Chester High School - Annual Yearbook (Chester, PA)

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A little bit of Ireland with an up-state accent has sprinkled Chester High School for the past ten years . . . Affectionately referred to as the “Gray Fox,” Mr. Raymond A. Wayne has won wide favor among both student body and faculty. After graduation from Millersville State Teachers College, Mr. Wayne worked in industry in the coal mining region of Pennsylvania. Mr. Wayne commutes on weekends to his home in Girardville where his wife is a Business Education teacher. Despite his diminutive size he rules the Men’s facul- ty room—including his own private chair—under the auspicious care of Mr. John Klotz. Besides his mathematical aptitude. Mr. Wayne takes pride in his ability to fix anything. He is an avid sports enthusiast with particular interest in basketball and baseball. A sprightly individual, he has brightened the halls of Chester High School with his Irish wit and good hu- mor. RAYMOND A WAYNE HANNAH F. CASSELL With the wisdom of Solomon triggered by a profound interest in her subject matter. Miss Hannah Cassell through many years of teaching has endeavored to bring students to understand their American heritage. Miss Cassell received both her Bachelor and Master of Arts Degrees from the University of Pennsylvania. She has served as Chairman of the Lecture Committee for the Delaware County Historical Society, has been active in both Middle Atlantic States Historical Association and the Swedish American Historical Society, and in conjunc- tion with the SE District Council for Social Studies, has attended the National Convention in Philadelphia for the National Council for Social Studies. Miss Cassell has sponsored many student trips to Mock Conventions and Model Houses of Representatives, and World Affairs Council. As former Advisor of the High School History Club. Miss Cassell has awakened student realization of the important part Chester played in forging the course of American History. Miss Cassell has been Social Studies Department Head for fifteen years. Under her staunch exterior is a parental dedication and devo- tion which encourages students to proudly take their places in society as the new leaders of America. 29

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DEDICATION He who can make pleasant what it is desired that children shall do will have deserved the great secret of education. Claude Jleury Chester High School students claim that their most popular problem solver is none other than Guidance Counselor, Mr. John Udovich. Mr. Udovich-an outstanding high school and college athlete-held records in shot-put, swam in AAU competi- tion and received twenty five football scholarships in- cluding one to Notre Dame. A Chesterite, he was graduated from Pennsylvania Military College with a Bachelor of Science Degree and from Villanova University with a Masters Degree in Guidance. During his nine years at Chester High School, Mr. Udovich taught social studies and served as coach for the High School football team. As the father of seven children. Mr. Udovich has a keen insight into the problems of youth. His office-a busy place—rings with the refrain, “Can you help me, Mr. “UT JOHN P UDOVICH A Chester High PICCO Scholarship winner. Miss Hel- en Beldecos was graduated from Drexel Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science Degree and from the University of Pennsylvania with a Master of Science Degree. After nine years as Business Education teacher. Miss Beldecos,—whose Hellinistic intelligence, amiability and loyalty have long been her trademarks in Chester High School—divides her time among advising Cheerleaders, collaborating with Mr. Robert Prosser in writing a text- book entitled Key Punch Practice, measuring caps and gowns, and advising the Business staff for the WELCOME. Living to the fullest her role as teacher. Miss Beldecos has become a familiar figure-playing in Faculty basket- ball games, acting as cheerleader at Faculty basketball games, directing Class Day programs, and sponsoring trips for Publication staff-Hurrah! for this busy teacher who always has time to help, in any capacity, the students of Chester High School. HELEN J BELDECOS

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