Forbes High School - Forbian Yearbook (Kantner, PA)

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BACK: C. Miller, M. Stutzman, C. Long, R. Dinning, I, Shaffer, F. Lohr, R. Gindlesperger, N. Fyock. FRONT: E. Custer, M. Spangler, O. Custer, M. Schiflhauer, D. Lehman, H. Wentz, A. Ober. MUTIJH . . . FORBES IOINT SCHOOL BOARD OFFICERS President ............. .......................... ........,. I ACK SHAFFER Vice President . .,,, ,,..,.,,..,.,....,.,,,., ..,,,,, M E RLE STUTZMAN Secretary ...... .......... FORREST LOHR Treasurer ...... ...... M ILTON SPANGLER Mr. Shaffer, Mr. Williams Four COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT L. S. Williams, Somerset County Super- intendent of Schools, has earned a Well- deserved reputation for educational lead- ership and achievement. The Forbes School District has been fortunate to have Mr. Williams participate actively in developing the Forbes educa- tional system. His professional guidance and Whole-hearted support have been vital factors in the progress of the Forbes School District under the leadership of the Forbes Ioint School Board.

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. XXV. ... W Si ' I. Wirbick, S. Nczugle, S. Matse, M. Rexroth, R. Wain I' THE SPUTLIGHT MR. AND Miss SENIOR Richard Wain Marlene Rexroth MOsT STUDIOUS SENIORS Maxine Phillippi Iohn Bentz MOsT FUN lane Shaulis EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Emma Miller 4' ASSISTANT EDITOR Ioanne Checchi EDITORIAL STAFF Dorthea Clark Margaret Stutzman Richard Wain 4 MOST POPULAR SENIORS Iane Wirbick Stanley Naugle BEST SENIOR ATI-ILETES Steve Matse Richard Wain MOsT LIKELY TO SUOCEED Emma Miller lane Wirbick 101111 Benfz Iva Womer Iohn Bentz Gaylon Dinning SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS IANE WIRBICK STANLEY NAUGLE PAT KREVETSKI EMMA MILLER

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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