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

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Will it work? Sciences In its science department, Wyo- missing High provides excellent op- portunities and facilities for studying the sciences. The seventh, eighth, and ninth grades are taught general science courses, under the instruction of Mr. Randolph DeWitt and Mr. Clarence Weik. Here the pupils learn about the human body, matter, energy, and the importance of industry. Mr. jesse Sheetz teaches the tenth grade its first laboratory science, biolo- gy. The students are confronted with the dissection of worms, clams, fish, and starfish. In physics, Mr. DeWitt stresses five major topics: light, sound, heat, me- chanics, and electricity. The eleventh grade students can often be seen strug- gling over difficult physics experi- ments. For the seniors who want a science without emphasis on mathematics, a senior science course is offered, under the direction of Mr. Weik. In the field of chemistry, Mr. Sheetz conducts the senior classes. Twice a week these seniors have a lab per- iod where they apply various chemi- cal principles. Mr. Weik's Wizards lsn't that right?

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Smal Sciences Wyomissing High offers to its stu- dents varied Social Studies courses with Mr. john Reitz and Mr. Charles Goodling teaching the junior high pupils and Mr. Charles Gebensleben and Mr. B. Henry Shafer instructing the senior high. In seventh grade, Mr. Reitz intro- duces the students to basic geography and history. The eighth grade ad- vances to American history taught by Mr. Reitz and geography of the United States and other countries under the direction of Mr. Goodling. Mr. Geb- ensleben and Mr. Reitz share the teaching of the ninth grade civics classes. On the senior high level, Social Studies becomes more specialized. Here the students examine their sub- ject matter more thoroughly. The tenth grade receives world history and the eleventh grade, American history, both of which are taught by Mr. G. Once a student becomes a senior, Mr. Shafer's Problems of Democracy class- es prevail. Our democratic form of government is discussed on the local, state, and federal levels.

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Psychology and Saciolagy Psychology and sociology, offered to seniors, are definite assets to our curriculum. Taught by Mrs. Madeline Knipe, this course is con- ducted in a circle formation instead of the usual formal setting. Psychology is the science of the mind. This subject embraces the why's and wherefore's of idiosyncrasies, emotions, habits, desires, and in- tellect. Psychology probes for the reasons be- hind the basic qualities of personality, and in doing so, helps one to understand himself. The emphasis in this course is on you as an in- dividual. Sociology explains more about the social and physical environment and how they change our lives. The emphasis here is on the interplay between the student and his sur- roundings. He examines his heredity and en- vironment and learns how to live in society. Pupils examine their culture heritage - the importance of culture heritage, the power of custom, and how and why culture changes. Delinquents Helping hand. J-fame Scanamics The Home Economics course presents nu- merous opportunities to excel in quite a few fascinating fields. Advised and directed by Mrs. Ruth Wagner, the seventh grade stu- dents explore the various facets of nutrition, sewing, good grooming, and cooking. The eighth grade concentrates on knitting, child care, advanced sewing, and costume design. For one semester, the ninth grade schedule is completely reversed. The mysteries of cooking are introduced to the boys while the doors of the shop department are thrown open to the girls. On the senior high level, the Home Eco- nomics course becomes a specialty, depending on the student's abilities and particular in- terests. Home Economics prepares the student for the future in many ways. ln the fields of sew- ing, nutrition, and interior decoration, many girls discover vocations for study at college. Mrs, Wagner's workshop is always the scene of much activity for girls in every class. I-4