Tussey Mountain High School - Titan Yearbook (Saxton, PA)

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JAMES R. XVHITFIELD KERMIT I.. XVIBLE LORNA Q- XVIII-IAM5 Shippcnslwurg State Shippenshurg State Indiana State College College College G LADYS XVITOXVSKI Asbury College i x 4 :fi PHYSICAL EDUCATION'-Our department of Physical Education pro- vides opportunities for the student to take part in activities which are invigorating and lead to social, physical, and emotional growth and de- JOHN 1. XVITOXVSKI WIOPIIWUY- Universitx' ul Pennsylvania MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT-The teachers of this department are presently engaged in furthering their knowledge of math. through ex- tended instruction. This new knowledge, ten years in perfection, is a more effective and easier way of expressing the entire math program to the eager students.

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REBECCA SATTERFIELD AMERICO SCARCIA EVA SHOEMAKER RICHARD SHOEMAKIER Shippensburg State College Pennsylvania State Pennsylvania State Pennsylvania State University University, M.Ed. University, M.Ed. I-IOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT-In our home economics department the young girl is prepared for a better way of life for herself and her future family. Here the students learn much about nutrition, cooking, designing, home managing, and home nursing. INDUSTRIAL ARTS-The ability to do work with one's hands was probably the first profession entered into by man. To this day in our shop classes we strive not to produce workers, but craftsmen who might carry on this pro- fession. PATRICK SMITH Pennsylvania State University, M.Ed. sf' MARIE S. SPENCER Juniata College BLAIR E. TREASURE Fairmont State College M.Ed. O. IXV. TROY University of Pittshurgh M.Ed.

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Their drive has gained them a perspective of experience and wisdom. They help us route our educational roadway and guide us forward. The primary function of Mr. Treasure and the guidance department is to assist students in ob- taining information about themselves and the world around them. It is assumed that most students can make intelligent decisions, provid- ing they have adequate information. In any event the responsibility for the final decision must rest with the student. It is the objective of the guidance department to interview all students at least once during the school year. Time and circumstances may not always permit this. Therefore. students are urged to visit the counseling office during their free periods. The counseling office and facilities are always open to any student seeking assistance, ance. and self-protection. 'llirough a qual safety of others. school system. Their lives are dedicated to our benefit. The purpose of special education is to make avail- able to certain students a quality and quantity of edu- cation that is suited to their needs. Students. who range from ages thirteen to seventeen. study such subjects as math. English. social studies. health, sci- ence, reading. and spelling. Besides these normal classes, field trips are taken several times each year. In the class room at all times can be found a beauti- fully displayed bulletin board which adds a cheerful effect to the room. The greatest task of Mr. Smith and the special education department is the social development of each student. By this. we mean the acquiring of the things necessary to get and hold a job after leaving school. Our special education department has been able to accomplish this. For this reason especially, we are grateful for such a fine department as this in our school system. The primary function of Mr. Reasingcr and the driver education department is to teach students safety habits and practices in the art of driving, ln the class room. stu dents are taught self-discipline. self-guid fied instructor. they develop social-con sciousness and concern for the rights and There are many outcomes of high school driver education courses. One of these is the safeguarding of life. The courses of fered in driver's education are the best ways we have of combating carelessness and laclc of self-control. which are the causes of many accidents. Driver education courses lead to safety on our highways. which s why this department is a vital part of our