Youngsville High School - Aquila Yearbook (Youngsville, PA)

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DRIVER EDUCATION Philosophy. A. That highway safety is one of our maior social problems in the United States today. B. That the automobile affects all phases of living to the extent that its safe use has placed it in a category of importance similar to our fundamental processes. C. That every child of legal driving age has a right to become an informed highway user. D. That money spent for traffic safe- ty education will draw rewards in the form of lives saved, iniuries avoided, and reduced costs of acci- dents. TESTING HER REFLEXES is Paula Gurclak. TURNING AROUND in the driver's training car is Judy Danielson. MR. HARVEY SHIPIRO Driver Education, and History Clarion State College Hobbies: Sports and T.V.

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MATHEMATICS JERRY WESTOVER MRS. J. L. CONNELY ROBERT WAGNER Algebra l, ll, Plane Geometry, Math 7 and 8 Math Solid Geometry, Trignometry George Washington University Thiel, Lycoming Indiana State College Hobbies: Fishing, Boating, OPERATING THE suns RULE is cami aubash. 30 Clubs: 7th grade Advisor Hobbies: Handicraft and Hunting Millinery Hobbies: Fishing, Coin Collecting Club, F. T. A. The courses of math offered here are Gen- eral Math, Algebra I, Plane Geometry, Ad- vanced Algebra, and Trigonometry. Mathe- matics is a very important part of our school's curriculum. It is taught in order that the stu- dents may develop their mathematical skills and their power of reasoning. Mathematics also provides the students with a basic foun- dation which will enable them to become self- reliant and able to cope with problems which will arise in their later higher educational, personal, and social life. It ff'

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GYM The program in physical education for iunior high is similar to the senior high program. The stress on the iunior high level is for variety of activities and the develop- ment ot the large muscles ofthe body. The senior high students should be more concerned with specialization. The program at this level goes into detail on the rules, strategy, and all phases of the games. The specific aims of the program are: l. To develop neural-muscular coordination among girls from the ages of l2 to T7 years. 2. To develop social adiustments. 3. To develop mental and physical strength through compliance with the rules of games and decisions of officials. S 4. To gain emotional stability through athletic activities. 5. To maintain health, both physically and mentally. WARMING-UP EXERCISES are an important part of the 6- TQ develgp and maintain physical efficiency, girls' gym classes. GYMNASTIC EXERCISES are necessary for good physical condition, MRS. GAYLE PETERSON Health, Physical Education Mansfield College Clubs: Junior and Senior High Cheerleaders Hobbies: Sewing, Cooking, Bowling