Sunbury High School - Torch Yearbook (Sunbury, PA)

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Mathematics and Science Develop Reasoning Powers with Abstract and Concrete Ideas Sunbury High School offers elemen- tary and advanced courses in the chemi- cal, biological, and physical sciences . Generally, the science department at- tempts to develop in the student an awareness of fundamental laws, methods, and processes which compose the every- day organisms and occurrences in his natural environment. Basic principles are presented and applied by means of films, laboratory experiments, and scientific equipment. In the courses of the mathematics department, students review basic op- erations and discover applications of mathematical processes and principles to life situations. Students learn to think clearly, reason deductively, and draw sound conclusions. Geometric solids, graphs, and scaled constructions are employed by teachers in reaching their goals. Advanced courses are also available for interested students. ABOVE: Mr. Drick takes an inventory of available chemicals for an upcoming labo- ratory experiment. LEFT: Mr. Purnell ex- plains to a Geometry class the formulas for finding the area and circumference of a cylinder. BELOW: As Mr. VanHorn observes during a class of Physics I, Mike Ladd and Bill Kistner attempt to part the Magdeburg Hemispheres. ty' •»- rft i- V« crrcv AH «mi «»• tWrrfU.v yiaa n ■ i JS

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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

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Under Miss Auten's guidance, a team of sophomore girls skin the snake during physical education class. Health and Physical Education Department Aims for Well-balanced Minds and Bodies The health and physical education department strives to develop strong, healthy minds, bodies, and emotions . The rigorous athletic program includes gymnastics, tumbling, and various team sports. Many classroom activities in- volve a thorough study of the human body, disease, and proper first-aid care. Sunbury schools, along with nineteen other schools in the state, took part in a physical fitness program during the year. A series of tests was given to students in the high school with a follow- up program for the purpose of improving the physical standard of each participant. The results of these tests were recorded in Harrisburg and Washington. Mr. Auten simplifies the functions of the circulatory system for a sophomore health class. m w 23