Baldwin High School - Balthi Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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Helen A. Blazek, Ruth E. Meyer. William J. Sullivan, Henry M. Robbins, John B. Stone. other typing teacher, Miss Conte, came from Redstone High School this year. She attended both Du- quesne University and the Univer- sity of Pittsburgh receiving her B.S. and M.Ed. Mrs. Magness is a graduate of Indiana State Teach- ers' College CB.S.j and the Univer- sity of Pittsburgh CM.Ed.J. Like Miss Rust she taught transcription, shorthand, and typing. Advanced typing, along with business law and commercial geography was taught by Mr. Michael. He also graduated from State Teachers' College in Indiana with the degree of B.S. HOMEMAKING AND INDUSTRIAL ARTS The home economics department gives the girls a background for running their fu- ture homes. Not only do they learn the rudiments of sewing and cooking, but they work on many special projects such as the candles and jewelry the girls made for Christmas gifts. A graduate of Carnegie Institute of Technology, Miss Blazek holds a bachelor's degree. A newcomer to our home economics department, Mrs. Meyer, graduated from Indiana State Teachers' College. She holds a B.S. degree in home economics education. Putting his chosen vocation of teaching wood shop to practical use, Mr. Sullivan directs the stage crew. He earned his B.S. from California State Teachers' College, and his M.Ed. from the University of Pitts- burgh. Around dinner time on the nights of the dances, you can always find Mr. Robbins finishing the decorations in the gym. In addition to sponsoring the decor- ating club, Mr. Robbins teaches industrial arts. He holds a B.S. from California State Teachers' College. Another alumnus of California State Teachers' College, Mr. Stone, holds a B.S. degree. Mr. Stone teaches in the metal shop. BUSINESS EDUCATION The teaching schedule of Miss Rust in- cluded transcription, bookkeeping, and typ- ing. The Secretarial Service Club, under her direction, gives the commercial students an opportunity for gaining practical ex- perience. She earned her bachelor's de- gree at Grove City College and her master's degree at the University of Pittsburgh. An- Meryl A. Rust, Yolande G. Conte, Eleanor M. Magness, George Michael

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Albert C. Frantz, Mary G. Gibbon, John A. Bartos, E. Roy Klein. MATHEMATICS AND HISTORY Miss Kirkland, geometry teacher and year- book adviser, graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with the degrees of B.A. and Litt.M. Mr. James, who attended California State Teachers' College lB.S.D and the University of Pittsburgh lM.A.l, taught algebra and business arithmetic. Trigonometry, solid geometry, and algebra were taught by Mr. Huslak, an alumnus of the University of Pittsburgh CB.S.J. Mr. Huslak also handled the activity fund. American and world history were taught by Mr. Colesberry. He attended Muskingum Col- lege fA.B.l and the University of Pittsburgh lLitt.M.D Mrs. Jenkins with A.B. and M.A. degrees from the University of Pittsburgh taught problems of democracy and English. Mr. Magness, world history teacher, received both his A.B. and M.Ed. from the University of Pittsburgh. The Key Club sponsor, Mr. Gillooly, graduated from Duquesne University, B.S. ln addition to teaching prob- lems of democracy, he coached football, basket- ball, and baseball. A graduate of Springfield College lB.S.J and the University of Pittsburgh lM.Ed.D, Mr. Mixie taught American history. Elizabeth B. Kirkland, Jack R. James, Nicholas Huslak. Harry C. Colesberry, Elizabeth B. Jenkins, Floyd D. Magness, James E. Gillooly. SCIENCE Mr. Frantz, chemistry teacher, is a graduate of the University of Pitts- burgh, holding an A.B. degree. Biol- ogy was taught by Mrs. Gibbon, who attended the University of Pittsburgh, receiving the degrees of B.S. and M.Ed. Mr. Bartos taught advanced mathematics and physics. He matricu- lated at Edinboro State Teachers' Col- lege lB.5.J and the University of Pitts- burgh CM.Ed.J. In addition to biology, Mr. Klein taught American history. He earned his B.S. at Ohio University and his M.Ed. at the University of Pitts- burgh.

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DRIVING AND ART As drivers education teacher, Mr. Maz- zacco trained our future drivers. He earned his B.S. and M.Ed. at the University of Pitts- burgh. Art was taught by Mr. Burkhart who graduated from Colby College fB.A.D and the University of Pittsburgh fM.A.J. HEALTH EDUCATION Mrs. DeFail, our new girls' health teach- er, graduated from Stroudsburg State Teachers' College, B.S. A graduate of Pitts- burgh Hospital School of Nursing and the University of Pittsburgh, B.S., is our school nurse, Miss Byrne. Co-ordinating physical education with her activities, Miss Watt sponsors Girls Leaders' Club, Pep Club and Flora Belle DeFail, Helen P. Byrne, Patricia E. Watt, Frank A. Taucher, Alexander S. Crevar, Elias Karpa. of West Liberty State College, was the den- tal hygienist. , MUSIC Mr. Shalley graduated from Duquesne University with a bachelor's and a mas- ter's degree. As choral music teacher, he taught singing and the fundamentals of music. He also sponsored the Music Club and the Sophomore Class. Our instrumen- tal music director was Mr. Mcllroy. As an alumnus of Bethany College, he holds an A.B. degree. Mr. Mcllroy directs the as- sembly programs and the sound squad. I5 Anthony D. Mazzocco, Robert C. Burkhart. the Cheerleaders. Miss Watt holds B.S. and M.Ed. degrees from the University of Pittsburgh. Mr. Tau- cher earned his B.S. at Pennsyl- vania State University. Besides sponsoring the golf team, he teaches health. Head football coach and sponsor of the Letter- mens Club was Mr. Crevar. His de- grees are B.S., Edinboro State Teachers College and M.A., Michi- gan University. An alumnus of Slippery Rock State Teachers Col- lege, B.S., is Mr. Karpa. In addi- tion to teaching physical educa- tion he coaches football and track and sponsors the Hi-Y. Miss Judith Eckstein Knot in picturei a graduate Regis V. Shalley, William J. Mcllroy.