Youngsville High School - Aquila Yearbook (Youngsville, PA)

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Upon entering Junior High School, those hav- ing trouble with reading will appreciate Miss York's reading class. This course is taught to seventh and eighth grade students, and it provides a basis for all other studies. A reading scale is used to improve the student's comprehension and speed. All students are given a placement test to determine at which level they are capable of reading. They then advance at their own speed to more diffi- cult reading material as they improve. 5 New 001 tom MISS EDITH YORK Reading and English MR. HERBERT JOHNSON English -6 Q Q foe? Z' -Z, , l fkgf MRS. ELEANORA SANDBLADE English and Mathematics

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MR, FRANK ACKLIN English ENGLISH Have you mastered the basic skills of the English language: Word usage, spell- ing, pronunciation, and sentence structure? Competence here is the purpose of all English courses. English is a required course for all students from grades seven through twelve. For seniors planning to attend college, a speech class is offered. English can he called the foundation of our education. Lack of ability to commu- nicate effectively in either a subject, a situation, or a position could cause sudden failure. Progressive movements in all occupa- tions call for more and detailed commu- nication. How We progress in our chosen field may depend on what We have learned in our English classes here at Y.H.S. MISS KATHERINE ADAMS English and Speech English MR. GRAHAM NADAL

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S MP.. ALAN TUBE h Social Studies and Geograp Y I-HQIOEY History, a vital phase of our curriculum, is com- prised of many different courses. History gives each of us a knowledge of our countryis heritage and an awareness of the various functions of the government. ln the seventh grade, the foundation for under- standing our history is begun by studying Ancient History. ln eighth grade, the students study Ameri- can History. Pennsylvania History, taught in the freshman year, gives continuity to American His- tory While enlarging our scope by moving to the local level. Sophomores concentrate on Wo'rld His- tory, which is important in developing an insight to World problems. American History is again studied in the junior year, this time from a more adult point of view aimed at the background and development of democracy. Problems of Democ- racy, Economics, and Sociology are studied by seniors. These courses are planned around direct application of ourselves to contemporary problems. - --4' ' 3 i t t KNAPP MR G ' - REID S ' . PIERC . MUNA h oc1al Studles E A Ygliial Studies and Frenc