Wilson High School - Wilsonian Yearbook (West Lawn, PA)

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Ulrue is it that me babe seen hettzr bays Mr. A. Miller points to some of the trouble spots in Africa as he explains a world problem to his 11-C-S section. Taking time out from their civics class to laugh if a joke are Mr. Wise and the 9-C-V section. The Social Studies Department endeavors to give the student a background in previous his- tory which can be applied to current happenings. It is felt that by thoroughly understanding the underlying causes of past history, one can better analyze and appreciate the problems of today. In ninth and twelfth grades the student has civics and PAD to help him become well ac- quainted with his own governments, their digi- culties and advantages. In tenth and eleventh grades American and world history are studied. To make students conscious of the state of the world, current affairs are discussed and analyzed. Mr. L. Miller, Social Studies Department head, presides over a department meeting. Seated are Mr. Huffert, Mr. Mahon, Mrs. Lambert, Mr. Criesemer, Mr. Kouvaris, Mr. Orlando, Mr. Moyer, Miss Spencer, Mrs. Herb and Mr. Wise.

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The nmehp uf rrnrs Mathematics is the tool which has enabled man tn lzrvnlc through the mysteries surrounding nature. With the dawn of the Atomic Era, it has become more and more prevalent that mathematics is an integral part of modern youth's education. Wilson's Mathematics Department has the very impor- tant job of giving high school students the foundation in the basic fundamentals of mathematics which is so greatly needed today. ' 'gGiven a circle with point 'o' as the center . . . , Mr. Shaak, department head, explains Case III of a lengthy plane geometry theorem to Mrs. Crater, Mr. Friend, Mr. E. Evans and Mr. Stevens, other members of the depart- ment. Carefully watching for errors, is Mr. E. Evans while members of his 8-2 math class put problems on the black- hoard. Mr. Shank explains an advanced Algebra problem to F. Koller, K. Securda and G. Wolf. Terry Rhoads, a member of the 10-G math class, seeks help from Mr. Friend in preparing his homework assign- ment.

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Gol1y, is this rough! thinks Charles Aten as he and the other juniors ponder over the Juniata College Test. Ulibe quality ni mercy a is nut strainer: Through the Guidance Department students are help- ed with school and personal problems. Regular gui- ulunce ciusses, where the student learns to understand himself and others and is given help in choosing his course, are part of the ninth grade curriculum. For the next three years the student is counseled in prepa- ration for the future. Miss Seitzinger and Mr. Derr work tirelessly in the final year to give special atten- tion to the seniors. Miss Seitzinger, Dean of Girls, Mr. Huffert, junior high counselor, and Mr. Derr, school psychologist, peruse the Rider College Bulletin. Miss Seitzinger explains the College Entrance Ex- amination Board Application Forms to Beverly Cring during an interview. Through a personal interview, Mr. Derr can help William Lewis plan his future career.