Sunbury High School - Torch Yearbook (Sunbury, PA)

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Social Studies Department George M. Amerman Ronald P. Bushick Emerson L. Derr Robert L. Thurston GEORGE M. AMERMAN . . . A.B., LL. B. Dickinson College George Washington University World History RONALD P. BUSHICK................B.S. Bloomsburg State Teachers College Biology, Social Studies EMERSON L. DERR ...........A.B, M.A. Susquehanna University Buckneli University Problems of Democracy ROBERT L. THURSTON .... B.S, M.A. Bloomsburg State Teachers College Western Maryland College World History, Sociology Business Department Arlene Hatton Henry R. Mitterling Eva Reichley Benjamin H. Wirt ARLENE HATTON .................. B.S. Susquehanna University Business Subjects HENRY R. MITTERLING .... B.S, M.S. Susquehanna University Buckneli University Business Subjects EVA REICHLEY..................B.S. Bloomsburg State Teachers College Business Subjects BENJAMIN H. WIRT............. B.S. Susquehanna University Business Subjects 16

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The Department of Mathematics runs a full course of study from first-year algebra to trigonometry and ad- vanced algebra. Left: Mr. Hatton carefully explains the formula for finding the volume of a cone to his general math class. Upper right: Mr. VanHorn helps a pupil who is having difficulty with a problem in geometry. Lower right: Mr. Jarrett illustrates to two sceptical trig students, Richard Lcib and Linda Price, that the com- plicated identity can indeed be reduced to 1 = 1. Besides expert instruction, the Science Departments boast some of the most modern equipment available. Upper right: Crystals grown by first-year chemistry stu- dents Larry Ditty and Frank Tharpe arc examined by Mr. Drick. Lower left: Mr. Keefer takes a biology class on a field trip to familiarize them with the many species of plants in the landscape of the school. Right: Shown with three industrious members of the Physics II class, Glen Kreider, Barry Conrad, and John McCahan, Mr. Hinds elucidates the principals of momentum.

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The study of history and the so- cial sciences is designed to give one an understanding of past events and ideals and to prepare him to meet the problems of an ever- changing world. Opposite: Mr. Amerman jokes with his fourth period world history class. Left: Mr. Bushick, a newcomer to S.H.S. this year, reviews two chapters of Ameri- can history prior to giving a test. Right: Mr. Probcrt, a student teacher in P.D. class, and Mr. Derr display a dish of excellent craftsmanship made by a boy in a juvenile home. The Business Department is con- cerned primarily with preparing students to accept jobs as secretaries or bookkeepers after graduation. Opposite: With pens poised, shorthand students eagerly await Mr. Mitterling’s rapid dictation. DEWT EXPtNSES CKt Left: Mrs. Hatton intently watches the flying fingers of Judith Mull and Linda Tschopp. Right: Richard Shaffer, Vernon Wood- cock, JoAnn Conrad, Jerry Stettler, and Judy Conrad are absorbed in their tasks in the office practice room.