Athens Area High School - Athenian Yearbook (Athens, PA)

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MISS CLARA A. CURTISS

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ALMA MATER W here the waters, mingling softly, Cast their silver}- chains Round our peaceful little Athens Alma Mater reigns. With the sturdy hills around her Guarding from all storm, And her proud head, crowned by heaven, Stands she, safe from harm. Chorus: Sing her praise in swelling chorus, Raise her to the sky. Hail to thee, our Alma Mater, Hail, dear Athens High!

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TO OUR FRIEND She gave me eyes, she gave me ears; And humble cares, and delicate fears; A heart, the fountain of sweet tears; And love and thought and joy. William Wordsworth. A true teacher is one who helps us to discover ourselves—is one who draws out our hidden abilities and encourages us in our hopes and ambitions. Hundreds of young people during the past years have deeply realized and sincerely appreciated the fact that Miss Clara A. Curtiss of our high school faculty has always been just that kind of teacher. She has made us realize that we are live human beings facing real problems, and through her sympathetic understanding of growing youth she has guided us in finding a solution to those problems. Her appreciation and interpretation of literature, her ability to make English a living and useful study, and her keen interest in encouraging and developing public speaking and dramatics have been a most valuable contribution to the academic work of the school. The success of our school publication, the Athenian, during these many years is due to her determination and wise planning and to the enthusiasm which she has aroused in others to keep the paper alive and vigorously representative of the student body. Her interest in athletics, especially in football, has endeared her to our teams, and her pep talks before many of the games helped to prepare for the coming fray. One of our cherished trophy cups is dedicated to her in recognition of her support in football and of her love for true sportsmanship. She has made an enviable contribution to the life of this community through her influence on and her teaching of its youth. It is with regret that we see her leave the active duties of a teacher in Athens High School, but we rejoice that her influence, her example, and her high ideals will always be with us and that we may continue to rely on her advice and judgment for our guidance. The student body, the faculty, and the Board of Education gratefully dedicate this 1935 Athenian and Senior Annual to Miss Curtiss. Eugene E. Crediford. Page five