Ambridge Area High School - Bridger Yearbook (Ambridge, PA)

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Mrs KIuk, Mrs. Kuhel and Dr. Elliott evaluate problems concerning the cafeteria. Mr. Joseph Bucka 1801 Duss Avenue Ambridge, Pa. Chairman: Steering and Rules Committee Dr. Roland Elliott, President 142 Jordan Street South Heights, Pa. Chairman: Steering and Rules Committee, Sinking Fund Committee Mrs. Betty Haskins Curtis Street South Heights, Pa. Chairman: Finance Committee, Cafeteria Committee Mr. Walter Kasper 547 Eighth Street Ambridge, Pa. Chairman: Supply Committee, Transportation Committee Mrs. Martha Kluz, Secretary 311 Wilson Avenue Ambridge, Pa. Chairman: Building Committee Mrs. Mary Kuhel, Pice-President 322 13th Street Ambridge, Pa. Chairman: Public Relations Committee Mr. Sam Santilli 144 Jordan Street South Heights, Pa. Chairman: Budget Committee, Union Contract Committee Mrs. Ethel Stein 532 Park Road Ambridge, Pa. Chairman: Education Committee, Recreation Committee Mrs. Grace Vandergrift Curtis Street South Heights, Pa. Chairman: Salary Schedule Committee Mr. Joseph Zerilla, Treasurer 1010 Lcnz Avenue Ambridge, Pa. Chairman: Grounds Committee

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Board Adopts Policy to Guide School Program Before a board meeting, Mrs. Fandergrift, Mrs. Stein, Mr. Zerilla and Mr. Bucka look over a proposed amendment. This year, as in previous years, the Ambridge Area School Board met many challenges and coped with many problems. In cooperation with the administration, it strived to maintain and improve educational standards. Perhaps the biggest accomplishment successfully completed this year, was the approvement of the merger between Ambridge Area, Baden-Economy, and Highland school districts. The merger was accepted on March 2, and will go into effect July 1, 1966. Besides making many trips to Harrisburg with various proposed laws, the Ambridge School Board accepted many new written policies which served as a guide line for the school’s operation. They also made many remodeling changes and made changes in the school program. Another important job of the school board was hiring teachers, administrators, and other important school personnel. The school board has certainly served the community both honorably and dutifully, and have gained praise from fellow residents. Dr. Taggart and Mrs. Kluz confer with Mr. Peter Homnack, Solicitor, about the legal aspect of a proposed law. Informal discussions among board members often lead to major decisions. 18

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Dr. Leo Taggart, Superintendent, eon firms Mr. Vochko's statements by referring to a section of the Pennsylvania School Code. Administration Works The administration of AHS continually strives for higher standards of education. Every year new problems arise concerning teaching methods, guidance, and the renovation of equipment and grounds. The administrative staff assumes these responsibilities and works to formulate effective policies. Following the schools recent evaluation, plans were made to improve standards and procedures in many departments. The expansion of the science department was designed to include a course in advanced science directed primarily at college bound students. The two-track English program, whereby a two-period course is combined to include English and themes, was also developed. Improvements in the math department included the standardization of a course in trigonometry and calculus which is now available to college bound students. Plans for a new science building including a much-needed chemistry lab are being evaluated. Resulting from the effective innovations and improvements, the administration is recognized as an essential part of the Ambridge education complex. I By checking his files, Mr. Paul Vochko, administrative assistant, finds that the equipment he ordered had arrived earlier in the voeek. In preparation for the upcoming Board of Education Meeting, Dr. Leo Taggart dictates the school board agenda to secretary, Barbara Sturey. 20