Western Beaver High School - Aurora Yearbook (Industry, PA)

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'Mm lNil0CK ELECTION RESULTS, which were not characteristic ofthe nation, are tabulated by Mr. Temple and members of the senior P.O.D. c asses. Students, Mock Election Brings SGCIAL TUDIES Social Studies enables a student R to develop a broad perspective of 3 world events. While investigating the important issues of the day, Western Beaver students become Nauthoritiesw on our government and prepare to assume civic re- sponsibilities. Ancient Civilization, Pennsyl- vania History, Civics, American History, World Cultures, P.O.D., and Economics are all required courses. For those wishing further education in social studies, World Georgraphy is offered. Mr. Fred Latherow is head of the depart- Horn solicits the aid of Jim Hill and Dave Collins as Ralph Webb listens intently. ment' E -s Q WORLD CULTURE students gain insight to foreign lands by use of movies. Here Miss GRQUE-DISCUSSIONS under the supervision of Miss Johnston aroused freshman students to express their opinions on controversial is- sues in ivics. Auhw .,X..w-4 26

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F' ii E DRIVER DRlVER'S TRAINING teaches students safe driving procedure. Nina Zawoysky, Patty Ratkovich, and Norma St. Esprit complete their training in the car with Mr. Palumbo. G IDANCE and SPECIAL SERVICES Help the Student to Seek His Own Individuality fygbwr, ,ffm X. deavor. CREATIVITY receives emphasis in Mrs. Powell's Special Ed. classes. Seniors Norma St. Esprit and Roy Smith show approval of her latest en- ln order to make future plans a reality, a student must have proper preparation. This begins with a care- ful choice of curriculum. Our Guid- ance Department, under the di- rection of Mr. Hineman and Mr. Young, provides valuable informa- tion and individual counsel to every student. Supplementing the library of col- lege catalogues, the department olTers a seminar program. Students have an opportunity to hear tapes, view films, and listen to represen- tatives. Various test results and in- terest surveys further facilitate the task of choosing a career. Other departments in our school especially Driver,s Education, under the direction of Mr. William Pa- lumbo, and Special Education, taught by Mrs. Evelyn Powell, give individual attention to students' in- terests and needs. Certainly these departments have proved their will- ingness to serve all those who seek their advice and assistance. 20

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ANCIENT HISTORY gives Mr. Gallo an opportunity to lecture on Roman civilization. Classes to Life The excitement of the national elections was brought to Western Beaver as the P.O.D. classes staged a mock election on November 4, 1968. Students and faculty who wished to vote were first required to register. This election resulted in victory by a wide margin for nationally defeated Hubert Humph- rey. GEOGRAPHY CLASSES, taught by Mr. Compston, provide many interesting facts as well as knowledge ofthe earth's physical aspects. 'iw lbs CONTEMPORARY HISTORY proved thought provoking to sophomore students of Mr. Hornick. CIVICS TEST results are discussed by Mr. Latherow with Irene Lilly and Ron Patton. x A1 l 27 1 l