Laurel Valley High School - Laurel Yearbook (New Florence, PA)

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leadership for educational achievement An important person in the life of every high school student is the principal. Mr. Pickup, in addition to his regular duties, gladly consults with students and discusses a.ny problems that may arise, He enjoys working with the Student Council in organizing the extracurricular program. His regular duties include the supervision of the course of study, recommendations to the Board of Education on matters of improving the educational system, and preparation of the program of studies, He attempts to co-ordinate the many services that our school system offers in order to meet the real needs of the L. V. students. Well liked by both faculty and student body, Mr. and Mrs. Pickup reside in Bolivar with their three children. Mr. Pickup holds a B. S. degree from Indiana State College and an M. Ed, degree from the University of Pittsburgh. Presently he is continuing his work at the University towards his doctorate. Mr. Fred M. Pickup, High School Principal Perky Miss LindaM2.gnani- takes any task in stride, A busy and reliable secretary is Mrs. Lana Gale Even during the busiest periods, this secretary keeps L99-I3 NBVGI' 2 dal' 8065 bv Wifh0l1f her Preparing?- offlce confusion to a minimum. bulletin or school form.

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3 5 i l Mr. John D. Jack, Supervising Principal This familiar smiling face is that of Mrs, Irene L, Beard. Supervising the many phases of the elementarypro- gram keeps her busy. Checking teachers ' attendance reports , arranging educational meet- ings, handling the bus sched- ule, and conferring with par- ents are just a few of a supervisor's duties. Somehow Mrs. Beard finds the time to speak before many organizations request- ing her services. The student body and faculty will long re- member the bright spot Mrs. Beard's humor created in their day and the prime ex- ample of mannerly conduct she maintains at all times. Mrs. Beard, a graduate of Indiana State College and the University of Pittsburgh, holds B. S. in Ed. and M, of Ed. degrees. ADMI I TRATOR provtded Controlling the deals of the Laurel Valley Joint School System is Mr. John D. Jack, an educator who has worked very hard to bring Laurel Valley afine education- al system. He has the great responsibility of the welfare, the education, and the super- vision of seventy-three professional and non-professional employees and 1519 stu- dents. This great task presents many duties for the chief administrator. Some of the more pertinent ones are presenting the budget to the Board, examining new text- books and visual aids, inspecting buildings and arranging for their care and main- tenance, and determining school policy. Mr. Jack frequently observes both teachers and students in classroom situations in order to deliberate on new techniques and teaching methods, Mr. Jack holds Masters degrees from the University of Michigan and Penn State University. Mr. Jack, re- spected by student body and faculty alike, resides in New Florence with his lovely wife. Mrs. Irene L. Beard, Elementary Principal

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g LANGUAGE AR encouraged students Mrs. Elnora J. Mr. William H. Chisnell Fllcklnger Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science -f Mrs. Norma Hornack Mr. James E. Irwin Between classes Mrs. Chisnell can be seen scurrying through the Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science halls with her collection of books and papers, necessary items for her senior English classes which stress both creative writing and literary interpretation. Mr. Flickinger visits briefly with Mr. Irwin to Mrs. Hornack, speech therapist, points out to Aaron discuss some aspect of jlmior high English. Shomo the location of the vocal cords. Mr. Toy, reading instructor, is very interested in his students' ability to speak clearly.