Brownsville High School - On The Moon Yearbook (Brownsville, PA)

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MR. JOHN LESSNER - Combines phil- osophy and math in his course which makes his classes vary from the usual presentation of knowledge. Teaches higher math, but finds time to keep in close contact with sports by officiating at games. MR. SAMUEL JACOBS-A member of the faculty at the Annex, Mr. Jacobs, conducts his classes rather informally. It is said that Mr. Jacobs dotes in a garden and professes to be quite a farmer. MR. EARL BRUCE-Coaches and teaches with zeal, and passes this on to players and pupils who aquit themselves well for his efforts. Second year algebra and the coaching of the backfield are his particular tasks. MISS NORA SHALLENBERGER-The list of commercial subjects she is qualified to teach practically balances with the large number of places she has visited on her travels. An ex- tra special hobby is swimming, but it would not be surprising to learn her pet hobby is fast typing. MlSS EDITH NICELY-Tucked away in her accomplishments one finds a long list of com- mercial subjects which she is qualified to teach. Her classes are conducted in such a way as to make the students try their utmost to please and it is unnecessary to say that her pupils appreciate her efforts. MISS ALPHA JANE BLACK-Newspaper work holds her attention. During high school days she was editor-in-chief of the paper and while attending Carnegie Tech was a mem- ber of the staff of the Carnegie Tartan. This teacher guides sophomores through ex- ploratory commercial subjects to find their abilities. MR. HARRY WALKER-Hunting, fishing, and all sports interest him. He studied at the University of Pittsburgh and Indiana State Teachers College. He was a member of the MATH DEPARTMENT Sl ding: Mr. Jacobs. seated. Mr. Lessner. Mr. Bruce. faculty of Ford City High School. He teaches Commercial subjects. MR. CHARLES SLICK--Commercial sub- jects were his choice because of the influence of a favorite teacher. Member of Phi Alph Zeta and Gamma Rho Tau at Indiana State Teachers College. Everything pertaining to sports, especially football and baseball, holds interest for him. MISS LOUISE WUNDERLICH-She studied at Carnegie Tech, did graduate work at the University of Pittsburgh. The Subjects she teaches are Economic Problems and Commer- cial Geography. Formerly she taught at Phil- ipsburg High School. She enjoys all sports, ac- tive and spectator. Traveling agrees with her. COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT Standing: Miss Shallenberger, Mr. Wulker. Miss Wunderlich, Mr. Slick. Q itvd: Miss Black, Miss Nicely. N Page 19 l

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l l Uivluri-s Murphy. ii senior. and Joseph Prlvrs J1' livin inti-xiii-vii-ri hx PIIIICIIHAI R. E, Austin. IIIIIQ r'iilli'i,gi- 1-iilrzi ll ri-uwuts, MISS MARY ORR Petite Miss Orr has proved herself a very efficient secretary in her eighth year of work at Brownsville Senior High School. Even though this young lody is very busy, she always has time to help a student in any problems which may arise. Through her willingness to help, cheery smile, and sweet disposition, she has won many friends. After attending public school at Browns- ville, she graduated from VVilson College and Nliss Mary Orr, Olliri- S i L ii' .ii llii- sliidi-111 card film-. i.. :, . h Carnegie Tech. She is interested in dramatic work and is a member of the Reading Circle, When school is closed for the day, Miss Orr indulges in reading and cooking. When we need supplies or refer to records or must secure admit slips for classes, we ape peal to Miss Orr for assistance, HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Our student body is fortunate in having as principal Mr. Robert E. Austin, a friendly ad- visor and staunch supporter in all undertak- ings, This cooperation and understanding of student problems has been a chief factor in the success of the current school year. Mr. Austin graduated from Glen Falls High School. At Saint Lawrence University he re- ceived a Bachelor of Science Degree, and he obtained his Master of Arts Degree at the University of Pittsburgh. From l92l to l922 he taught French and Science at North Union Township. Previous to coming to Brownsville, he was a member of the faculties of Uniontown and Redstone high schools. In l93l he became Principal of South Brownsville High School, and later he assumed the duties of Supervising Principal of South Brownsville Borough Schools, At present, he is Principal of Senior High School, a position he has held since the consolidation of the two Boroughs in l93-4. Under his direction the curricula have been changed and enlarged, while many extra-cur- ricular activities have been sponsored. He has made our school a praise-worthy institution. Page 18

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LANGUAGE AND MUSIC DEPARTMENTS Standing: Mrs. Shurpnack, Mr. Swyers, Miss Crow, Scaled: Mr. Carson. MRS, FLORA SHARPNACK+An alumna of Penn State, where she was a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta. She makes the an- cient Romans live again for her Latin stu- dents. ln high school she was awarded a scholarship-fa very memorable moment. She enjoys all sports, MR. HOWARD SWYERS-This ever smil- ing teacher has won many friends among the students during his first year of teaching here. He trains the voices of those students inter- ested in singing. Point Marion's loss is Browns- viIle's gain. MR. PAUL CARSONW-This talented in- structor and director of the widely publicized Brownie Band is interested in trying to de- velop bands and orchestras of good quality. Our own band is a result of this interest. MISS MARGARETTE CROW - She is a graduate of West Virginia University, where she belonged to the French and Spanish Clubs. She enjoys swimming for sport and reading for quiet evenings, but bridge is her favorite pastime. French and Spanish Clubs are under her leadership. MRS. HELEN TROTH-Subjects are Eng- lish Ill and IV, but most of us know her best as the head of the library department. ln her spare time, she enjoys bridge, swim- ming, and for reading selects contemporary authors. MR. BERNARD MCCORMICK!-He adds sparkle and interest to his English classes through his wide knowledge of and interest in music. During the football season, he cheers loudest for the Fighting irish, MISS ETHEL GROSSMAN-This fun-loving instructress teaches English to the Commercial students. She is the able assistant of Miss Donahey in coaching dramatics. She was in- terested in newspaper work while at College. MISS ELIZABETH NICHOLAS-She makes her Junior and Senior English classes very in- teresting, She is fond of traveling, reading, and drama. She is a graduate of West Ches- ter Normal. MISS ETHEL MCGINTY-This quiet unas- suming English teacher is a graduate of Cali- fornia State Teachers' College. When she is not busy as sponsor of the Creative Writing Club and as leader of the busy Christian En- deavor Society, she reads as a pastime, MISS FREIDA MILLER-Teaching English to Sophomores and Juniors is her task. She attended Bucknell University, where she pledged Sigma Sigma Delta. Reading claims much of her spare time, but her favorite hob- by is sports, especially ones in which she can parhcipate, 5 ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Standing: Mrs. Trolh. Miss Gross- man, Mr. McCormick. Miss Mc- Giniy. Se-an-d: Miss Miller. Miss Nicholas Page 20