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

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ws, Many students profitted from the fine commercial curriculum offered at Riverside. Daniel Oliastro Eugene Pagani Patricia Schaas John Seabum V. R. Sgro Commercial Business is an important part of our society and many Students at Riverside have gained the preparation needed to fulfill the many jobs and opportunities awaiting in the commercial Held, Those who took advantage of the lprogram available were offered instruction in all phases lof the skills necessary in the business World. The com- mercial department Was just one example of a capable staff, interested students, and knowledge combining to produce a background for future work. 33

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Art Various media, techniques, and styles are practiced and developed in the classes of both junior and senior high art students. Their efforts are brought to the attention of the student body by means of seasonal displays and the annual art exhibit. This year,s department was improved through the ex- pansion of stall and facilities. Mrs. Buck supervises as her Sth grade Art class works diligently on a project. l 'fl' ig-3. Q James Meehan XVilliam Melli Denise Miller Leslie Mooney John Novalesi O Muslc 'KLet,s try that song again, but a little louder this time. Mr. Docchio. Developing culture in the minds of students was the job that was undertaken by the music depart- ment. In music appreciation classes students studied the life of composers and the era in which they Wrote. They also listened to compositions written by great composers representing our different cul- tures and ways of life. Thus, the students learned of the value and pleasure that can be derived from music.

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Medical Service Bloody noses, broken bones, fainting spells, and upset stomachs were some of the ailments which were remedied by the health department under the iine supervision of Mrs. Maxine Kalcevic, RN. Offering the best possible care for these ailments was only one of her many tasks for she also helped to administer eye and ear tests, physicals, and dental exams. Dr. McPherson, physician, and Dr. Frkuska, dentist, completed the staff. Driver Education Driver Education is more than just learning to stay on your own side of the highway. Knowing all about a car seems to come naturally to boys but under Mr. Ellenichis fine supervision even girls eventually learned to change a tire. Other valuable aids to students were classroom discussions and films, which were included in this program of thirty hours of classroom study and six hours of be- hind-the-wheel driving. A physical examination was given to every member oi the junior class. Dr. McPherson and R. Fogel. Q gg if 9 i ,..s..,,M.,.M,,,,.. W , ,,,, r ,W,,.,,..,,. , ', 3 ,. All juniors were required to take Driver Education which consisted of behind-the-wheel driving in addition to the classroom instruction. C. Paul and Mr. lillcnich, Sandra Smalstig Gloria Wasilewski Thomas VVhetsel Benjamin XVinslow joseph Yost