Bedford High School - Echo Yearbook (Bedford, PA)

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at Work Yes that ' s the way the Romans lived. “Gallia est omnis divisa in partes tres,’’ Miss Bell explains to her sophomore Latin class. “All Gaul is divided into three parts.” Dainty Miss Bell almost turns Caesar and his Gallic wars into a present-day novel, so interesting does she make Latin. Mr. Tritt says that purchases go on the debit side of the ledger—or is it the credit side? Genial, always ready to help, he will spend an hour, if necessary, to clarify a point in a student’s mind. Miss Lucker took Miss Border’s place as teacher of typing and shorthand, but created her own niche in our hearts. She assumed tasks rather heavy for a new¬ comer and carried them through bravely and well. When Mr. Croft explains the mystery behind atmospheric conditions, his class listens carefully. His hobby, picture machines, occupies much of his leisure time. He has recorded high-lights of notable football games which we enjoy seeing, for he’s quite an expert. Mr. Townsend is synonomous with Future Farmers of America. They are his pride and joy. Usually smiling, he enjoys a bit of teasing and can take it as well as he can dish it out. “The area of a circle is equal to the square of the radius times pi.” It ' s Mr. Wise speaking to his freshman algebra class. In the shop he teaches boys to bring

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Energetic Mr. Hunsicker is found amid wails and squeaks from new-comers to the b rass section of the band. The instrumental department has improved under his jolly guidance. “Do mi do sings the chorus under the leadership of tiny, blond Miss Holsinger. Her charming personality succeeded in winning for her many true friends. “Are all the write-ups in?” asks Miss Diehl of her amateur reporters. When she left us for matrimonial bliss, Miss Colwell s place was taken by Miss Diehl. This dark-eyed teacher never misses a clever remark. “You ' ve forgotten the high-light in the eyes, Miss Donohoe says to a budding artist. Put it in so,” and she demonstrates an artist ' s ability that comes only from love of one’s work. Hours Mary Russell, Winona Gar- brick, Mary Donohoe. Tall, slender, Miss Russell informs us that the etiquette books are on the side wall. “Here is a particularly good one. She is never too busy to help us find what we want. Lovable, happy-go-lucky Miss Garbrick is our peppiest, teacher. It ' s she who injects enthusiasm into her students and into the whole Junior High School. She makes freshman English a vivid and never-to-be-forgotten experience. A DRAMATIC PRESENTATION OF SCHOOL LIFE ■

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7 c Oturdl Seventy-two gray clad Seniors, dip¬ loma in hand, look hesitantly into the future wondering what diligent striving will bring. The rough road ahead to success is realized but willingness to ascend is stamped on each face.