Dieruff High School - Ledannus Yearbook (Allentown, PA)

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Dieruff Earns The Title USA Model School In February of 1985, Dieruff was selected as one of Pennsylvania's 19 nominees for the National Secondary School Recognition Program. Mr Meilinger was notified that the school would receive an on-site evaluation on May 14th and 15th at which time such attributes as curriculum, teacher efficiency, discipline, and concen- tration on academic learning time would be judged. Seven high school indicators of success were also in- cluded such as test scores, number of students planning to attend college, number of students entering the work force, and awards received by both faculty and students. Finally, on June 19th, word arrived that Dieruff had been chosen as a Model School. Programs such as the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps and the English for Speakers of Other Languages classes as well as an outstanding newspaper and band contributed to Dieruff's selection. As Mr. Meilinger mentioned at the Freshman assem- bly, Although most of the students at Dieruff do not go to Harvard, most are prepared to enter into careers or college. Dieruff will continue to meet the needs of its students.

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A BANQUET OF HONOR. In September of 1985. the entire Dieruff faculty and a few selected students were Invited to attend a special dinner to celebrate the award which the school had received Many spoke to thank everyone for their efforts which earned the highest honor in Dieruff history. A SIGN OF EXCELLENCE. The billboard in front of Dieruff not only welcomes the first four year class of the school and the class of 1989. but also the title USA Model School . On June 19.1985. the National Secondary School Recognition Program honored Dieruff as a Model School. Laurie Achey Efraln Agosto Darren Afford Martha Alter Isabel Aoun Joseph Apgar Anthony Archllloa Aziz Atlyeh

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AM: Almost Moving One of the hardest things about going to school is the dreadful task of waking up and getting ready for an- other day. The thought of impossible to open lockers and hours of hard work don't seem pleasing while you're laying in your nice warm bed. We have all awakened to those rainy Monday morn- ings and pulled the blankets over our heads and tried to convince ourselves that it was the middle of June. But, the persistent alarm clock brings you back to reality. Mrs. Karen Coleman, teacher and long time hater of Monday mornings, said A kiss from my husband, a walk for Kiska, guidance from Erma Bombeck, and a check of the obituory pages help give me a good start for my day of school. Melissa Bartynski, a senior very used to getting up early for majorette practice, said one of the hardest parts about getting up is waiting in line for the bath- room. But, no matter what we've done within the last four years to get us moving, it worked. So take a few more winks this summer .... we've finally made it! Melissa Bartynski Deborah Bell Michael Beck Monica Berry