In 1936 Mr. Francis Campbell assumed the duties of the principalship, a -position in which he still serves. Three new departments have beer, added to the school during his principalship, these being -Agriculture in 193o under the direction of Mr. Edward Fauler; Physical Education in 1937 under Hr. Whartcr: Hirst and Guidance in 19 40 under Mr, Irving Wiggs. In 1936 Mr. Fauler assumed both the duties of the Agricultural and Industrial Arts Departments which main- ed under one instructor until 1939 when Mr. Alfred Meger became instructor of Ii • dustrial Arts.In 1938 the first full tine Music Department was established under the direction of Miss Eleanor Burnett. Many extra curricular changes have been introduced which attempt to provide the students with a well rounded background of not only subject matter but also of leadership experience involving sportsman- ship, dramatics, business and advertising duties. In 1937 program of clubs to give the students an opportunity to express themselves in various interests was introduced under the direction of members of the faculty. Some of those clubs were stamp, photography, etiquette; hobby, Hone Economics, bridge, sports agricultural and dancing. Also, in 1937 the honor pin system was introduced through the interests of Mrs. Mary Pitcher Lewis. These honor pins are awarded annually to students maintaining an average of 85 or more in both their class average and examination. In 1938 the Bchool Annual (The Beaverian) was started with Mr. Campbell as its first advisor. In this same year the first Junior Class Play was presented under the direction of Miss Ruth Haley. The band was formed in 1938 under the leadership of Miss Eleanor Burnett. A Student Coun- cil was set up in 1939 under the advisorship of Mr. Campbell. The first Spring Music Concert was held in the spring of 1939 with Miss Burnett as its sponsor. Ono year later in 19 40 Miss Burnett initiated the custom of May Queen who is elected by the student body. The Beaver's Tale which was started in 1933 ias creased in size and influence under the management of Miss Inez Roberts, Miss Virginia Travis and Mrs. Helen Carnie. In June 19 41 the first Senior Ball is scheduled to be held under the direction of Miss Haley and Mr. Campbell. The athletics of the school have multiplied rapidly under the leadership of Mr. Eric' Hodges, who introduced track, tumbling and intramural sports in 193 , Mr. Wharton Hirst who added archery and soccer in 19 40 and has enlarged the sports schedule of the school. These changes are very evident of the growing spirit of our school which now can compete with many schools in this vicinity. A great deal of spirit has been maintained and encouraged by the efforts and interests of the Board of Ed- ucation,The present members of the Board of Education are Mr. Wesley F. O'Brien, president, who has served since 1936;Mrs. Mary Pitcher Lewis(l925 );Mrs.Charlotte LeFevre(l935-); Mrs. Daisy Babbit(1936-)and Mr. DeWitt LeFevre( 19 40-);Mr. Martin Just has acted as school treasurer since 1925»{ ;Mr. Leon Ellis has served the school as janitor since 1927. Mr. Glenn A. Scaly has been the superintendent of this school district for a groat many years. All of the above material on the growth of the school was obtained by Miss Ruth Haley from the following residents of the town, nanel£: Mrs. Howard Darring, Mrs, Thomas White, Mrs, Grace Lewis Cornwall, Mrs, Leon Ellis, Mrs. Orson Babbit, Mrs. Floyd VanAman, Mrs. Walter O'Brien, Mr. Hiram VanArnam, Mr. Ralph VanArnam, Mr. LlefellynNuffcr, Mr. Wesley O'Brien and Mr. Francis H. Campbell, and also from the old registers and minutes of school meetings. From the many long years ago in I852 time has been recorded in the hearts and minds of many; more may have been forgotten than remembered. But the spirit of the sturdy pioneers and of their posterity is still maintained in the swinging of the pendulum forward and upward by the able members of the Beaver Falls Faculty. A
”
Page 25 text:
“
faculty MRS. HELEN C. CARNIE, B. A. ....................... English, French, Library Cornell University, University of Buffalo MISS VIRGINIA TRAVIS, B. S...........................................Commerce . New York State College for Teachers MRS. PEAR1E A WEAVER......................................Grades 1 and 2 Potsdam and Oswego State Normal Schools MRS. ETHEL W. LEHMAN.......................................Grades 3 and U Potsdam State Normal School MISS RUTH HALEY, B. A. , M. A..............................History, Latin St. Lawrence University, Syracuse University MRS. EDNA W. STEVENS, B. S........................ English, Home Economics Buffalo State Teachers College, Univetsity of Buffalo MISS ELEANOR BURNETT....................................................Music Potsdam Crane School of Music MISS MONICA MONNAT ................................ English, Grades 7 and S New York State College for Teachers, St. Rose College MISS DOROTHY DAVIS.........................................Grades 5 and 6 Potsdam State Normal School, New York State College for Teachers MR. IRVING WIGGS, B. A., M. A......................... . Vocational Guidance New York University MR. ElWA fo-;FAUItER, B. .........................................Agriculture Jj. — Cornell University MR. FRANCIS CAMPBELL, B. A., M. A.........................Principal, Science University of Texas, Columbia University MR. WHARTON HIRST, B. S....................Physical Educati on,? Mat hemaJUcs East Stroudsburg State Teachers College MR. RICHARD BURAU, B. S. . ................................Industrial Arts Buffalo State Teachers College MR. IRVING FUHRMANN, B. S..................................Industrial Arts Buffalo State Teachers College £41....
Are you trying to find old school friends, old classmates, fellow servicemen or shipmates? Do you want to see past girlfriends or boyfriends? Relive homecoming, prom, graduation, and other moments on campus captured in yearbook pictures. Revisit your fraternity or sorority and see familiar places. See members of old school clubs and relive old times. Start your search today!
Looking for old family members and relatives? Do you want to find pictures of parents or grandparents when they were in school? Want to find out what hairstyle was popular in the 1920s? E-Yearbook.com has a wealth of genealogy information spanning over a century for many schools with full text search. Use our online Genealogy Resource to uncover history quickly!
Are you planning a reunion and need assistance? E-Yearbook.com can help you with scanning and providing access to yearbook images for promotional materials and activities. We can provide you with an electronic version of your yearbook that can assist you with reunion planning. E-Yearbook.com will also publish the yearbook images online for people to share and enjoy.
