Redstone HS 1966 Yearbook (Republic, PA) - Full Access

curriculum enrichment SOCIAL TUDIE A D BU I 1 E School personnel attempted to enrich the cuniculum in social studies and busi– ness education. To give tudents a broad educational background in social sciences, teachers utilized broadcasts, newspapers, and films in promoting better citizen hip. Faculty member aroused students' con– cern for preservation of our rights and love of country. Employing modern techniques, the faculty prepared youths for primary executive and secretar ial positions. Thus, today's informed students will become to– morrow's active citizens. SPECIAL DEPARTME 1 TS A number of pecial departments sup– plemented the everyday curriculum in molding students' lives. For example, teachers of health and physical education stressed the importAnce of a f it and healthy body. Special education classes were gear– ed to match the individuals' ability. A modern library unlocked the door to a new world of adventure through reading. Since students were faced with makjng im– portant decisions, they turned to the coun– seling department for sound advice and guidance. The e various agencies function– ed for the betterment of all. USEFUL A JD FI E ARTS Administrators provided initial train– ing for a useful or fine arts career. Since the Home Economic department was fully equipped, greater emphasis was placed upon the cooking aspect of homemaking. :\Iodern machines opened tl1e door to vo– cations in electronics, woodcraft, and metalwork. Teen-agers intrigued by the fine arts enrolled in classes promoting cul– tural development, mainly art and music. The arts challenged the creativeness of every pupil.