Blue Mountain High School - Mountain Echo Yearbook (Schuylkill Haven, PA)

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' fr: 'isi- JANE FERRIER E . SUSAN SCHAPPELL TO EXPRESS ONESE LF WELL both in writing and speaking, one must acquire the fundamentals of the English language. The fundamentals in- volve grammar, spelling and vocabulary improve- ment, composition, book reports, and American and English literature . Advanced composition and speech are included in this year's curriculum for the first time. They are offered only to twelfth grade students . For seventy-nine members of the twelfth grade class the highlight of senior English was their trip to Stratford, Connecticut in April to see Twelfth Night produced by the American Shakespeare Fes tival Theater. RUTH HOFFMAN IA CQUELINE SCHIELDS 'yn ,, Y 'LF' ' ., ' ' . ' 4 I ' . ' -1:76 ruff 1 5' 'K' , ,, 4: '2, gil!-I 95.2.1 ' . .g,,. s f ., 1. , - u - iw EQ Q' f V ' VIRGIL SCOTT ISABEL KURTZ GLORIA BECK 22

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A SCHOOL ADMlNlSTRATOR'S JOB requires the patience of a saint, the tact of a diplomat, the eloquence of an orator and the wisdom of Solomon. Ray A. Kurtz solves the major prob- lems that arise daily in handling a growing school system including 123 professional employees, 60 non-professional employ- ees, and 8 buildings. I-le is assisted by Donald McAfee and the school board. james Romberger, assisted by Theo- dore Cantranis, is in charge of the high school and its activities . Repairing buildings, disciplining stu- dents, preparing speeches, scheduling classes, meeting outside personnel, scheduling buses, organizing lunch pro- grams, and building a better curriculum are some of the responsibilities of the men who keep the schools running smoothly. That the Blue Mountain School System has continued to progress is a tribute to the fine quality and genuine interest of the administration. Ray Kurtz and William Boussum greet Ann Guthrie, commencement speaker. I l I l 9.34 13 Nw ,- .,i. , , 3544 - , .. A. N . . , , , 3, -, Y ,. x 9g-- 'ff --. - , . 1 :.A K , , -. 3 - tv J ' , ' ' H 1 ' ,area ' n.3a.c.,. V, -in - -L, 4 - -, , , .,.a1..J.4-.,. ...Y - z -1-:iz zgrf L Y ,gal RAY A. KURTZ Supervising Principal BOARD OF DIRECTORS SEATED: Edward Kimmel, Guy Rolland, Simon Meck, Lee Greena- walt, Henry Landis. STANDING: Ray Kurtz, Daniel Swoyer, Paul Butler, Earl Moyer, John Zulick. Absent: Russel Blaker, William Boussum. 21

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English and Reading Classes Fainiliarize Students with Fundamentals of Expression ,af A ,Asif Mrs. Kurtz demonstrates the use of the tap d t p ch class, offered for the first time this term. 'T EDITH SPEIDEL DONALD E. JONES Lee Llewellyn recites in Mrs. Schap- pell's seventh grade English class. 23