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

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Math Program Keeps Pace With Modern World. MRS. FRANCES BAILEY MR. NICHOLAS GE NTILE In today's fast-paced world the demand tor quick thinking individuals is great. The person who can understand statistics, think ahstractly, and make quick computations is much sought after. , Through such courses as Algebra I and Il, Geometry, Trigo- nometry, and Math V, our math department tries to produce this type of person. The teachers, Mrs. Bailey, Mr. Gentile, Miss Getsy, and Mr. Sorg, impress upon the students the value ot a good foundation in math, and teach them the basic tun- damentals needed tor an occupation, or just for work around the house. MISS ARLEN E GETSY , MR. ROY SORG Mrs. Bailey employs the overhead projector to illustrate a problem to Jay Kacho, Linda Ratter, and Tom Boker

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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.

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Science Emphasizes Natural World. A good science department tries to explain the whys of today's world, to excite the students' interest in nature and its laws, and to sponsor various proiects for students interested in careers in science. By these standards, the South High Science Department can be iudged as an excellent one. Mr. Harry Flister, Mr. Evan Hughes, Mr. Frank Napier, and Mr. William Steiner acquaint our students with the won- ders ot the natural world around us. ln such courses as General Chem- istry and Applied Physics, a student is taught the the fundamentals of the laws of nature. Such courses as B.S.C.S., Advanced Biology, and Advanced Chemistry enable a student planning a career in medicine, nursing, chemical engineering, etc. to acquaint himself with these laws on a more intense level. Through the many projects possible for stu- dents, this classrooom knowledge can be applied to specific problems. For these reasons, our science department can be considered one of the best in the area. MR. HARRY FLISTER MR. EVAN HUGHES Mr Steiner, Stan Odoski, Scott Mullen and Terry Widel inspect a model used in their Applied Physics course. MR. FRANK NAPIER MR. WILLIAM STEINER