Altoona High School - Horseshoe Yearbook (Altoona, PA)

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Representatives of the People An orchid to the Dictators of our school system! They are not really Dictators-because the Altoona High school is a democratic institution and the board members are direct repre- sentatives of the people. However, they have the last word in any problem of importance that may arise in our schools. Another factor which elimi- nates these men from the list of the present-day Dictators is the way in which they use their power sparingly and for good only. The board holds its meetings on the first Monday of every month. If some- thing important arises in the meantime, special meetings are called by the presi- dent. The superintendent attends these meetings. These men who guide the educational policies of the Altoona school system have many responsibilities. They must have a head for businessv as one of their duties is taking care of all the financial problems in the school district. Setting the millage for school taxes and Seated- Dr. Gilbert Mr. Thompson Dr. Ray Mr. Lehmann Standing-M Dr. Tippery Mr. Getz Mr. Zern Mr. Burd Mr. Meek Mr, Wilson Mr. Reynolds purchasing supplies needed for the en- tire system are tasks to which they must lend their talents. The directors must see that buildings and equipment are in good repair, they also control the erec- tion of new buildings. The Board of Education elects all em- ployees of the school system, including supervisors, teachers, clerks, heating engineers, janitors, and others. The school directors, elected by the people, hold office for terms of two, four, or six years. Elections take place as terms expire. This system of elec- tions always leaves some experienced men on the board, thus eliminating danger of sudden changes in educa- tional policy. Citizens who elect a man for this re- sponsible ofiice show that they have confidence in his judgment and integ- rity. The position of school director is a responsible one, and it is, indeed, an honor to be a member of the Altoona Board of Education. Page Thirteen

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Superintendent of Schools Dr. Levi Gilbert LEVI GILBERT, B. S., M. A., D. Ed. Shippenshurg Normal School, Franklin and Marshall College, University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh. A Message to the Students The student and teacher groups who have spent time in planning this school annual are to be congratulated on the theme to be seen and read as the enthu- siast turns the pages of this book. lt is so easy to read between the lines, and under every picture-Mind, Body, and Spirit. Mind-the very book itself indi- cates a mental development, a progress from one stage of achievement to a better and higher terrace or position nearer individual mental maturity. The individual records as written tell the story of teaching and learning. Mind, Body, and Spirit-briefly the whole book gives us a picture of achievement -better minds, physical maturityra spiritual loyalty for all thatis good. This annual is an index into a bigger volume yet to be written as these students carry on their life's work. Page Twelve

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dministrative Joseph N. Maddocks, B. S., M. A., Principal. Juniata College, Pennsylvania State College, Columbia. University, University of Pitts- burgh. Marion R. Bancroft, B.,A., Girls' Attendance Director, Faculty Group Leader. Bucknell University, Summer Sessions at Columbia University. ' Annie C. Campbell, B. A., M. A., Head of English Department. Wilson College, Pennsylvania State College: Summer Sessions at Harvard University, University of Michigan, Columbia Univer- sity, Oxford Summer Meeting, Oxford, Eng- land. Earl W. Dickey, B. S., Boys' Attendance Di- rector, Director of Student Activities. Fac- ulty Group Leader. Juniata College, University of Southern Cali- fornia, Columbia University, California State Teachers College. Elisabeth K. Eyre, B. S., P. E., Girls' Physi- cal Dlrector and Athletic Coach. Arnold College, University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania State College, Juniata College. William Gibbons, B. S., Director, Vocational Department. - Pennsylvania State College, Juniata College. Irvin S. Gress, B. A., M. Ed., Dean of Boys, Faculty Group Leader. George Washington University, Columbia University, University of Pittsburgh. Charles M. Grimminger, M. A., Head of Lan- guage Department. A . ' Bucknell University. 4 John L. Hoover, B. A., M. A., Head of Com- mercial Department. Western Kentucky State Teachers College, University of Kentucky, Pennsylvania State College, --New York University, University of Pittsburgh. . it - 1 1