Sunbury High School - Torch Yearbook (Sunbury, PA)

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CLASSES OFFER VARIED PROGRAM A modern interpretation of Shakespeare's MACBETH, in- Rae Fink oDserves as Mr. Doty illustrates an ad- cluding director, actors, sound effects, and audience, is re- justment to the microphone in speech class, hearsed in Mrs. Erikson's English class. English, Speech, and Journalism Instill Appreciation of Written and Spoken Word The purpose of the English depart- ment is to develop clarity and effective- ness of language and thought through ample opportunity for expression of ideas in writing and speaking. The study of literature is designed to promote life- time reading interests for the enrichment of the students' lives. In addition, a journalism course is offered for students interested in advanced composition. Directly related to the development of language usage, the speech classes of Mr. James Doty attempt to improve fun- damental voice processes, poise, self- assurance, and other characteristics necessary for acceptable public speaking. In journalism Miss Fernsler indi- cates various type cltaracters that are difficult to distinguish. 20

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SCHOOL FACULTY CLARENCE WEAVER, B.S. Bucknell University, Penn- sylvania State University MECHANICAL DRAWING, DRAFTING. BENJAMIN H. WIRT, B.S. Susquehanna University BUSINESS MATHEMATICS, SALES AND LAW. WILLIAM E. VAN HORN A.B., M. A. Susquehanna University, Pennsylvania State University PHYSICS, GENERAL SCIENCE ROBERT M. SHOENER B.S. Kutztown State College ART. ROBERT L. THURSTON B.S., M. Ed. Bloomsburg State Col- lege, Western Mary- land College WORLD CULTURES, SOCIOLOGY, PROB- LEMS OF DEMOCRACY RICHARD PURNELL B.A. Susquehanna University GEOMETRY, FUNC- TIONAL MATHEMAT- ICS. EVA P. REICHLEY, B.S. Bloomsburg State Col- lege BUSINESS SUBJECTS. B. MARY SHIPE, A.B., M.A. Susquehanna University, Bucknell University FRENCH, ENGLISH. EVELYN J. PICTON A.B. Susquehanna University ENGLISH. 19

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 Social Studies Courses Give Students Background for Life in Modern Society The central objective of the social studies department is to familiarize the student with basic problems of the past and present in order to mold sound, in- telligent, and well-adjusted citizens of the future. Specific subjects cultivate the understanding and appreciation of goals and contributions of other peoples, develop faith in democracy and the role of each citizen, amplify critical thinking and analytical reasoning, and strengthen study and work habits. The lecture, question-answer method of teaching is employed, with additional aid provided by reports, maps, and films. Sociology helps young people gain perspective on life adjustment through the understanding of themselves and others. Class discussions and reports include problems that confront young people of today in school, marriage, and family situations. During a current world problems lecture, Mr. Amerman indicates the areas of the world presently controlled by Communism. avtaytiAi BWBARIan bvun» to u, 6M S Dr. Derr points out to a Problems of Democ- racy class that the former U.S. territory Alaska, was a leader in old age pensions. Mr. Thurston offers a suggestion to a Sociology group, discussing the problems of teenage marriages. 21