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

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MR. JOSEPH BUFAUNI Mr. Bufalini, President of the Board of Education, believes that our school is not just an institution for learning facts, but a place where each student can learn to meet life squarely and become a better citizen. DR. JAMES V. DIRENZO Dr. James V. Direnzo, treasurer of the Board of Education, is serving his second term this year. Although his time is consumed mostly by his profession, he relaxes by playing golf, his favorite sport. His philosobhy of education manifests itself in his work for the improvement of educa- tion in the Borough of Ambridge. He is a member of the Better Relations Committee and the Athletic Committee. EW 0 f gyucafion MRS. MARTHA KLUZ Mrs. Kluz has a keen interest in the school and its activities as is evidenced by her own personal interests. She is an artist in her own right and holds a college degree. MR. JOHN S. MAJCHER Mr. Majcher, a firm believer in training for the future, is an accountant by profession. Many of our students have had the pleasure of meeting with him at the country club where he plays a fine game of golf. Aside from his regular duties, he serves as vice-president of the board. 8 ,

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PRINCIPAL Happy are they who from earliest youth understand the meaning of duty. Dr. joseph Benkert DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM To love with our whole heart is the hasic principle of all true life. Mr. L. R. Taggart VOCATIONAL DIRECTOR The secret of success lies in knowing how to make use, not of what we have chosen, hut what is forced upon us. 7 Mr. Michael Serene vw 1 MIX, 'ff

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MRS, MARY LEIPER The competent secretary of the school board has been a member for ten years. Being a college graduate, she has a special interest in the education of the youth of our nation. She believes strongly in the demo- cratic principle and believes that this idea should be applied in all our schools to the fullest advantage. Raising a family is her main interest, leaving very little time for hobbies. DR. LASKOWSKI Dr. Laskowski, a member of the Board of Education for the past two years, is of the opinion that students should be made more aware of the importance of acquiring an adequate education. Although Dr, Laskowski is very busy at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dentistry, he finds time to witness many athletic contests and to fulfill his obligations to the Athletic and Finance Committees. 1 . .aw jr V Mj .X4m!rl'Jg r SJAOOK 'S A MR. THOMAS J. GARLAND Though new to Ambridge High School as a board member, his ardent loyalty and generous aid has already been reflected in the activities of the Board of Education. When not pursuing his profession as chemist, he is busy helping solve the problems of the Athletic Committee. MR. CAPUTO Mr. Caputo is the solicitor for the Ambridge School District. He meets regularly with the Board of Education and offers necessary legal advice. Mr. Caputo believes that cooperation among teachers and students is the principal factor in running an orderly school system. 9