Baldwin High School - Balthi Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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WILBERT C. BRANDTONIES Principal As principal of Baldwin High School, Mr. Brandtonies was well-known to all students. He earned his B.S. at Waynesburg College and his M.Ed. at the University of Pittsburgh. In 1942, Mr. Brandtonies became Assist- ant Principal and he was pro- moted to the position of Principal in 1946. Mr. Brandtonies' sec- retary was Mrs. Simmons. ELMER J. McGlBBENY Assistant Principal Issuing absentee excuses was just one of Mr. McGibbeny's many jobs. When Mr. Brand- tonies was not in the building, Mr. McGibbeny assumed the du- ties of Principal. From the Uni- versity ot Pittsburgh, he holds bachelor of science and master of education degrees. Mr. McGibbeny was helped by his secretary, Miss Kightlinger. Wilbert C. Brandtonies, Carol M. Simmons Elmer J. McGibbeny, Mary K. Kightlinger

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Edward X. Hallenbergg William B. Cullen, Presidentg Howard D. Horsty Don E. Vierlingg Katherine K. Stone, Vice Presidentg Clifford M. Sweitzerp Richard D. Snouffer. In 1955-56, the Board of Directors had, in addition to their regular tasks, the responsibility of approving plans and contracting for the wings that are to be added to our high school. Meet- ings of the School Board are now held in spacious offices in the Whitehall Junior High School. W. ROBERT PAYNTER Supervising Principal In the spring of 1951, Mr. Poynter assumed his position as Supervising Prin- cipal of the Baldwin-Whitehall School District. He gained his experience in this field as Supervising Principal of West View High School. Mr. Paynter holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Penn- sylvania State University, and a Master of Education degree from the University of Pittsburgh. Miss Reutzel, his secretary, is respon- sible for seeing that his schedule runs smoothly. Board of Directors Ruth Reutzel, W. Robert Poynter 10

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Standing: Frank D. Campbell, Charles F. Greiner, Harry J. Klein. Sitting: Eleanore M. Smith, Lenore E. Shea. the class plays. Composition and speech were taught by Mr. Klein. He received B.Ed. and M.Ed. de- grees from Duquesne University. Besides helping the Speech and De- bate Club win honors, he an- nounced the football games and took care of the program conces- sions. LANGUAGE AND READING Mr. Matava, our Latin teacher, received his B.Ed. from Duquesne University and a M.Ed. from the University of Pittsburgh. French and English were taught by Miss Bode, a graduate of Muskingum ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Miss Smith, co-sponsor of the senior class, is a gradu- ate of California State Teach- ers' College iB.S.J and the University of Pittsburgh KM. Ed.J. An alumnus of Grove City College, Mrs. Shea holds a A.B. degree. Mrs. Shea was the sponsor of the iunior class. Mr. Campbell, faculty athletic manager, received a A.B. degree from Duquesne University. Drama was taught by Mr. Greiner, an alumnus of the University of Pittsburgh, fB.A.J. Besides sponsoring Josephine Minetti, Marian E, Corbett, Joseph T. Matava, Miriam G. Bode, William J. Jesko. College with the degree of A.B. Mr. Jesko, who attended the University of Pittsburgh fB.S. and M.Ed.D, taught La Lengua de Es- panol. He served as co-sponsor of the sen- ior class and as adviser of the National Honor Society. Miss Minetti, librarian and sponsor of the Library Club, received a A.B. degree from the University of Pitts- burgh and an M.S. degree from Carnegie Institute of Technology. Remedial reading classes were conducted by Mrs. Corbett, who graduated from the University of Pitts- burgh with A.B. and M.S. degrees. Mrs. Corbett was publicity sponsor and adviser of the Junior Red Cross. 12 the newspaper, he directed