Pottstown High School - Troiad Yearbook (Pottstown, PA)

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CP's Take Time To Become the Best They Can Be A, xi .......--' AT' ,ffia 'TTTT A+ 'W.:. 5 A ir Mr. Thomas's hard working earth and space science students. Maureen Haag ffkwg 'st-I Q1 Kris Sotter Cora Takach tackles the mysteries of chemistry with the help of Mr. Dolan. College preparatory 17

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PHS Gives the Students the Key to Opportunity Pottstown High School is a com- prehensive high school which offers a wide range of courses to the student body. Since the students represent all economic levels and a vast range of academic abilities, the school has many diversified programs for every type of person. Pottstown High School gives the students choices of subjects matched by very few schools. ln addi- tion to the four basic categories of study - college preparatory, business educa- tion, trade industrial, and special ser- vices - there are numerous electives. The college preparatory course prepares students for post high school education. Students learn to reason, solve problems, evaluate - in short, they learn to think. Methods of ex- perimentation and research are em- phasized in all grades. Honors courses are offered for high achievers in designated subjects, as well as advanced 16 Classroom biology, chemistry, and physics for science oriented seniors. Approximately 29 percent of the seniors enrolled in colleges. The business education curriculum consists of three branches of study: ac- counting, secretarial, and clerical. Students learn the skills needed for ob- taining a secure job in business. Data processing students receive first-hand knowledge and experience working with the computer facilities of the school district. Two hundred twelve students, or 24 percent of the student body, ma- jored in business education. New equip- ment this year included a word process unit which was comprised of six microcomputers, six keyboard disk drivers, five dot matrix better quality printers, and one letter quality printer. An extensive vocational program has always been one of the strong 2 - S '41, departments of PHS. With a choice of nine different areas, students can choose machine shop, automotive shop, building maintenance, appliance repair, health assistance, electronics, drafting, Cosmetology, or home economics. Over 300 people are enrolled in the vocational department. Changes are made each year to keep abreast of technological progress. Special services make available those subjects and activities needed by students with special talents and special problems. Physical education helps all students to obtain good physical fitness and personal hygiene. Electives provide students with a chance to study writing, art, and music. A comprehensive program with an excellent faculty and superior facilities is what Pottstown High School is all about. Preparation for life is the goal.

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