Parkland High School - Par Key Yearbook (Orefield, PA)

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flrt We are fortunate at P.H.S. to have Dr. Swallow as a member of our art staff. He is known throughout the eastern section of the country for his many beautiful works of art. Miss Schaffer, the other art teacher at Parkland, has been here for two years. She takes most of the seventh and eighth grade art classes and loves the work, despite the noise. Music Mr. Reimschissel, the man of a thousand notes, is the director of our senior and junior bands. One of his main tasks during the year is the preparation of the students tor concerts. While Miss Peters is busy rehearsing with her senior chorus for coming events. Miss Steiner is engrossed with her junior chorus. Besides these extra activities, both these charming ladies also conduct music classes and travel to the elementary schools in the district. Driver Tram my Our courageous driver training instructor is Mr. Dorney, who has a very capable assistant, Mr. Rizzi. Mr. Dorney spends many long and weary hours in the scat of the driver training car. There have been and probably will be many times that he is thankful for dual controls on the ’59 Chevy. An alumnus of P.H.S., he can frequently be seen with his wife and three children enjoying one of our basketball games. Page 16

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Physical Education Do you find your muscles drooping, or your waistline expanding? Perhaps you should dash over to the gym. I’m sure Mr. Wilson or Mr. Ettinger could help you get back in shape. However, the girls might find their exercises too strenuous. Miss Lesher, Miss Birosik, or Mrs. Wotring are more your speed! Our gymnastic equipment includes everything from a trampoline to a score of square dancing records. Did you ever try “tramping” to the tune of “The Spanish Cavaliero”? Home Economics The pleasant aromas which spread through the halls downstairs come from Mrs. Reitz’s cooking classes. Betty Crocker couldn't stimulate our appetites more! From the cooking room, one can easily hear the hum of the sewing machines, which are located next door. Mrs. Podany is in charge of this department, and examples of her students’ work can often be found in the showcase across from her room. Besides preparing our girls to become thrifty housewives, Mrs. Podany also arranges the frequent banquets held by various groups at Parkland. Page 15

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fuel us trial Arts Let’s now visit a part of the school virtually unknown to the girls, namely — the shops. We come first to Mr. Lutz, whom we keep extremely busy printing tickets for our various organizations. To Mr. Hausman go our thanks for the very appropriate stage settings which added so much to our productions. Mr. Stevenson is our popular metal shop teacher, who often helps students with their art projects — namely, fixing metal tables. A certain tall, red-headed teacher, by the name of Mr. Chattin, can be found in the extreme eastern section of our lower floor. He is the agricultural teacher responsible for supervising our Future Farmers of America, who have received many honors for their projects at numerous fairs and farm shows. He works side by side with the boys to be sure they are carrying out his orders correctly and efficiently. Being the only agricultural teacher at Parkland, he has certainly achieved perfection in his students and in his course. Agriculture Page 17