Pottsville High School - Hi S Potts Yearbook (Pottsville, PA)

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R. L. A. BU DAHN, in his own words, is quite a gamesterf' During his career he has entered almost all fields of sport, in- cluding baseball, football, basketball, handball, and lastly, golf, in which he is intensely interested. Hunting, fishing, and automobiling Cparticularly night drivingj are also included in his pleasures. An exceptionally keen interest in chess enabled llr. Bu Dahn to claim the distinction of not only play- ing, but defeating the champion of Nlinnesota. Due to the pressure of his work, Nlr. Bu Dahn's reading is confined largely to philosophy and psy- chology, although he enjoys reading fiction of the highest type. ln his opinion, legitimate stage pro- ductions are far more interesting than the motion pictures. He enjoys public speaking, but would rather avoid the attendant publicity. Our Super- intendent is a great home lover and due to the uncertain nature of his work he doubly appreciates every hour he spends at home. f fu-, L V: pci, SUPERINTENDENT L. A. BU DAHN R. BU DAHN was born and raised in Theresa, VVisconsin. His father was a merchant and also operated a department store, a creamery and a farm implement business, besides owning a farm, from which diversity of pursuits Mr. Bullahn received a valuable working experience as a boy. His elementary education was received in Theresa and he gained his high school diploma in Horicon, XVisconsin. He continued his education in Blil- waukee, where he graduated from Normal school, the Spenserian Business College, and the University of VVisconsin. Upon the com- pletion ot his education, he worked at the University of Chicago and did graduate work at Teachers College, Columbia University. lllr. Hu Dahn began his teaching career in a rural school in which he became principal after three years. He next graduated to the position of high school teacher and then to that of principal. His next step took him into his present position, that of superintendent. which he held in a number of cities before he became Professor of Psychology in State College, Kent, Uhio. From there be returned to public school administration at Fostoria, Ohio, after which he came to Pottsville. fm-Q' fi

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COR RIDOR GJ' Q' A , 1 . I r W' R AN , ws-A CAFETERIA

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ol nature and the open road. lle has done exten- sive hiking in this region, being a keen enthusiast ol' that form ol exercise. lle also takes great pleas- ure in both observing and participating in numerous sports. 'lihrough his entire school career, the base- hall diamond was the center of his interest in ath- letics. llut this interest did not monopohze his leisure time, lor he also found occasion to acquire exp tering ot action on the gridiron. Ar various times he has tretpiently played volley ball. whose fast action he keenly enjoys. lle has now passed beyond the stage of participation in most of these sports Jlllt IIIN R. IJ. H. H. l,lfNCllfl. is a product of our own Schuylkill County. He was born and raised in the near vicinity of Cressona, where he received his elementary education and also graduated from Cr esso n a High School. His lirst step in advanced education was taken when he entered Keystone State 'l'each- ers' College. After his graduation from this institution, hc continued his studies in llluhlenberg College and succeeded in obtaining his 13.8. degree there. The next and linal step in his quest for knowl- edge was his entrance to Harvard llnivcrsity. llpon leaving Har- vard, he received his lid. KI., and with this excellent equipment, he was ready to enter the teaching field. lllr. l,engel received his lirst teaching experience in Schuylkill Haven, where he held the position of a high school teacher of math- ematics. He soon departed from this locality. Again, the induce- ment this tilne was the offer of a position as high school principal of lwauch Chunk. After a year here, he was ollercd and accepted the position of principal at Pottstown High School. lfrom here. he again returned to Schuylkill County to act in the capacity of prin- cipal in our own Pottsville High School. PRINCIPAL D. H. H. LENGEL R. l,l'if-llilfl, linds the greatest relief from his exacting work in the contemplation and enjoyment ot the beauties and allurements lK'l'll'llk'l' in basketball, besides receiving a smat- l hnds his greatest source ot pleasure on the ten- court