Baldwin High School - Balthi Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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Wilbert C. Brandtonies ELMER l. lVIcGlBBENY Assistant Principal One of the busiest faculty members of Baldwin High School is Mr. McGibbeny. He originally taught classes dealing with mathe- matics and later became Assistant Principal in 1946. As our enrollment has increased, his duties have become more numerous. In his new oflice, Room 129, he has the daily task of issuing excuses for absentees and tardy students. He is helped in this part of his work by the new otlice secretary, Miss Pro- phater. This Work is followed by checking attendance and issuing absentee lists, which are distributed to each teacher every morning. Mr. McGibbeny also arranges bus schedules, and supervises the loading and unloading of the school buses. He is in charge of the sys- tem of hall monitoring during the school day. Mr. McGibbeny received his Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Education de- gree from the University of Pittsburgh. WILBERT C. BRANDTON IES Principal In the short time in which Baldwin High School has been in existence it has acquired a fine record for having a well-mannered and competent student body. The credit for this stagdard goes to Mr. Brandtonies, and his able sta . Mr. Brandtonies is well known to the stu- dents as a friend, disciplinarian, and adviser. He maintains close contact with the students, by visiting the classroom of each teacher every nine weeks, by checking study halls regularly, and by standing at some strategic point in the halls while classes change. Important duties which are under his juris- diction include the preparation of schedules for students and teachers, the selection of text- books and supplies, and the arrangement of an extra-curricular program. Mr. Brandtonies received a Bachelor of Science degree from Waynesburg College and a Master of Education degree from the Uni- versity of Pittsburgh. Elmer I. McGibbeny 41 gills I 1 img? 5 l fi

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l W. ROBERT PAYNTER Supervising Principal Not enough praise can be given to our Supervising Principal, Mr. Paynter, for the educational and social gains our community has enjoyed since his arrival at Baldwin. Mr. Paynter received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Pennsylvania State College, and his Master of Education degree from the Uni- versity of Pittsburgh. Mr. Paynter first taught at West View. His talents were not to go unnoticed, as he soon attained the position of Supervising Prin- cipal there. He has since been with the Bald- win Township School District serving in the same capacity. One of Mr. Paynter's many achievements was making the dream of a new junior High School for Whitehall Boro a reality. It will be temporarily known as South junior High. This ultra-modern structure is expected to be located on a beautiful site at the end of Curry Road. It will have two floor levels and will accommodate seven hundred students. This one and a half million dollar school was de- signed with an eye toward the future, annexes may be added as our community grows and demands enlarged facilities. Construction is expected to begin about September, 1953. In connection with this project, was the proposed addition of classrooms and facilities for Sick- man and McGibney Schools. Due to Mr. Paynteris efforts, new courses of study have been added to the curricula of Baldwin. Among these are classes in public speaking, journalism, speech correction, and drivers, education. Although Mr. Paynteris new position de- mands a great deal of time, he always has time to bid a friendly hello to the students. We will always remember Mr. Paynter's friendship and guidance toward us.

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DEP RTMENT CHHDANCE C UNSELOR I Ernest Harrison Elizabeth P. Pcnsom For the first time in our history We had two full-time guidance counselors. Each sen- ior Was interviewed to discuss future plans and a college tour was made to give the stu- dents a better view of college life. With the help of the counselors, new students became acquainted with the school in a more friendly manner and transfers Were made with less confusion. Giving standardized achievement tests and arranging schedules for the follow- ing year took up a great deal of their time. Miss Pensom received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Pennsylvania College for Wonieng Mr. Harrison received his Bachelor of Science degree from Slippery Rock State Teachers College. Both counselors received their Master of Education degrees from the University of Pittsburgh. l It is the responsibility of the health de- partment 'to find those students Whose ill health hampers scholastic achievement. The school doctors Who conduct physical and den- tal examinations are assisted by Mrs. Silver- hart, the school nurse, and by Mrs. Church, the dental hygienist. Permanent health cards furnish an up-to-date medical history for each student. Classroom teachers are kept in- formed about students Who have physical de- fects. The health room is a first aid station for those With minor ailments, but when a stu- dent needs treatment beyond the scope of Hrst aid, arrangements are made to take him to a doctor. Mrs. Church attended West Liberty State Collegeg Mrs. Silverhart received her nurseis training at Childrenis Hospital and her Bache- lor of Science degree from Kent State Uni- versity. HE LTH Anne Church Ann A. Silverhart