Whitehall High School - Whitehall Yearbook (Whitehall, PA)

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 Innovations and improvements were characteristics of Whitehall's campus when students returned to school in the fall. A new building under construction on the corner grounds near MacArthur Road will house kindergarten through fourth grade next year. The Whitehall-Coplay Elementary School will finally bring together the young school children of the township and the borough under one roof. In the past they were scattered in small schools throughout the area. The middle school, located opposite the high school, accomplished this same goal for fifth through eighth graders four years ago. The advantages of having kindergarten through twelfth grade, all on the same campus are tremendous, stated principal Clayton Northup. Now even a first grader will be able to enjoy the planetarium and other educational facilities the high school offers without traveling any distance. Many other improvements of the high school and the campus also marked the year. Completion of additional bays in the bus garage made it possible for the entire fleet to be housed. For the benefit of the athletes a field house was erected at the north end of the football field. Whitehall also had its first night games under new stadium lights. In order to seat more people at outdoor sporting events, contracts were signed for extension of the stadium bleachers for next year's games. Over the summer a new roof was put on the gymnasium, and the classrooms in the C wing were painted. Construction began for new guidance offices and a library expansion in early May. Plans were made for the remodeling and enlargement of the main office suite. In addition to all the building and renovating, the wooded area surrounding the high school was surveyed to provide boundaries for an outdoor laboratory. Any class from the elementary, middle, or high school will be able to use this nature center in future years. Right now it's in the planning stages, explained Ted Hess, environmental studies teacher, but we hope to begin development of the area early next year. Mr. Hess toured other environmental labs, one of which was located at Parkland. 16

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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

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Busy electricians install fluorescent lights in the old wings of the high school. Right: The new elementary school is now under construction as workmen add the finishing touches. Much needed bays in the bus garage were completed for the start of the school year. Thomas Sod!, director of transportation, explained that now the garage has a total of 24 bays. Drivers also now enjoy the comfort and 17 atmosphere of new offices, and to the delight of the students with extracurricular activities, a new soda machine was added. Roads outside the garage are scheduled to be repaired.