Riverside High School - Pathfinder Yearbook (Ellwood City, PA)

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Most humbly do l take my leave my lord. Senior students acting out a scene from Hamlet. Linda Shaffer, Ernie Reese and Mike Bieselt. Delivering impromptu speeches gave students experience for the future. ENGLISH English has been, is at present, and will con- tinue to be the basis for most of the education in our schools. In the English classes an attempt was made to teach us to communicate our ideas to others through writing and speaking. The fun- damentals of grammar, also of great importance in most endeavors, were stressed over and over again by conscientious teachers. A better under- standing of the world and the people in it was gained through the study of the works of such famous authors as Twain, Dickens, and, of course, the immortal Shakespeare. Students were taught to think for themselves and to formulate their own opinions of life. These opinions, discussed at length when brought up through reading, were tossed around and final opinions gave the in- dividual pupil a chance to set values for himself. A basic knowledge of English and Literature will always be of use in our lives. Mr. Ellenich demonstrates the art of changing a tire to Sandy Lumley and J udy Stratton. DRIVER EDUCATION Although driving an automobile is not considered an art, it requires nu- . merous skills. The juniors learned the proper operation of a vehicle in the Driver Education classes taught by Mr. Ellenich. Requirements for this half- credit course included thirty hours of classroom study, six hours of behind- the-wheel driving, and an examina- tion at the conclusion of the semester. After studying correct driving proce- dures and important facts pertaining to Driver Education, the students be- came more alert and better motorists. --2

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.. 2 4 THOMAS GEORGE, B.S. Physical Education CHARLES H. GOEHRING, B.S.B.A. Bookkeeping I, ll, Business Math LIBRARY One great servitor to education will always be the library. The ever expanding library at Riverside administered literary aid to a large majority of the students this year. A place of quietude, the library's purpose was to offer reference mater- ials consisting of encyclopedias, fiction and non-fiction books, magazines, and newspapers to knowledge-seeking individuals. Students often utilized the quiet atmosphere of the library for academic purposes. Bill Koach and Mike McCullough. MUSIC Music has long been used by man as a means of self-expression. In class, students cultivated the ability to discover the moods a composer placed in his works by studying the styles of many well-known artists, and developed the competence to convey vocally the emotions of a song by learn- ing the many terms and symbols associated with music. 25

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Wa 'Q' I., iz. 5 Wm SANDRA L. HEMPHILL, FRANCES HOWE, B.A. Math Spanish I, ll, lll MEDICAL SERVICES Always there when needed, the medical staff helped many an ailing student through the day. The familiar odor of medications and the consoling air of recovery greeted many as they strode through the door of the health suite. Capable attendants cared for various aches and pains, whether real or imaginary. Their services also included a multi- tude of health examinations such as physicals, eye and ear tests, and dental exams. . Q f r mg 55 i vt't l SJ' clsr l lyll it E MARGARET J. HULING, ELEANOR Jones, AB. B.S. Reading Librarian, Library Science No cavities this time, Ken. Dr. Frkuska and Ken Frisk, I NDUSTRIAL ARTS Creativity of the mind and dexterity of the hands were the most satisfac- tory outcomes of the Industrial Arts course this year. The boys reasoned for themselves, made decisions, and performed the work required of them. With excellent instruction from skilled teachers, the young novices learned the techniques involved in drafting, carpentry, and machine operation. This background gained will be an ad- vantage to our future men in industry. The welding arc was a common sight around the shop. 27