Forest Hills High School - Forester Yearbook (Sidman, PA)

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Members of the school board attending the December monthly Anthony Tanzely, James White and solicitor Gilbert Caroff. meeting are as follows Elwood McGough. John Dimond. The reorganization of the board of directors took place Board Finalizes Plans for New School Approval of the school calendar, student activities, and budgetary expenses were but a few of the responsibilities of the board of directors. Overseeing the planning of a new elementary school was a major concern for the current board of directors. The board spent hours working for the finalization of plans for a new, cent rally-located elemen- tary school to replace the present system of nine elementary build- ings. The proposed plan, developed by Buchart Associates, includes a series of learning ‘‘pods,’ a swim- ming pool, and a resource center (library). The multi-million dollar structure, to be built behind the senior high school is scheduled to be completed in two years. “It is our hope that the new elementary school will be ready for a September, 1976 opening.’ (Anthony Nastase) 12 Checking the floor plan of the new multi-million dollar elementary school are Gordon Smith (first vice-president). James Burkey. Anthony Nastase (president). Robert Chunta (treasurer), and Peter Skoner (second vice-president)

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Besides tying science and math departments more closely together the computer programing course also served to improve and update the curriculum. Faculty worked hand in hand with students in teach- ing them basic computer skills The faculty worked industriously toward improving educational tech- niques and opportunities offered by the school The attitude of teachers toward students and curriculum was by far their greatest asset Below I pon arrival at school Bonnie Arnold immediately reports to Mr. Sain Plum- mer, assistant principal, to secure an early dismissal permit Bottom Principal Joseph Madigan meets with wrestler Tim Harshberger to discuss an upcoming tournament in which FH students will he involved

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Superintendent Outlines Energy Policy Superintendent David L. Smith, chief school administrator for the past eight years, heads the junior and senior high schools as well as nine elementary schools of the Forest Hills District. Fewer lights and less heat were just two of the energy saving measures put into effect in Decem- ber by David L. Smith, superinten- dent of schools. At a meeting of teachers and students Mr. Smith outlined other steps which the district took toward saving fuel in order to comply with state suggestions for conserving energy. He urged students to initiate the use of lower temperatures and fewer lights at home and asked teachers and students who had to drive to school because of after school jobs to form car pools. “There is a shortage, but if everyone makes some sacrifices, there will be no serious hardships for anyone.” (David L. Smith) Checking the files for a needed order form is Twila Patterson, Mr. Smith’s secretary. 13