map in his social studies class. The students are L. to R. Carol Astle, Howard Turner, and Susan McElwee. Mr. Poole questions the students during class about Problems of Democracy. L. to R.: Keith Hildreth, Earline Brewer, Janet Tenglund, Jane Kester, Jerry Goodrich, Stephen Shelley, Julie Knowlton, Mary Pat Rowan. COMMERCIAL Giving a knowledge of business activities, the com- mercial department teaches the student the neces- sary practical and vocational skills. Fundamental processes are applied to practical business situa- tions and the abilities to perform, such as those used in typing and shorthand, are improved ex- tensively. Fluency and correctness in writing are taught and business vocabulary is stressed-espe- cially in shorthand and office practice classes. The student is also taught to develop the personal qual- ities that are necessary for a successful business career. It is easy to escape from business, if you will only despise the rewards of busi- ness. Mrs. Ann Kannally, new to the commercial department, proceeds with her class of shorthand pupils. Miss Jean Marie Swanson explains one of the rules of typing to Susan Daniels. Other students are L. to R. Mary Henning and Janet Smith. 28