Curwensville Area High School - Echo Yearbook (Curwensville, PA)

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FACULTY A. Johnstone, M. Ed. B. Bonsall, B.S. An understanding of and an appreciation for the fine arts is MUSC l bm'lcn essential to the development ot a well-rounded individual. An opportuniiy to be an active participant in these arts is open to all. Mr, Arch Johnstone obtains excellent results and full cooperaf tian from his choral groups, A hot trumpeter and immacu- late dresser, he is greatly admired. His annual Christmas Cantata receives wide acclaim. Whenever you visit the library you will find Mrs. Betty Bonsall, Our helpful librarian. She is noted for her preciseness in all her activities. She gives much ct her time and energy in help- ing us tc publish our ECHO. I Our art supervisor, Mrs. Lois Stone, is often seen scooting cround in her jeep. The outstanding originality she displays in her work awes many of us. She has shown her proficiency ' as art advisor for the ECHO. Mr. Gerald Rupert, our band director, is noted for his congen- iality with the students. After hearing him play the piano, many budding pianists aspire to be virtuosos. He is kept busy teaching young would-be instrumentalists. L. Stone, B.F.A. G. Rupert, B.S. Art Music Looking in cn an arts and crafts class we see Clarence Brick' ley, Mary Irwin, Jcneen Wilt, and Steve McCully adding that last touch ot paint to their clay models. Trying to increase their words per minute, Peggy Caldwell, Don Hoover, Edie Wright and Margie Riddle work overtime in typ- ing practice. Ardent shorthand students Shirley Greslick, Donna Swanson, Dorothy Rowles, and Grace Snyder check their work for errors and compute their own accuracy ratings. John Radzieta explains a bookkeeping transaction, as inter- ested classmates Audrey Brown lapologies to Audrey for such a poor picturej and Norma Caldwell check his work. 16

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Elusive situations of history come within reach when studied with Mrs. Doris Boob. Her pleasing personality is an example to us. The cheerleaders have lots of pep under her enthusiastic direction. Mr. John Boob, the dapper co-director of our Junior Class play, is a well of helpful information in the class- room. The unusual displays his students arrange are proof of his encouragement. The large scope of ancient history becomes real and compact in the hands of Mr, Rex Bloom. His classes are spiced with tall tales which refresh the students. He is an interested promoter of junior high sports, Mr. John Maloni is one of our bravest teachers who risks his life daily so that his students can become wreckless drivers. As assistant coach, he is a big man in c small package as is proved when he teaches the Tide some vital maneuvers. FACULTY Class discussion on the profitable uses of leisure time is directed by a panel composed of lra Way, Mae Heit- senrether, Margaret Passmore, and Oliver Exley. Driver Ed, students Shirley Shaffer, Tom Blackburn, and Betty Orlando, give the car the once over before going out on the highway. Fay Fronk identifies the steering column for Ellen Shively. I5 '

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tg FACULTY J. Bonsall, B.S. G. Wright, B.S. A. Ardory, BS Business Education Business Education Business Education Essential to the business world of today are these people training for that future. The department is to be commended for its adequate training which enables its graduates to accept excellent positions. Those determined students you see with their noses in their shorthand books are from Mr. James Bonsall's classes. As head of the Business Education department, his capability in the classroom encourages his students to strive for high standards of attainment. As Athletic Director, he is the man behind the scenes , Mrs. Grace Wright is known for her fascinating earrings, Her students find that her business-like manner and efficiency are helpfully contagious. What we learned in our salesmanship class will be beneficial in applying for a job. That music you hear floating through the building is not re- sounding from Symphony Hallg it originates in Mrs. Alma Ardary's typing class. A picture from VOGUE, she influences her students to be more conscious of their appearance. She directs the Press Club in the publication of The Pattonite. 17