Ferndale High School - Reflector Yearbook (Johnstown, PA)

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u.1fa5 fdefwig ia denf 1 f 7 ,gl . fde free .4 inchnecl . .pope V Greater Ferndale Joint School Board ,I First Row: Martin Hodos, Robert Hag- e l erich, Geo. W. W. Jones, Robert Cowan, Carl Harrison, Richard Claycomb, Loren f , Blue, Peter Scheer, William Eichler, f ' Stephen Friedman, John Ozog. Second f . , 1 z Row: James Cruickshank, Adam Koch, gl Donald Porter, Colbert Vai-ner, Richard if i-ee1e Goldberg, Paul Burkett, George Spence, ya , ' solicitor, Paul Doyle, Sylvester White, Adam Gembenski. P-' A i - Mr Elmer Berkebile, High The Greater Ferndale School System, formed by a new jointure of four districts, has become operative this year. Each district elects five mento st-rveonour joint school board. The advantages and improvements in our school system re- sulting from the jointure are numerous and important. l'he equal representation of school board members gives each dis- trict an opportunity to share in the management and policy making of their schools. The improvements in our educational program resulting from the jointure include a guidance counselor, a new high school principal with an additional clerk in hisoffice, fine arts for all students from kindergarten through 12th grades, and health and physical education in grades 7 through 12, The schools now render such services as nursing, guidance, home bound instruction, and many extra curricular activities which were not offered before the new contract was drawn up. Many services that were needed for the youth of our community and the local boards of education are now being furnished, The jointure contract was drawn up on a five year basis with each district sharing in the operation and upkeep of F. ll, but retaining their own districts' building responsibilities, However, all instructional expenses are included under the administration of the joint board. Mr. Carl Harrison was elected president of the joint board with Mr. Robert Cowan as vice-president, Mr. Richard Clay- comb as treasurer, and Mr, George W, W, .lones as secretary, School Principal Miss Bonnie Ryan, ztov the 'Supervising Principal i , 1 r wi ,, 5 .4 , M. B7 4, 1

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Y Q 1 5, I l M 6 1 I l 11- ' -1- X 1 x v f' 7 3, 3 ? X 4 Ov .D 0 1 :- s ' ik vising Principal. .. 1.4 e ucafion orm5 ai.. 2'-1 -A xx-4 C-R..-X. X Q 4. .- '5- fAe common mincl. I A 1 Q Mr, s. my Grimm, Jr., Super- Miss Patricia Sass, Secretary to the high school principal. With the formation of our expanded school system as the result of the jointure, our high school profited in the hiring of a principal, Mr, Elmer Berkebile, Mr. S. Ray Grimm, Jr., our supervising principal, now serving his second year in that position, has been extremely busy in seeing to the smooth operation of an enlarged program. We have, therefore, been fortunate, indeed, to have Mr. Berkebile enter our school and effectively administer our program. Coming to Ferndale after a successful teaching and guidance career at Adams Twp. High School, Mr. Berkebile has been acclaimed by students and fac- ulty for his good beginning as an administrator. Our office staff has undergone further change with the retirement of our long-time secretary, Miss Wilma Mooney, after 27 years at Ferndale. She has been re- placed by Miss Bonnie Ryan, who now serves as secre- tary to Mr. Grimm, and by Miss Patricia Sass, who works with Mr. Berkebile. Both girls are recent grad- uates of our high school.

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.!4llCl WOMXJ A earn, anal gfazlfg feac . .CAGUCEP The Senior Class of 1956 sincere respect and deep, personal liking for Mr. Nyle Hershberger. In the two years that he has been teaching in Ferndale,Mr, Hersh- berger has proven to be a thorough, competent teacher. We believe that he is a man with a future. During school hours Mr. Hershberger teaches mathematics. When the school bell sends the students horneward, Mr. Hersh- berger then spends many hours ably coaching our junior high school boys in basketball and football, or instructing the golf team. His thoughtful advice is also important in his role as advisor for the senior class. This tribute from his students comes to a man, young in years of experience, but to one who has his heart and soul in the well- being of all of us. Hershberger in characteristic poses at work 15' 'A ,949 7 r Q! f ' ' 1 . f r1-- 3 .., fl W 1 J A ,