South Union High School - Eagle Yearbook (Uniontown, PA)

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Teachers enjoy the noon hour, too. A variety of subjects are offered to stu-i dents attending South Union High School. The college preparatory course is recom- mended for those who intend to further their education at college. A curricular of science, mathematics, and languages, in addition to the social science studies are offered in the college preparatory course. Preparing students for the business world is the purpose of the commercial course. Shorthand, typing, and bookkeeping are a few of the classes which future office workers attend. Only the bare minimum of subjects are outlined for the general course. Leeway is provided for the students to select any of the subjects included in either the college pre- paratory or commercial courses. In looking over the faculty of our high school that so ably present the subjects to our student body, we can feel free to say the teachers up here on the hill are the best. Our first impression of the faculty was one of complete bewilderment, for quite contrary to students' reports, we found the teachers know how to smile. We were even more amazed to find most of the students actually enjoying the classes. In addition to teaching classes, our instructors sponsor clubs and work on committees. The words of encour- agement they offer, the guidance they so generously give, help make our high school the happy place it is. The following faculty members are now serving with the Armed Forces: John R. Carbin, Park R. Glass, and Robert J. Mouser. We wonder if it is good or bud news that seems Mr. Gloss receives lust minute advice before leaving so interesting. for the service. ,. L.

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ALMA L. KERN, School Nurse A Healthy Body The following people will please report to the nurse's office for their examination, attracted the attention of freshmen and juniors scheduled for the annual physical and dental examinations. Physical and dental examinations are given each year to freshmen and juniors as well as to the first, third, fifth, and seventh graders in the township. Also, the Tuberculosis So- ciety X-rays all students each year. Miss Alma L. Kern, our school nurse, guards the students' health all year round. She also takes care of any emergencies or accidents which might occur. In addition, she assists with the tuberculin inoculations and X-rays, makes follow-up visits to homes, di- rects the medical and dental check-ups, and assists in various other ways which lead to- ward a healthier and more sanitary school system. The measles epidemic that hit the high school students this year kept the trail to the Health Room busy. FRIENDS THAT KEEP US IN TUNE AND IN LINE Perfect Attendance Mr. Ralph Patterson, our attendance offi- cer, has his own definite ideas about attend- ance, and his aim is to have these ideas car- ried out. We're not saying that Mr. Patterson is tough, but one visit with him is usually all that is necessary to steer one away from truancy. Although he is kind and considerate of all students that he deals with, our attendance officer is not lenient in giving punishment where it is due. Mr. Patterson is an excellent judge of human behavior, and little escapes his eyes and ears as he fulfills his duties as our attendance officer. fl RALPH PATTERSON, Attendance Officer

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N- UNION VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Z : Ja- I. VERNON CRAWFORD Director 'LGS-.. Training for Life In the early part of 1946, the school dis- tricts of South Union Township, North Union Township. and Uniontown formed a come bined board of the School Principals under the guidance of our County Superintendent of Schools. Harry Brownfield. A new build- ing built at Baily Park by the National Youth Administration was procured from the city of Uniontown. A cursory survey was made and the occupational needs of the area were de- termined. Courses were established in ma- chine shop and auto mechanics shop to train students to meet the needs of the Vocational opportunities available in our area. In Sep- tember 1947 a vocational class of agriculture was added, and in November 1947 the Mine Maintenance course was added. Students are selected from each of the three high schools according to enrollments and their grades. At vocational school, stu- dents go to academic classes for a week and then receive a week's instruction in the shop. A Vocational High School graduate re- ceives his diploma plus a vocational certifi- cate. He is then prepared to earn a living in his chosen field. IRENE HOZINEC LORRAINE YOUNG Secretary, Vocational Agricultural Program Secretary, Vocational High School Y-I