Clairton High School - Clairtonian Yearbook (Clairton, PA)

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great civic progress OUR CITY'S FUTURE The residents of Clairton, like every forward-looking community in America, quite often pause during their daily routine to ponder the future of their city, the city which the parents and the officials of today must turn over to the parents and officials of tomorrow, namely, the students who are now passing through the various grades of our schools. Our industrial future is safe, our geographical location seems to assure that. Our civic and cultural future has been planned to the extent that it too seems safe, the degree of safety is dependent upon the initiative and courage of those who will administer the affairs of our city in the years to come. There are only three cities throughout the entire universe which have adopted a scientifically-engineered master plan for future growth and development: London, England, Pittsburgh, and Clairton. Our future is secure if the citizens of tomorrow use wisely the tools created by the citizens of today. John J. Mullen Mayor of the City of Clairton CLAIRTON-2000 A. D. In projecting my thoughts to the year 2000 A. D., my mind keeps envision- ing a Clairton with a population of 50,000 progressive, civic-minded, American- thinking citizens who are working and living in a clean, modern, and truly neigh- borly community. I can't help think that they must give some measure of credit and thanks to the men and women who in the year 1950 were then just awakening to the crying need for ci modern well-equipped hospital, to the importance of additional recre- ational centers for their children, for enlarged well-planned school facilities, large enough to take care of the future needs of a growing community, and to a com- munity whose interest is in the present and the future. These things and many others they are enioying today, in this year 2000 A. D., as a result of the foresight of the parents and educators of the year 1950, who planted the seeds of progress and civic duty in the minds of their children and students. These future citizens of Clairton, who after leaving school to assume their proper places in the community, further cultured and nourished the planted seeds until they are today, the physical manifestations of truly democratic life. Lawrence O. Carrol, President Clairton Chamber of Commerce 7

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Clairton itize pr dl t THE SCHOOLS MUST LEAD THE WAY No community can hope to be an attractive place in which to live that does not have a sound progressive educational program for its youth. The state has wisely placed judgment of this in the hands of the people, requiring only the mini- mum of fundamentals to provide means for continuous growth. What is offered beyond these standards constitutes the major difference between schools in the many communities of America. The many evidences of pride shown by the citizens of Clairton in their public schools is proof beyond doubt of their concern. After twenty-one years of service in the schools of our city, it gives me pleas- ure to say that very few of the plans that were presented for school improvement were not given proper consideration. One of the greatest satisfactions that I have experienced was to hear a stranger in our midst say When I came into the great state of Pennsylvania to live, my first interest was to find a community that had a first class school system for my children. After investigating several cities with this in mind, I decided to move to CIairton. Had this been meant for personal praise, I would still think that it was a compliment in which all should share. I am convinced that in the years that are to come we will be iust as exacting in this matter of having the best as we have been in the past. lt is true that there are new goals which must be met. In finding and estab- lishing these goals our schools must take the lead. The new needs of our com- munity as well as our nation must be met. With faith in the students of our schools and with the continued interest and cooperation of the public, aided by a capable faculty of well-trained and experienced men and women there is no reason to think that in the future the schools of our city will not equal or surpass the high standards ofthe most rigid tests. This should be the goal of every loyal Clairtonian. H. D. Teal Superintendent of Schools LOOKING AHEAD Indications point to a brilliant future for the Clairton area. Many present signs lend authenticity to this belief. Millions of tons of steel are being poured out by the huge steel mill. This steel is designed to build the world of tomorrow. Clairton will grow in size and prestige to take advantage of the nearness of Pittsburgh, and will become a home for the many who work there but want room to spread when their day's work is over. New highways are being built which will tend to bring the more remote parts of Pennsylvania nearer to Clairton. This will be of great advantage in the exchange of ideas, commerce, and industry. Clairton has an active planning commission, whose dominant idea is to make Clairton the City BeautifuI. Rough ideas, still on the planning table, will be developed into realities, which will make this a city with which to be reckoned. Yes, the next fifty years will witness great changes in Clairton and vicinity. J. D. Van Brakle News Editor, The Clairton Progress 6

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Clairton school administration led IN THE BOARD ROOM AT THE HIGH SCHOOL At the head of the table is Mr. Leonard C. Lehman, president of the School Board. ln front, left to right, are Mrs. Sadie R. Keffer, secretary, Dr. Joseph W. Wrobleski, and Mrs. Mary B. Taylor. At the rear are Mr. David G. Johnston, treasurer, Mr. George J. Zdrale, Mr. Albert Billy, and Mr. Charles R. Cunningham, vice-president. J ljtmt Q at ji A person genuinely interested in his city and its public schools will do something about them. That is why these citizens are serving as members of the School Board of the City of Clairton. Each member is a volunteer giving un- stintingly of his time and effort in order that the students, teachers, and the city as a whole may benefit. The city of Clairton is fortunate in that the members of this particular Board repre- sent a true cross-section of business, indus- try, and the professions. Mr. Leonard C. Lehman, president, is a chemist at the Clairton Works of Carnegie- Illinois Steel Corporation. Mr. Charles R. Cunningham, vice-president, is an employee of the Irvin Works. Mrs. Sadie R. Kefifer, secretary, is a business woman, and Mrs. Mary B. Taylor, last year's president, is a housewife. Mr. Albert Billy, veteran mem- ber, is dispatcher tor a local transportation concern. Dr. Joseph Wrobleski, newest member, is a dentist, and Mr. George Zdrale is the new city Health Officer. Mr. David G. Johnston, treasurer, formerly with Car- negie-Illinois, is retired. Mr. Billy, Mr. Cun- ningham, and Mr. Zdrale are themselves Clairton graduates. The election of representatives with such varied interests should indicate two good things about Clairton and its schools: first, that a broad range of citizens must be interested, and second, that the same broad range of citizens will have spokesmen to voice their varied opinions. The results of the conscientious work ofthe School Board are evident in compari- sons made of the Clairton Schools with others in the state. Clairton not only keeps abreast, but moves ahead.