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

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RT It is the belief of Mr. Wertz that everyone is an artist, as art is in every thing we do. With this reassurance, many students become vitally interested in Mr. Wertz's art program which is tailored to give the boys and girls a chance to explore as many different art media and techniques as is possible. The course gives to potential artists a glimpse into creative thinking, and provides a good foundation for the social, economic, and recreational aspects of life. This course is made interesting by the great variety of projects oH'ered to a student. In addition to painting, junior high students make attractive masks. They carve stencils for Christmas cards, study and copy the structure of trees, Eighth Grade Art Music is a very necessary supplement to any curricular Mr. Walter Wertz and learn to understand the beauty of nature. Those who elect art in senior high are allowed to choose their own work from Mr. YVertz's long list. With the thought that talent should be guided and en- couraged, Mr. Wertz makes his art course a potpourri of activi- ties and enjoyment. MUS C of parts. program if it is to produce well-rounded students. Music imparts to us an appreciation of one of the finest arts and offers another outlet for talent. Mr. Robert Emery, Wyomissing's music instruc- tor, makes this course interesting and beneficial. In junior high, he takes up study of the life stories of composers in connection with their composition. In senior high, boys and girls begin to Mr. Robert Emery Seventh Grade Music 1 sing for pleasure, as they are taught to harmonize in the singing High school students are given the opportunity to participate in the Glee Club, one of the ramifications of the music course. After hours of practice and training the Glee Club is ready to present a polished performance, whether it is for a PTA meeting, the Christmas program, or the Night of Music. In these capacities, as well as in County Chorus, Mr. Emery encourages students to express their musical talent. 23

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SOCIAL STUDIES Mr. John Reitz The value of history cannot be disputed, as it serves as a foundation for all political sciences, and enables us to understand better the problems of to- Aday's world affairs. Seventh grade history, taught by Mr. John Reitz, begins with a study of the history and geography of each country of the world, In eighth grade students learn about American history. with a close look at each state. Geography for both seventh and eighth grades is designed to give the student basic exposure to the facts necessary for further study and to pro- mote a better understanding of the peoples of the world. Mr. Charles Gebensleben instructs in the history department from the ninth to eleventh grades. Civics, for the ninth grade, deals with Pennsylvania govern- ment and politics. Information gained here becomes extremely useful later on in high school. American and World history are taught to tenth and eleventh graders. Mr. f'G's jokes add a bit of fung his interesting stories behind history make dry Mr. Charles Gebenslebeng Mr. B. Henry Shafer facts more palatable, and the result is a very bene- ficial course. Along with Wlorld History, a bit of the story of ancient times is included. Then, at the end of the tenth grade, Mr. Cebensleben requires a writ- ten report on a given aspect of an assigned country. In eleventh he asks for an extensive report on some phase of American history. Seniors enjoy a stimulating course, taught by Mr. B. Henry Shafer, concerning the problems of democ- racy. Problems of Democracy teaches students to rea- son concerning their opinions on national and inter- national affairs. It develops in them an interest in current events derived from the reading of the New York Times, and offers them the chance to learn about our government. One of P.O.D.'s most vital goals is to produce intelligent voters and responsible citizens. Sight-seeing trips to the Court House and to the United Nations building afford seniors much pleasure, so that they emerge from this course much more thoroughly informed on the government and politics of America. Eleventh Grade History Junior Scholastic subscribers Eighth Grade History Scanning the history books

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The study of Hygiene is PHYSICAL EDUCATION Eighth grade gym Miss Ganter Education is necessary, but along with it goes the training of the body which must be taught to obey the commands of the mind. Miss Doris Ganter teaches junior high girls a variety of group and individual sports. Emphasis is placed on the fundamental skills and strategy. This affords added challenge and enjoyment. Senior high girls develop leadership by helping to teach junior high classes. Girls participate in such sports as Held hockey, volleyball, basketball, softball, organized team games, tumbling. apparatus, rhythm, ten- nis, archery, track and badminton. Boys at all levels of high school profit by the instruction in physical education given by Mr. Bernard Allison. His program assists normal physical growth and development of the student, and provides the opportunity to develop a variety of motor skills. In addition to many outdoor and indoor games, the boys enjoy apparatus work, archery, tumbling, and wrestling. Every boy in encouraged to participate in intramural sports. Thus, both boys and girls learn many recreational activities which help to co- ordinate and develop their bodies. HYGIENE directed by Miss Doris Ganter and Mr. Bernard Allison. Of- fered in the seventh, eighth, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grades it is designed to make students aware of the importance of cleanliness, etiquette, and good health habits. Seventh grade girls study how to improve personal appearance through good grooming. In addition, they learn about the opera- tion of the senses. Miss Ganter combines the study of the physical and emotional changes of adolescence with discussions of social problems and those relevant to dating. For the boys, who are taught by Mr. Allison, seventh and eighth grade Hygiene is devoted to body hygiene. Miss Ganter presents an interesting course of physiology to the tenth grade girls, while the boys at this age are taking up extensive training in first aid. At the eleventh grade level girls study mental hygiene, boys take up etiquette and family life, and both study personality development. Senior girls and boys study the problems of married and family life, as well as how to choose a partner. The two groups have been combined on occasions for panel discussions on dating. Hygiene classes provide an excellent outlet for problems of social, physical, and emotional development of the students. It adapts itself readily to their needs and, therefore, is profitable to young people of all ages. 24 I Mr. Allison Eighth grade Hygiene