York College of Pennsylvania - Horizon Tower Yearbook (York, PA)

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Language Sprenkel, B.A. Hood College Collegs Jones. B.A. LI ; Certificate Ur oln University; M.A. Middlebury ersily of Paris. Busy, Busy!: Mrs. Weidman. Library The nasal sounds of French, the rolled R ' s of Spanish, and the hard G ' s of German issue in varying degrees of accents from the foreign language classes. German is taught by Mrs. Tilde Sprenkle, while Mr. John Jones teaches French and Spanish. The subdued hum of voices, the rustle of turning pages, and the scratch of pens across paper characterize the college library. On hand to give friendly and pleasant help in locating any book or magazine or to furnish informa- tion are Mrs. Margaret Atwood, school librar- ian; her assistant, Mrs. Sara Weideman; and student librarians. Reading: Mrs. Atwood. B.A., B.S. Library e, New York State College for Teachers. 17

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English Reading Milton? Mr. Gunler: B.A. Wake Forest Coll Columbia University. Freshman English, Introduction to Speech, English and World Literature are the English curriculum. A man is frequently judged by his use of English is repeatedly heard in Freshman Eng- lish Composition which encourages the student to express facts clearly and precisely in writing. Of course, grammar and spelling are reviewed. During the second semester, emphasis is placed on a long research paper. The Speech course is designed to teach students to communicate information to others, by supervised and constant practice. English and World Literature are planned as survey courses to help Sophomores to ap- preciate our literary heritage. World Literature Grades? Miss McNitt: B.A. Wilson Co Setting The Alarm: Reverend University of Michigan; B.O Theological Seminary. ege; M.A. Po. Stale University. Johnson. B.A. 16

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Mathematics Just Calculating: Mr. Arnold. B.S. Dickinson College. Momenr of RelaxQtion: Mr. Weliler. B.S. West Chester State Teachers College; M.Ed. Pa. State University. College algebra, trigonometry, analytical geo- metry, and introduction to calculus are the mathematics courses taught by those calculat- ing men of figures: Warren Wetzler, Leon Arnold, and Charles Vergin. These courses are all-important ones for those students planning careers in medicine, engineering, and dentistry. Take it from Mr. Vergin, a golf enthusiast, who repeatedly drums into the ears of his classes that — The mathematical proposition may be divided into three parts. The original data may be likened to the ' back swing ' ; the method of analysis is the ' down stroke ' ; and the ' follow through ' is the diligence with which the student pursues the correct answer. Proving a Point: Ed. Reiber and Mr. Vergin. B.S. University of Wisconsin. 18