Altoona High School - Horseshoe Yearbook (Altoona, PA)

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LEVI GILBERT, ED. D. Superintendent of Schools lt is interesting to know that the threads of the theme, Vision, are found running through this yearbook. Would that this yearbook were an open window. Would we want to look? Our anticipation, our vision through the misty future, will be brightened because of the successful activities of this class and the individual members of this class. Our hope is based on the fact that the members of this class represent a select group of American youths. We like to look at them as courageous, fearless, unselfish, capable and eager to find the best place in life for their service. A strong faith in the youth of today drives away the mists of doubt and helps all of us to see a better Altoona, a better America, because the Class of l911-O caught the vision of success in the Altoona High School.

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BOARD OF EDUCATION . . . Front Row-Mr. Meek, Mr. Leh mann, Dr. Gilbert. Second Row-Dr. Ray, Mr. Hite. Third R 0 w - Mr. Bowen, Mr. Zern, Mr. Thompson, Mr. Rey- nolds, Mr. Decker, Mr. Wilson S. C. BOWEN recently retired from a long and successful business career. As a member of the Blair County Motor Club, he is especially interested in its safety program. He has been a member of the Blair County Poor Board for four years. W. N. DECKER, a former teacher, a past presi- dent of the National Association of Public School Business Officials, and retired Secretary-Business Manager of the Altoona School District, is well qualified for Board membership. PARK S. HITE, a prominent business man, is vice president of the Blair-Bedford Council of Boy Scouts, and an active member of the Y. M. C. A. and the Chamber of Commerce. WILLIAM F. LEHMANN, president of the School Board, is keenly interested in the welfare of young people. His foremanship in the P. R. R. Testing Labora- tories has familiarized him with industrial conditions of the city. He is an active member of the Y. M. C. A. J. FOSTER MECK, who has served con- tinuously for twenty years as a member of the Board, is a lawyer by pro- fession. He has a wide knowledge of business and industrial conditions and is a director in the First National Bank. Mr. Meek is a golf enthusiast and a gardener who specializes in roses. DR. L. N. RAY is president of the Blair County Historical Society and a past president of the Central Penn- sylvania Dental Association. Coin and stamp collections and agriculture are his hobbies. PAUL R. REYNOLDS, a foreman in the P. R. R. Shops, is familiar with local conditions. Mr. Reynolds is interested in the Ameri- canization program of the American Legion and in the Y. M. C. A. He is a member of the City Park and Recreation Commission. BENNER M. WILSON, owner and manager of the William Penn Hotel, is a past president of the Baker School P. T. A. and now serves on the P. T. A. central council. Mr. Wilson is a member of the American Legion. Hobbies-avia- tion, music and art. WILLIAM R. ZERN, a well-known insurance repre- sentative, is a member of the Y. M. C. A. and the Chamber of Commerce. His hobbies are swimming and tennis.

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if in ff' Thx w x ..4 N. vii l X JOSEPH N. MADDOCKS Principal We are living in a world that is on the march. The present generation seems determined to set up a whole new scheme of things. Throughout the world there is a sense of aspiration. Mankind is in quest of a fuller and better life. lt is not easy to live in such a World. We are not sure that change will mean advancement. The question therefore arises: How can we live successfully in such a world, and how can we play our part so that the world of tomorrow will be a better world and change will be improvement? To youth falls the challenge. The opportunity and the need for making worthwhile civic contributions has never been greater. Now is the time to make adequate preparation for meeting the many problems which will soon face you as voting citizens in our great democracy.