Sunbury High School - Torch Yearbook (Sunbury, PA)

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Janet Emkson, A.B. Wilson College English LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT English, . . . Katharine M. Fernsler B.S., M.S. Pennsylvania State University Bucknell University English Evelyn J. Picton, A.B. Susquehanna University English Edward J. Zalinski A.B., M.A. Pennsylvania Military College Bucknell University Vocational English, Social Studies

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PRINCIPAL Along with the new school, Sunbury High has acquired a new principal, M. Eugene Hutchinson, formerly of Lewistown. Mr. Hutchinson has done a tremendous job in co-ordinating the new and old schools, the faculty, and the student body. Some of a principal’s duties, in order of their importance, are improving the staff and curriculum, maintaining order and discipline in co-operation with the faculty, building and improv- ing the extra-curricular program, self-improvement and growth on the job, public relations and community responsibility, mak- ing the schedule of classes, guidance and adjustment of pupils; desk work, supplies, and correspondence; and provision and upkeep of the buildings. Rhoda J. Passmore, A.B. Home and School Coordinator Pennsylvania State University Open house, sponsored by the 1’. T. A., drew a very good crowd of parents and teachers. Student Council members served as guides. Parent-Teachers’ Association This year the P. T. A. had for its pro- gram that of general guidance—inform- ing the parents on what was happening in the schools. The officers were: presi- dent, Mrs. Donald Bain; vice-president, Mrs. William Packer; secretary, Mrs. Hen- ry Mahaffey; and treasurer, Mrs. Fleming Houghton.

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B. Mary Shipe A.B., M.A. Susquehanna University Bucknell University English, French D. Roy Hoenstine, A.B. Wittenberg College Latin Daniel Hoy, A.B. Susquehanna University American History, German Speech, . . . Foreign Languages In order to understand a subject more com- pletely or to express oneself more sufficiently concerning a subject, a substantial knowledge of the English language is essential. The result of this knowledge is the attainment of the com- municative skills — reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The English curriculum stresses vocabulary development, clarity and fluency in speaking, and logical arrangement of thoughts. Mastery of these skills will develop the ability to think constructively and to express oneself distinctively. The study of foreign languages is important not only because it serves as a means of com- munication between the different countries of the world, but also because it acquaints the student with historical and cultural aspects of the countries. The languages available to stu- dents are French, Spanish, German, and Latin. Success in any field often depends on one’s ability to speak well. Speech habits are formed early in childhood and are corrected and im- proved throughout the school years. The speech course is the culmination of earlier training. The objective of this course is to enable one to speak properly with poise and self-confidence. George B. Nesline A.B., M.A. Bucknell University Columbia University Spanish Mechanical Drawing Mr. Hoenstine reviews with his Latin II class the intricacies of his language. 13