Whitehall High School - Whitehall Yearbook (Whitehall, PA)

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CRITICAL DECISIONS Students accept responsibility in planning their program of studies. In previous years there was never much of a decision to make in planning a schedule. A student merely decided which curriculum he wished to follow and took the courses which coincided with it. Most of the electives were the same every year and provided little if any variety to the students' school day. This year however, a big change was made as to which courses are required. The classification of ACP, CP, or general no longer existed. Students selected, with the advice of their guidance counselor, courses that filled their individual needs. :reshman and sophomore counselor Randy Rice believed the change to be advantageous. “The new schedules were much more flexible, he explained, “and all the decision making was where it should be, with the students. Mr. Rice added that scheduling was a little more difficult, but if the students showed responsibility in selecting courses, it was well worth it. In order to satisfy the ambitious students who, because of the lack of challenge in high school speculated the possibility of seeking college credits earlier, a new advanced placement program was initiated, junior Dave Stein was the only one who decided to forego his senior year and attend Moravian College as a freshman. He did this by fullfilling his requirements needed to graduate in his junior year. Many students recognized the educational value fo this system but didn't want to miss senior year social activities. Dave will return, however, to graduate with the class of 75. Another alternative for the student who wasn't quite ready to take on the full college load but still desired more advanced courses, was spending part of the school day at a local college to gain extra credits. College bound junior Dave Stein discusses his requirements (or an early entry into college, future at Moravian College with his guidance Dave was enrolled in two night courses in math counselor, Richard Berner. To complete his at Lehigh County Community College. 14

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Three in a seaf is a light fit for anyone. The influx of Central students added 170 bodies to the limited seating space on buses. cr 372 required public school districts to provide transportation for nonpublic school students like Central's Harry Mellinger, right. He and junior Ron Peters board a homeward bound bus. 13

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Scary best describes the first day of high school tor freshmen, but especially frightening is a mixed-up schedule. These ninth grade girls want theirs straightened out before the big day. Decisions that will affect his future are being made by freshman Mike Yost as he chooses his electives with the aid of guidance counselor Randy Rice. Freshmen, however, were restricted to basic requirements. 15