Wyomissing Area High School - Colophon Yearbook (Wyomissing, PA)

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Upon entering school in September. little did the students realize that they would be playing a vital part in Amer- ica's defense. They realized only that they were one step further toward their final year. So, though the war was being waged, Fall brought the same hum-drum wrought by previous Falls. To the Seniors it meant becoming the big shots ofthe schoolg graduation and choosing a career. To all, it meant night basketball games, and the formation of new clubs, teams and various other groups and organizations which consti- tuted a significant part of the scholastic life. steadily fresh information was gleaned and our fellow students were worlcing together intimately, making new contacts and acquaintances. The Junior and Senior classes elected their Presidents and the Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y were already in the swing of things. As yet there were no activities directed to the war effort. Although the Tri-Hi-Y was knitting squares for an afghan and malcing dresses for the British War Re- lief, there were no defense stamp and bond sales and no First Aid instruction was given. No air raid rules or drills were being enforced and a physical fit- ness program wasnlt started. This all came with the Spring. Yes, school in the Fall was off with a bang. The Greenies got their first taste of high school, and the Seniors were adjusting themselves to the posi- tion they were assuming. All was peace and serenity. These first few weelcs llound the pupils in the eleventh grade, becoming accustomed to the English-History course, while the Seniors, who were the First to experiment with such a course last year, were trying to comprehend the Wide field of economics. The Sopho- mores found their curriculum crowded with only a few study halls prevalent. After the daily routine of classes, the bell at two-thirty not only announced the school day over, but ushered in the many hours for extra-curricular activ- ities. About this time, college propaganda began Howing in and students tried to be attentive and unbiased in their opin- ions towards representatives from the various schools. Looking backward we saw a well scheduled and thoroughly enjoyable season. Looking forward we envisioned a Spring every bit as bright and promis- ing. IILIIPHIIN

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Commzmizyf Interest A SCHOOL BOARD CONFERENCE P.T.A. SAIWIPLES CAFETERIA The schooi, as integrat part ot every community, must he responsihie tor certain stand- ards of achievement. Acting as a medium hetween the school and the community, the school hoard, whose memhers are elected hy the citizens. can interpret the schoot to the community and the community, in turn, to the schoot. Controlled hy the desires of the people, the progress of the schooi depends iargeiy on their needs and the way in which they iceep pace with the other groups around them. To heip in interpreting the school to the community, the Parent-Teacher Association holds regular meetings at the high school. The heatth and nutrition program. featuring a dinner typicat ot' those served in the cafeteria each day to the students, was served to show the parents just how aware Ot prevailing con- ditions the schooi has hecome. Posters and informative displays, prepared hy students of the home economics ciasses, placed emphasis on the need for education in nutrition. Dur- ing Qpen House the whole community was given an opportunity to see the notahie ac- compiishments of the students. Every depart- ment dispiayed wortc that had heen recently mastered. Actual demonstration in many rooms showed not only the tinished product hut also the method and rate of progress. The uniforms of the hand were of speciat interest to the Association, who saw them for the first time at the hand concert in March. PARENTS LEARN THE SCHOOL ULUPHUN Sixteen