Kingston High School - Kingstonian Yearbook (Kingston, PA)

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MR. IOHN B. KENNEDY Superintendent John B. Kennedy, who came to Kingston from Columbia, Pennsyl- vania, is about to complete his third year as head of the Borough Schools. During these three years Mr. Kennedy has not only efficiently directed the school affairs, but has also taken an active part in improving the social and civic conditions in Kingston. Under his direction and with the aid of the teachers and pupils, hundreds of tons of paper and scrap metal were collected for the war effort. Since coming to Kingston Mr. Kennedy has organized and supervised the Junior Police Traffic Force in each building. These junior traffic officers direct pupil traffic at all street crossings each school day. They are a distinct aid to the Borough police and are the means of preventing accidents to pupils going to and from school. We wish Mr. Kennedy continued success in all his undertakings. MR. P. A. GOLDEN Our High School Principal, Mr. P. A. Golden, possesses the qualities that make for success as an administrator and execu- tive. He is an exponent of fairness and common sense. Because of his dignity of mind and warmth of heart he handles the problems of both teachers and students with courtesy, patience and understanding. His native integrity and good humor are two traits we have learned to depend upon. During these trying days, Mr. Golden's Wisdom and foresight have helped keep morale at a high level, and those who have entered the armed forces and institutions of higher learning are grateful for his sound advice. He enthusiastically sponsors any under- taking that will refiect glory upon Kingston High School and credit upon its faculty and students. We who attend Kingston High School are proud of its excellent educational standing made possible by its able faculty and prin- cipal. MRS. LELA HAMILTON As dean of girls, Mrs. Hamilton is an asset to our High School. She possesses that rare gift of understanding the many problems of high school girls and her spirit of friendliness and cooperation have en- deared her to all those who have sought her advice. She has ably sponsored the Girl Reserve Club and the success of its social functions testify to her splendid organizing ability and originality of ideas. As sponsor of the Junior Red Cross she has the privilege of aiding greatly in our war effort. She is especially qualified for this work which yields abundant results. Because of her lively interest this worthy organization is hailed by the entire student body. A capable teacher, and an inspiring guide, Mrs. Hamilton is held in high esteem by all of the students. MR. JOHN B. KENNEDY Superintendent MR. P. A. GOLDEN Principal MRS. LELA HAMILTON Dean of Girls

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CHARLES B. I-IUMPLEBY A. HARDEN COON DR. A. W. GROVER The power of education is greater than any other single force in the world. Education teaches men how to control the forces of nature and changes the thoughts and actions of man himself. The United States has learned from World War II the value of every human resource. Only through the strength of her people can a country maintain a place of leadership in the world. We cannot understand the world and its inventions in these complex times without a high degree of education. Because education is so vital to our armed forces, every individual who is instrumental in furthering the education of American youth is contributing a share toward the preservation of our precious heritage of freedom and equal- ity for all. Our School Directors realize this need for trained citizens and they are doing everything in their power to give each student in Kingston an opportunity for a profitable education. To the men on the Board of Education falls the task of directing education in the public schools of our community. These men willingly give their time and assistance to the improving of education in our town. Along with all their other duties, they hire teachers, authorize the purchase of school supplies, and maintain and repair borough school buildings. The President of the School Board, Mr. Charles B. Humpleby, is ably as- sisted by Dr. A. W. Grover, the Vice-Presidentg Mr. Arthur Powell, the Sec- retary, Mr. A. Harden Coon, Mr. Albert Fairchild, Mr. Samuel Rileigh and Mr. Edward Conrad. We of the student body wish to express our sincere appreciation to these men, who are doing all in their power toward the betterment of public school education, for only through teaching can the long campaign for human progress be won. Only men and women of ability and long vision can do the work of the schools-the making of citizens who are wise enough and brave enough to establish and maintain a dynamic world order without war. ARTHUR SAMUEL AL!IER'l' A. EDWARD MARITA HYGHES POWICLL RILEIGH l AlliCHII.DS CONRAD Clerk to School lioarrl

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ESTGLISH DEPA RTMENYT LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT lv-A Fo--' :left to risrhtl--Mrs. Reynolds. Miss A. Williams, Mrs. Thomas. Fila' 'RAW Neff t0 Vifzht -Miss Sweet. Miss Thompson. Miss M0Hush Mrs. Hanson. rs' Page' o0m,d Rm,'.,,M,.s- Schulz' Miss Zawatski, MMS Weis' Miss Cronin' Miss Second RowfMiss Pritchard, Miss Weis, Miss Lee. Dcvenflorf. ENGLISH DEPARTMENT The English Department. under the supervision of Miss Anita Williams, is the largest department in High School. Our English studies are composed of both grammar and American and English Literature. The Freshman English curriculum is composed chiefly of grammar. Nevertheless, a little time is devoted to the study of such literature as Treasure Island . Sophomore English delves a little more deeply into the construction of letters. themes, etc. Some of the classics we studied are Tale of Two Cities and lvanhoe . COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT First Ron lleft to riprhtl -Miss Brrmn, Miss Hoo1nel', Miss llarrow, Thompson. Second Row -Miss Cahalan, Mr. Keihler, Mr. McConnell, Miss Kane. SCIENCE DEPARTMENT First Row tleft to right! Mr. tliltlns, Miss lllinstan, Mr. lvesmi. Second RowW'Ml'. Brenner, Mr. Anthony, Mr. llankey, Mr. l'l1g1h. LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT One of the most active departments in the Kingston High School is the Language Department. Each lan- guage teacher, aside from his customary teaching ac- tivities, takes a great interest in her particular club, such as: Latin Club, Pan-American Club, German Club, and Le Cercle Francais. The Latin course acquaints the students with Latin grammar, Caesar, Cicero, and Virgil, in that order. Besides giving the students a foundation of Spanish, this course includes an intensive study of grammar, prose reading, and free composition. The German classes aim to develop the students abil- ity to read and speak the German language intelligently and diligently. Grammar, translations, supplemented by short stories compromise the study of French. In almost any occupation, the pupil will find his knowledge of a foreign language invaluable. C0 MMERCIAL DEPARTM ENT The war, although it brings with it disaster and de- struction, does some good in its own way. lt has taught us to be more conscientious and sensitive, to the task that lay before we students, who will play a major part in the reconversion program. The Commercial Depart- ment certainly does its all to lead students on the road to success. l We were sorry to lose two valuable teachers-Mrs. B. Shepherd and Miss E. Davenport. They have been very capably replaced by former graduates of Kingston High School-Miss Kane and Miss Darrow, respectively. It is through the efforts and under the guiflance of the entire Commercial Department that students have the desire and the ego to make a success of themselves in their business careers. SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Kingston High School is fortunate in having such a comprehensive and well-organized Science Department. During this period of war. and in the time of peace to follow, the world's progress will be dependent upon the advancement of science. Kingston High School is pre- paring its students to fit into this age of science by offering a chance to study under trained and capable supervision. The course ofered to Freshmen is General Science which takes from the special branches of sciences what we should know about our environment. Biology, the study of plants and animals, is offered to Sophomores. ln the Junior and Senior years, the course in science broadens, and four branches are presented: Chemistry, physics, aeronautics, and senior science. Thus we see that Kingston High School is fully capable to send each student into the world possessing a knowledge of the fundamentals of science.