Forbes High School - Forbian Yearbook (Kantner, PA)

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FUHBES IOSEPHINE ELLIOTT Bookkeeping Commercial Math Typing University ot Pittsburgh ESTELLA LEAF English, Librarian Indiana State Teachers College EVELYN BITTNER Shorthand, Typing l. B. T. Indiana State Teachers College RUTH BRUMBAUGH Girls' Physical Ed. Health Lock Haven State Teachers College IOHN P. RODGER Senior High Principal Algebra Plane Geometry Latin Bethany, Duke University ALICE WITT Home Economics Indiana State Teachers College KENNETH ADAMS Biology, Chemistry Physics University ot Pittsburgh CHARLES LAWSON Problems ot Democracy History, Health, Guidance University of Pittsburgh CHESTER PFEFFER Driver Education History Head Coach Lock Haven State - Teachers College u.THANS

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DAVID LICHLITER EE EHATIJH . . . Education in the nineteenth century was conceived largely in terms of imparting knowl- edge and disciplining the mind. Efforts were concentrated on making education universal and publicly supported. By the end of the century, music, art, physical education, hygiene, and even shop work and home economics were beginning to take their place in the school. Instrumental music, courses in mining, agriculture, etc. have been added to the curriculum during the first half of the twentieth century. While this practical educational program had a rough road yet We to- day recognize the futility of an education that does not go farther than mere disciplining of the individual and imparting useful information. Education is a life-long process. It is continuous. We grow as we awaken to the wonder- ful changes that take place about us. Many folks are not cognizant of the fact of so much change. Schools must awaken children to this fundamental change, prepare them to make such adjust- ments as they will need in life. We should love this change and be willing to interpret it as a use- ful article and make it Work for us as it is needed. To fight change is to lose its real value. Grow- ing day by day is a beautiful thing and we must see to it that it helps rather than hinders us in the changing. The effect of this change on young people is most noticeable. The motion pictures, tele- vision, radios, newspapers, magazines, and the tempo of this fast-changing life swirl these in- fluences around them. To ride such a storm unharmed, young people need a dynamic self-drive and a clear sense of direction, yet many find themselves buffeted about rudderless. We see its evidence in unhappy lives, broken homes, and an appalling number of insanities. Youth today has a wilderness to conquer no less real than those dangers and adventures that our grandparents love so well to tell about. Youth need not clear the lands, build rude huts, and fight the Indians. They, however, need to brave dangers of unemployment, face the possibil- ity of another War which would see the use of modern devastating weapons and other serious problems we contact daily in this modern world. Our education is more real and more practical than in the days gone by. The schools are playing the game of life in a real sense. What you did in school days will give you real help as you tackle the job that lies ahead. My heartiest congratulations to the Class of 1954. You have accomplished your purpose. lt is my hope and prayer that you serve your community, state, and nation well. My parting words of advice to you are: Follow the instructions of the Master Teacher and you will live and enjoy a full, happy life. DAVID LICHLITER Supervising Principal

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FACULTY NELLIE SANK Principal, Iunior High Geography lndiana State Teachers College University of Pittsburgh NORMA RICHARDS Art Edinboro State Teachers College ELLIS S. WERNER Math, English University of Pittsburgh IOHN A. WINTERS lndustrial Arts California State Teachers College University of Pittsburgh CHARLES G. CLARK Math, Science, Geography Bethany University of Pittsburgh ORION A, WOMER English Otterbein College DONALD DRENNER History, Civics, Assistant Coach University of Pittsburgh GEORGE SVITCHAN Boys' Physical Ed., History Assistant Coach University of Kentucky THOMAS ZIMMERMAN Health, Science, Math Lebanon Valley College, University of Pittsburgh IISSIU ff' 1-wiv U., i134: TSSIUHE Msusirtatg A 22 2324 33 29 30 at 25