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

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Dedication OLUMJiS and volumes have been written fur a country, a person, or a cause, but no dedication could be more significant than this one to the people of Ambridge. Their contributing influence has been a deciding factor in placing our school in the high position it enjoys today. We will be eternally indebted to the pioneers who founded our town and its many diversified industries. If it were not for their toil and that of the thousands that followed them, our town would not have developed and neither would our school system. One of the greatest accomplishments of our forefathers is our school system. Continuously supported by the townspeople, it has paid rich dividends in better understanding between races, closer cooperation in civic activities, and in teaching good citizenship. The interest of the citizens of Ambridge has made possible the athletics, the student publications, and the host of forensic and dramatic work, which we have the privilege of taking part in. The first lessons of democracy, which are often used in later life, are taught in the classrooms. A good education is the best gift that any community can offer to its youth. This book is merely an outline of that school and its achievements; each page is dedicated to its contributors the people of Ambridge. f

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 In Memoriam Born in Poland in 1882. Dr. Joseph Pore came to America as a small boy. After deciding to enter the medical profession, he attended Maryland Medical School. At this school lie achieved the standing of an honor student. He graduated from this medical center on May 31st. 1911. I)r. Pore began his first practice in Youngstown. Ohio, where he resided for twenty-five years. Leaving Youngstown he came to Antbridge where he resumed his professional career in 1937. Here Dr. Pore has lived for ten years, serving five years as the school doctor. The doctor was a graduate pharmacist and specialized in heart diseases. In addition to this lie was selective service examining doctor. Dr. Pore has received several citations and honors from the President for his fine work. Being of ill health since the first of the year the doctor died in Mercy Hospital April 26. 1947 from a lingering illness. In the midst of arduous professional duties, he fo nd time to advise and befriend the many students of our school. Although his death terminated his active deeds, his good helpful influence will long be remembered.

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