Sunbury High School - Torch Yearbook (Sunbury, PA)

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LEFT: Mr. Hoy conjugates a difficult verb for a German II class. ABOVE: An enthusiastic French class observes as Miss Shipe ex- plains the intricate operation of the language lab's control panel. Foreign Languages Strengthen Understanding of Distant Peoples and Cultures Three general purposes are encouraged by the foreign languages department: the ability to speak a language, the ability to write a language, and to obtain a knowledge of the culture and customs of the people of whom the language is the native tongue. Study of grammar and vocabulary are of utmost importance. The language laboratory with tapes and recordings has become an essential in- strument of learning. French class activities include studying phonetic symbols, participating in French games, and read- ing French newspapers and magazines. Miss Shipe also teaches French to a class of elementary stu- dents. German stresses class conversation and, later, study of German literature. Knowledge of word der- ivations acquired from reading legendary Latin myths proves helpful with vocabulary words in many other subjects. Because of the extensive studies and worldwide travels of Mr. Nesline, Spanish class is enlivened by humorous tales, singing, exhibits, and an annual Christmas party. ............ - • -- ------ ■ LEFT: Mr. Nesline relates a humorous incident involving a Mexi- can serape which he acquired during one of his many trips to foreign lands. BELOW: Mr. Hoenstine helps students individually in the translation of a difficult Latin myth. V

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 Prepare Students for Specific Fields Students observe in the Carpentry Shop, as Mr. Hill accurately measures a current sophomore pro- ject, a taboret. The vocational department is divided into five sections: Ag- riculture, Auto Mechanics, Carpentry, Drafting, and Machine. This course endeavors to develop the necessary skills and tech- nologies for future vocations by the student's working with the actual tools of each trade. Courses include both the study of theories, processes, and methods, as well as the application of learned principles through diligent practice under experienced supervision with standard machinery and materials. RIGHT: In the Auto Mechanics Shop Mr. Foulds helps Bob Klin- ger understand the functions of various parts of a car's motor. BELOW: In the Machine Shop Mr. Delp explains the functions and operation of an external grinder to Leon Clayberger and Paul Duck. BELOW RIGHT: Ted Shamp and Dick Nesbit ask for Mr. Weaver’s advice concerning a project in Vocational Draft- ing.

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Fine and Graphic Arts Promote Adaptation of Creative Talents to Daily Situations Audrey Zimmerman aids Mr. Muhleman in opera- ting the folding machine in Industrial Arts Shop. Mr. Shoener helps Fred Rohrbach and Pete Ruskavich prepare a color - value chart during Art I class. Electives in the curriculum, fine and graphic arts, provide students with a general background in art and the opportunity to use their creative abilities in everyday life. The art classes are designed to enable the stu- dent to explore various methods and technics of sculpture, ceramics, paper mache, and other artis- tic fields. The relationship between art and life is demonstrated by research, background studies, lec- tures, and films. Industrial, or graphic, arts endeavors to discover individual skills and to provide a basis for potential careers. Future hobbies and worthwhile pastimes may be developed from studies of design, construc- tion, and layout of printed materials. Other projects include silkscreening, book-binding, and linoleum block cutting.