West View High School - Westvian Yearbook (West View, PA)

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g 47 x ROBERT C. GESEY'-Typewriting I, ll, Sponsor of Athletics, B. S. Indiana State Teachers College, M.Ed. University of Pittsburgh. CAROLYN A. GIBSON-Biology I, II, Senior Science, Sponsor of Science Activities, A.B. West Virginia University, M.A. West Virginia University. GUY A. GUADAGNlNO7Hygiene, Physical Education, Assistant Football Coach, Intra- mural Basketball and Volleyball Director, B.S. University of Pittsburgh, M.Ed. University of Pittsburgh. ANN H. HARTMANN7AIgebra ll, Trigonometry, Solid Geometry, B.S. Indiana State Teachers College, M Ed. University of Pittsburgh. PHYLLIS McCABE Homemaking, Sponsor of Future Home- makers of America, Sophomore Class, B.S. Indiana State Teachers College. VERNON W. METZ World History, American History, Director of Activities, A.B. Capital University, M.Litt. University of Pittsburgh. EMMA DEAN MORRIS English ll, A.B. Muskingum College, M.A. University of Pittsburgh. ELMER H. PUCHTA Guidance Consultant, Faculty Business Man- ager of Westvian, A.B. University of Pitts- burgh, M.Ed. University of Pittsburgh. HELEN E. REA Librarian, Sponsor of Library Club, B.S. Clarion State Teachers College, M.Litt. Uni- versity of Pittsburgh, M.S.L.S. Western Re- serve University. LOWELL E. WALKUP--World History, B.S. Northern Illinois State Teachers College, M.Ed. University of Pittsburgh. JOHN F. WEIXEL4-Plane Geometry, Senior Mathematics, Wrestling Coach, Sponsor of Sophomore Class, B.S. Edinboro State Teachers College. IVY YOUNG WILLIS-Atleading Consultant, A.B. Muskingum College, M.Ed. Univer- sity of Pittsburgh. HARRIET M. WRIGHT-Bookkeeping, Office Practice, Business English, Senior Girls' -:J--' Counselor, Financial Sponsor of West Wind, Sponsor of Senior Class, B.S. Indiana State Teachers College. I, G 'G- '.m,'.- 'f ' - tt, .., Mr. Guudugnino, Miss Rea, Miss Seitz, Min Aiken, Miss McCabe, and Mr. Tiffany chat in the teocher's room. 'Q' Science and math subiects are ably instructed by Mr. Weixel, Mr. Gay, Mr. Waldfogle, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Hartmann, and Mrs. Gibson.

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ALICE C. CONNER-Vocal Music, Sophomore Girls' Guidance Counselor: Sponsor of Vocal Ensembles: B.A. Bethany College, M.A. Carnegie Institute of Technology. DAVID C. CRAIG-French I, ll, English Ill, Sponsor of Hi-Y, Senior Class Play, B.S. Geneva College: M.Litt. University of Pittsburgh. MARY VIRGINIA DELP-English III, Play Production, Junior Girls' Guidance Counselor, Sponsor of Junior Class, West Wind, Junior Class Play, Commencement, A.B. Grove City College, M.Ed. University of Pittsburgh. JOSEPH W. GAY-Physics, Junior Science, Co-Sponsor of Hi-Y, Sponsor of Junior Classy language teachers Mr. Craig, Mr. Smith, Miss Delp, Miss Morris, Miss Vance, and Mr. Herman show one phase of their ability by diagraming an appropriate sentence. B.S. California State Teachers College. our dispatchers The high school's excellent teaching staff is truly a most important factor in the education of the West View student. Every student, whether he is taking the academic, commer- cial, or general course, is assured of the best possible training. Science is probably one of the most popular courses in West View. The fundamentals are taught in Biology l, physics, and chemistry, and creative genius is displayed in the iunior science, Biology II, and senior science classes. A very adequate course in mathematics is offered. It includes plane geometry, Algebra Il, trigonometry, and senior math. Languages are a source of enioyment and knowledge. Many students may be found spouting Spanish, French, or even Latin, to the amazement of their strictly English-speaking friends. History, a required subject for all, is livened up by films and discussions on current events. Psychology is also taught as part of the senior history course. Those who plan to enter the commercial world have instruction in typewriting, book- keeping, consumer education, and office prac- tice. They are always well qualified for the business field. There are several courses available for those who are blessed with more artistic tal- ents. Music, art, home economics, and indus- trial arts teachers give training which is valu- able to some students in deciding their CCI'eeI'S. Much of the success of the graduates of West View can be attributed to these teachers who work hard and sincerely to provide each student with the background necessary for the citizens of tomorrow. NELSON V. TIFFANY-Industrial Arts: Golf Coach: B.S. California State Teachers College, M.Ed. California State Teachers College. DEllA G. VANCE-Latin ll, English Il, Sponsor of Junior Classical League, A.B. Uni- versity of Pittsburghy M.L. University of Pittsburgh. DOROTHY M. WADLINGER-Bookkeeping I, Typing I, Commercial Introduction: Assistant Sponsor of Student Council, B.S. Mercyhurst College, M.Ed. University of Pittsburgh. ROBERT H. WALDFOGLE-Plane Geometry, Senior Mathematics, Algebra Ig B.S. University of Pittsburgh. Y Our history teachers, Mr. Hartman, Mr. Metz, Mr. Walkup, Mrs. Hartman and Mrs. Craig ploy an important part in our education.

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BCARD CF EDUCATION stockholders 1 Standing-Robert W. Smiley, G. Kenneth Wilson, Albert Weise, H. B. Reynolds, Dr. C. W. Cummings, John Skillen, M. R. Frings, Martin Newcomer, D. B. Perrin. Seated-Arthur Besnecker, Harry P. Schane, Mrs. Florence Schick, l. C. Morehouse, Edward Hunter, Harry G. Canning, Mrs. Esther S. Hopf, Harold Johnson. Few people take time to consider the im- portance of our school board, but it is a very hard-working group which deserves a great deal of credit. Citizens of West View and Ross Township elect the members of the board for a term of six years. The fine iob done by these men and women is the result of many hours spent in solving the school problems of a rapidly progressing community. They held at least one meeting a month in the high school library. Mr. L. C. Morehouse was the capable presi- dent, and Mr. Edward Hunter faithfully ful- filled the duties of vice-president. Secretary for the year was Mr. Harry G. Canning, and Mrs. Esther S. Hopf served as associate secretary. Along with the usual problems of regulating school taxes and expenditures, hiring per- sonnel and maintenance workers, the problem of the overcrowded conditions of the school has become a maior issue. The board plans to build a new high school on the Heim Farm, a six room elementary building in the Gass Road area, and a three room addition to the Evergreen School. These buildings are part of a long range building plan that will relieve present conditions and allow for future growth. Although we fail to realize the time and effort these citizens put forth in solving the problems of the North Hills Joint School Dis- trict, we, the students of West View High School, wish to express our sincere apprecia- tion for every opportunity which the Board of Education has provided for us.