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

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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.

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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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Language Study Opens Doors To Job Opportunities K fi MR. EDWARD BAHLER MRS. Loxl CARTER M'55 DOR'5 FLEMING MR- GEORGE G55 'fu .eg Mr. Gels observes French students working in the language laboratory. West Mifflin South's language de- partment may hold the key to a promis- ing future for many of South's students. Our language teachers are Mr. Geis, French, Miss Fleming, German, Mr. Bahler, Latin, and Mrs. Carter, Spanish. They prepare their students for posi- tions in the United Nation as interpret- ers and in business as language secreta- ries. The courses educate the student in the history, customs, policies, dress, and geography of the peoples and land of that particular language. This knowl- edge benefits its owner every day of his life, for there is a wide field open to those who have mastered a foreign tongue. A bright future is ahead of South's language students who use this talent wisely and to its fullest extent.