Ambridge Area High School - Bridger Yearbook (Ambridge, PA)

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Board of Education Top: Blonorik, Bufolini, Byers, Caputo. Bottom: Duzy, Graham, Kraft, Radakovich. The Ambridge Board of Education had the responsiblity of seeing that the opportunities of education were presented to the youth of the community. The members of that group have met that responsibility in a commendable manner. Many obstacles have been surpassed in order to keep our schools functioning efficently and meeting the needs of the time. Legal advice was given by the Solicitor, Eugene A. Caputo. The officers and committees of the board were: President Mr. John J. Graham Vice President Mr. Elmer Blanarik Secretary Miss Mary Radakovich Treasurer Mr. Frank Duzy COMMITTEES FINANCE Mr. Frank Duzy, Chairman Mr. Joseph Bufalini Mr. Elmer Blanarik BUILDING Mr. Elmer Blanarik, Chairman Mr. Frank Duzy Mr. Ted Kraft ATHLETIC Mr. Joseph Bufalini, Chairman Mr. Elmer Blanarik Miss Mary Radakovich EDUCATIONAL Miss Mary Radakovich, Chairman Mr. Frank Duzy Mr. Vernon Byers GROUNDS SUPPLY Mr. Ted Kraft, Chairman Mr. Joseph Bufalini Mr. Vernon Byers Mr. Vernon Byers, Chairman Miss Mary Radakovich Mr. Ted Kraft SINKING FUND Mr. John Graham Miss Mary Radakovich Mr. Frank Duzy

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Michael F. Serene, Assistant Principal MICHAEL F. SERENE The education of American Youth in this cge is of vastly greoter importance than at any time in our history. The world is no longer geared to a 50 mile per hour speed but to terrific speeds of 300 miles per hour and more. The mistakes that could happen and be corrected at 50 m.p.h. are mistakes that cannot be corrected at 300 m.p.h. speeds. It follows, then, that American Youth must be educated to such a great extent that mistakes do not or seldom happen. The faster the world progresses, the greater must be the education of Youth. Education, and that means any education, must be founded on facts. Only with a firm foundation of facts, the fundamentals of education, con American Youth develop the vision and foresight to enable him to fcce the future. Fundamentals in any activity, be they chemistry or football, can be learned only the hard way, by drill, repetition and endless study. I believe that American Youth will face the future in this super-scientific world confidently, knowing that there is hard work ahead but ready, willing, and able to do it. DAVID A. SNYDER It is clear that the educational needs of this generation are not like those of any that has preceded it. I am glad, therefore, that the BRIDGER offers to the students of Ambridge a pictorial interpretation of the ways in which the purposes of modern education are being realized in our school. The aims and purposes of modern education as shown in this book apply in various ways and with vorying emphasis to all senior high pupils. Briefly summarized, these educational purposes are: Self-Realization, Human Relationships, Economic Efficiency, and Civic Responsibility. It is the business of our school to supply youth with information. Information which will cause the youth to speak clearly, read efficently, and calculate accurately. The educated person, whom we expect the youth to become, must also be skilled in listening; informed about health; participate in sports; have intellectual interests; appreciate beauty; and show character in his daily life. L. R. Taggart, Supervisor of Vocational Department L. R. TAGGART He who hath a trade hath an estate were the words of that fundamental and wise man, Benjamin Franklin. We appreciate these words ever more today when we consider how much we have advanced industrially over Benjamin Franklin's time. Everything today is mechanized. General SommerviMe has said that out of every one hundred men coming to us, eighty-six of them should be equipped with some trade to make a successful modern army. This fact is also true in this day of modern industry. The youth of today who has not inherited an estate can secure one in our modern high school, ond it is an estate that he can have for the rest of his life, Benjamin Franklin style. David A. Snyder, Assistant Principal

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The Faculty and Its Work In the classrooms of the school, the student receives training of the mind and body, necessary to prepare him for a well-rounded future. That each student develop soundness of mind and health of body is the objective of our high school courses. Each department contributes in some way to this collective aim. Youth learns to care for and maintain a clean, healthy body through physical education and the study of hygiene. He is taught to appreciate true beauty through the creative work of the Art and Music departments. Poise, self-confidence, and development of the art of speech delivery, all accomplishments of the public speech student, help to enable the youth to express more eloquently and confidently the knowledge he has gained throughout the high school years. The cultural effect is gained from the study of the languages, French and Spanish, as well as the classic Latin. Chemistry, biology, and physics prepare the scientifically minded for further training in the field of science. The practical value of mathematics is emphasized by extensive courses in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. For those interested in the business world, a commercial course is offered. Those boys mechanically inclined are urged to take advantage of the machinery, equipment, and courses of study under the Vocational Department, while girls may prepare for home-making in the Home Economics Department. Practical and cultural value are both embodied in the English class, where every-day use of grammar is taught— plus the great literature of America and England. Since every young American should be thoroughly acquainted with the problems that our country must face after this war is won, the history classes include American History, civics, and Problems of Democracy. Yes, the graduating senior, having received a well-rounded education, steps confidently forth to face the future through the efforts of our faculty.