Ridley Township High School - Archive Yearbook (Folsom, PA)

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3 MR. ROBERT FILSON MS.. 7'mnpIr' Univ. fs-Q' c RS., Villanova N373 - Reporting on an Ama-ricam Obsm-rvvr article, jam-t Taylor captivutcs Mrs. Frances Drake-,s P.O.D. class, Z Studying the past and present MILXXJOSEPII M NIJHOLAS a Above: Murivl Sinnnons locatvs for Mr. Jos:-ph N1L'NiL'l1fJl1lS one of thc if ll INIRS. FRANCES DRAKE A.B., Swarthnmn' Cnllvflz' Dvpartmvnt fluid xiii first slam-s !ns4'L'm'd1' from the Union. Right: Old dm-111114-nts, such as the Bill of Rights, are il fzlvoritc topic of clisvussioll in Mr. Holwrt FilS0ll,S vlalsscs.

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Fascinating details of the life of Edgar Allen Poe are revealed by Janet Ciumbotti in her oral book report. MISS ALICE DITZLER A.B., Dickinson College The story of language is the story of man MR. CHARLES CHAPEL P M. C MRS. EVELYN GATTEY MISS MARGARET GEORGE M.A., Montclair S. T. C. MR. FELIX MARION B.S., Fordham Unio. A.B., Temple Univ. MRS. JANE SMITH B.S., Univ. of Perma. Through thc use of the tape recorder, Miss Aliec Ditzler hopes to improve Frank Don:1to's diction.

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MR. EDWARD PETERS w B A , West Chester S. 7. C. MR. DONALD ROSS B.S., Millersville S. T. C. 7 is R Problems arise as students of Mr. Peters' VVorld History class try to find the Lost Continent. lloping to discovcr it are Ron Covage, Eleanor Kinney, Bob McCallistcr, and Mr. Peters. In order to defend and maintain our American Way of life, it is essential that stu- dents be familiar with the meaning of de- mocracy and its underlying principles. Through social studies courses, pupils are prepared to assume grave responsibilities and take 'their places as well-informed citi- Zcns in the world of tomorrow. Complying with the state course of study, this high school requires a year of United States Historyg the senior year is spent con- sidering Problems of Democracy. These courses provide background of our coun- try's growth and its major problems in the world today. Sociology and World History are electives that are highly recommended for an understanding of modern civilization and the many contributions of the people of the world. To broaden the scope of social studies, classes participate in planned trips to mu- seums, industry, and institutions. Visual aids also play a major part in assuring under- standing of world cultures and problems. MISS BENETTA SNIVJELY A.B., Ursinus Assignments for a committee report on crime prevention in sociology class arc explained by Harry Dunn to Harriet Julian, Barb Dalson, Bunny Tighe, and joan Miller. MISS RUTH WASSER M.S., Univ. 0fPcnm1.