Youngsville High School - Aquila Yearbook (Youngsville, PA)

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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

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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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The major purpose of the boys' physical education program is to give every student who attends Youngsville High School the op- portunity to take part and achieve some success in a varied physical program to develop sound bodies and sound minds. The aims of this program are: l. To teach recreational skills that will have a carry-over value in later life leisure time activities. 2. To teach co-operation With- in a group, and good sports- manship. 3. To develop and maintain maximum and physical efficiency. 4. To develop attitudes toward body cleanliness. DODGEBALL AND VOLLEYBALL are favorite games of the boys in gym classes. QV X Af 7 -. -if DEMONSTRATING THE TECHNIQUES necessary for doing the hand spring off the parallel bars is Bill Bailey. 3- ALAN L. TUBBS Health, Physical Education Lock Haven State College Graduate Work: Temple and Penn State Clubs: Varsity Club Hobby: Sports x