New Castle High School - Ne Ca Hi Yearbook (New Castle, PA)

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FRANK L. ORTH

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 C3NE-CA-HI1 6 ■3 (in iflisH iHarif differ Who has so skillfully and wisely directed the course of the Class of ’23 during its four eventful years, do we Slip rntnr (£laaa of Shp Npui (£aatlr High § rhmil gratefully dedicate Shia Annual

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OUR PRINCIPAL As Ne-Ca-Hi’s largest class goes forth to find a place in life it marks another step in the development of a great institution under the hand of a man of purpose. All loyal sons and daughters of Ne-Ca-Hi delight to honor the man who has made her what she is today. Other master builders have had their part in the work but no one has had his life so completely wrapped up in our school as has our principal, Frank L. Orth. Mr. Orth’s service to Ne-Ca-Hi has continued for almost two decades and has taken many forms. He taught science wrhen it was necessary to make bricks without straw. When the modern high school plant was built he was head of the science department. He then laid out plans that were incorporated into that part of the building to be occupied by his department. These plans meet the needs today and will continue to do so many years, showing his foresight. It is of special interest to know that Mr. Orth was the first real supervisor of the business of our high school’s publications. There was not so much talk about budgets for household expenses and what not then, but it soon became possible to know how the business stood at any particular time. The Monitor had almost gone onto the rocks several times earlier by reaching out too far. That has not happened since and can never happen again because the Monitor has funds permanently invested and Mr. Orth has insisted that the business management show enough enterprise each year to meet expenses. After J. L. Thalman had reorganized the school and put new spirit into it there seemed to be little room for improvement. Yet when Mr. Orth became principal he took up Ne-Ca-Hi’s motto, “Nothing but the Best” and, by thorough-going methods, improved almost everything he found. Greater things have been accomplished in many activities than ever before. Among other things a sound set of financial rules were established to govern all the activities so that they find it necessary to keep in good financial condition. Mr. Orth has his hand upon all the manifold activities of a large school and the cafeteria, the orchestra, the band, and the rest have benefitted thereby. His plans have resulted in many new pieces for our orchestra and band and new uniforms for the latter. During the past year he has given special attention to building up a library that will enable all the departments of the school to carry on their work properly. Most of its books and equipment are the result of his planning and contriving. and gifts from classes in whom he has instilled a devotion to the school. Our principal is best appreciated and will be best remembered by the departing classes for the way in which he deals w’ith boys and girls. His fairness is that of a true friend and guide. When a student is told that he is wrong, there is no doubt about it. Kindness and firmness he shows as the occasion demands. For both we shall always hold him in the highest regard and may Ne-Ca-Hi rise to new heights of achievement under his guiding hand.