South High School - Sohian Yearbook (West Mifflin, PA)

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Students Are Offered a ,Variety of Services. MR. DARRELL HESS MISS FRANCES RANALLO MISS BARBARA DUDA MRS. SARAH REED , Top Picture: Miss Duda writes her daily report. Bottom picture: Mr. Hess discusses the future with a student seeking advice. Guidance The primary product of West Mifflin South is not the A student, but the well-rounded individual. Under the capable leadership of Darrell Hess and Frances Ranallo, South's guidance department at- tempts to develop mature adults, physically, mental- ly and socially prepared to cope with the problems of the future. The guidance office doors are always open for students who seek the comfort and advice of qualified adults. Here they can discuss the voca- tional opportunities available for them after gradua- tion. Whether bound for college, technical or busi- ness school, each student's abilities are recognized and he is then directed in the path best suited to him. Library Learning by personal investigation has proved to be equal, and sometimes superior to getting an edu- cation in the classroom. South's library stimulates the individual to broaden his mind by providing an ample supply of books, thus allowing the student to explore the topics which interest him most. The scope of information available varies from science and math, to languages and philosophy. Mrs. Reed, our able librarian, is eager to help any student find the information which he is seeking, or to recommend a good book for pure enjoyment. Health South 'High's Health room is a place of constant activity with Miss Barbara Duda, the school nurse, ready to administer first aid to ailing students. Eye tests and physical examinations are also given to stu- dents to safeguard their health. Every precaution to halt illness before it starts is utilized here at South. I7

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Mr. Helterbran Is Welcomed at South. 'QP ff MR. RAYMOND HELTERBRAN Although this is my first year at South High School, I feel the student body, the faculty, and the people of the community have made me feel very welcome. As your High School principal, I am deeply con- cerned with the type of education offered you here and can honestly say that at South we offer the best type of instruction necessary for your fullest devel- opment - mentally, morally, physically, and social- ly. To achieve this we must strive to secure cmd main- tain competent teachers, revise and enrich curricular and extra-curricular activities, cultivate harmonious school-home relationships and facilitate pupils' ad- iustment through our guidance services. To the underclassmen go my best wishes for their future years at South and to the Seniors, the Class of l967, my sincerest congratulations and hope that you will attain success in your chosen field of en- deavor. Raymond Helterbran This year there were important changes in the administration of West Mifflin South High School. When Dr. Michael Radvansky was appointed assistant superintendent of West Mifflin Area Schools, the South High School faculty and student body waited for the appointment of a new principal. Mr. Raymond Helterbran is that man. Mr. Helterbran came to South from Fayette City in August l966. Prior to his po- sition as principal of West Mifflin South High, he served as principal of McClure Junior High School located in McKeesport. Other teaching positions include three years at Marion Junior-Senior High, three years at Bellmar Senior High, and eight years at California Senior High School. His specialty is math. On the lighter side, he enioys athletics very much. While at Marion High School and California High School, he served as football coach. While this was his major sport, he enioys and backs all of the oth- ers. Mr. Helterbran works at his desk. s l

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English Dept. Stresses Reading and Research. MR. JOHN FORSYTH MRS. JOAN P. KACIK An education in English is the important building block tor all the other subiects taken in school. Capitalizing on its excellent texts and capable teachers, South High offers a wide vari- ety ot English and English related courses. Basic English, word study, theme writing, and speech are very capably taught by Mr. Forsyth, Mr. Mintz, Mr. Bahler, Miss Newman, Miss Stanton and Mrs. Kacik. ln addition, students who partic- ipate in the Pre-A.P. and A.P. courses are given an opportunity to obtain college credits. The English department works hard to develop cult- ured, well versed English students here at South. MR. LEO MINTZ MISS CAROL STANTON MISS HARRIET NEWMAN ug- .d 'Q- Miss Newman checks homework assignments in one ot her tenth grade English classes.