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

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1-' 1 .57-it N V .gf fsjgw' f fff' w NS E. R. Haag, E. R. Douds F Q55 -cs . '59s H. M. Printz Twenty-two dlflfl LANGUAGES ' Language is the best means of communication which man has de- veloped. As the world grows more compact, it becomes increasingly more important that we be able to communicate with more groups of people. Languages are taught in or- der to awaken in the students the desire for exchange of ideas with their fellow men. ART ' Art, in our way of life, relates it- self to civic, social, intellectual, moral and cultural agencies. Like music, it is a universal language which leads to a better understanding and appre- ciation of others. Art also develops a means of expression, standards of taste, andenjoyment of beauty which are all important attributes to a suc- cessful educational program.

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36lCbf MATHEMATICS ' There is a great need today not only for persons skilled in manual dexterity, but also for individuals trained in clear and logical thinking. A knowledge of mathematics is es- sential to the student in order to provide him with a fundamental fac- tual background With emphasis on its application to scientific and prac- tical problems. SCIENCE ' In our system of living, everything is based on scientific achievement. Our modern World is a machine Worldg consequently, the student must understand the principles of science in order to cope with the present mechanized environment. The progress of science is never end- ingg therefore, the pupil must also be helped in his preparation for a career in the field of advanced science. Q XA fb ,, 4 ttf' T. V. Brunner, H. Y. Brubaker Twenty-one C. F. Fencil, W. N. Martin

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jaduky MUSIC ' Although we may not comprehend their spoken language, through the medium of music we can under- stand people in all countries of the World. Music reflects and explains the customs, habits, and ideals of a people. For this reason, the student is encouraged to Hnd his own in- terest in music Whether it be as a creator, a performer, or a listener. COMMERCIAL ' In the commercial department the students are given the choice of three subjects: typewriting, shorthand, and bookkeeping. From these subjects they receive a Well-rounded prepara- tion for future positions in large and small ofhces. Accuracy in calcula- tions, spelling, typewriting and in all phases of the commercial Work is the prime objective. is X . ,,.i1'1, l 'K WFZZA X l -if N , A. W. Wanner, W. I. Musser Twenty-three E. B. Freed