York Suburban High School - Profile Yearbook (York, PA)

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Department of Home Economics 1 Jane Herbert, CHead of Departmentl Virginia Joll, Nancy Null. As evervthing must have a ldevinninv, so our , t ew aw l liullv-equipped llome Economics Department 5 ' L 'ls-:1i5 ' 1 i 1 , A s The domestic phase of lille is the main interest Q D i V V p if H rr'r of this department. nl he beginner is taught the , ex it V' -5 at I Y , .nk 5, fundamentals of managing a home. The teachers V i A - Q Q, train the girls in how to he well-rounded and help- !-' In V' ful individuals in home life. f- W 'V -V i .Q gg ln this department we find three verv attractivelv 5 qs 'um .gl arranged rooms, each representing a different sec- N Q tion of the home. The clothing lahoratory contains .mi i W various types of sewing machines, and the food 5 , .0 laboratory contains five l:Lllly'L'tlLllPPCLi kitchen units i' iiiii ' ' with all modern conveniences. P' 5 ' -- . . 412 2 3 5 s ln all aspects of l lome Economics particular stress fx is placed on wise management of time, monev, and 1 VV'V f equipmentg on human relationships-the importf Q Zplx' fd A ance of working well in the group: and in gracious li livinv h. What's cooking? The skills these girls acquire through this def partment will help them in getting that certain ll YY guy to say I do. 20

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ft Department of Music 015, llnui Arlington P. Kahley Edna S- KIHUS Hold that beat X C .. afill' 4 York Suburban began its first momentous year with music in many different forms. Mrs. Edna Kraus very skillfully directs the vocal side of our extensive musical program. Music is required in seventh and eighth grades, whereas in ninth grade the pupil may elect it. The senior high students have at their access a mixed choir which they may elect. This choir proves to be an asset to the community as well as to our school. In addition to our outstanding choir we are enlight- ened with the sounds of Suburbanis own ensemble, quartets, and duets. Our famous top ranking bancl is under the capable direction of Mr. Arlington P. Kahley. Qur band has been given many honorable awards throughout our state. The very fine orchestra which plays for many of our assemblies is also directed by the baton of Mr. Kahley. Our 'iswingingn dance band is led by Mr. 0. David Cold, and adds zest to our dance activities. 19 rw A 1' jQ1ttMfJ J LK lf

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Department of Industrial Arts Dale Trump, Department Head, Iames H Smith, James E Smith, Roy Bitzer Industrial Arts is considered a phase of general education that involves both a study of, and experi- ences with, the materials, processes, products, and occupations of an industrial society, Its objectives are concerned with orientation, avocational interests, consumer literacy, manipulative skills, safety, train' ing in home mechanics, social understandings, and cultural relationships. One of the functions of Industrial Arts in seventh, eighth, and ninth grades is to provide for the student exploratory experiences. Besides en- abling students to make a more intelligent selection of a vocation, it allows them to enter advanced classes with work hahits, some skills, and apprecia- tions which are useful in their chosen work. As an elective course in tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grades, it contributes to the educational growth Of students hy developing a hetter understanding and appreciation of the factors involved in our industrial society, that make for more effective life adjustment in a hicfhlv mechanized civilivation. I7 .