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

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Mrs. Helen Fomadel and Mrs. Helen Gdula review a list of monthly ex- penses while compiling the report for the board of directors Millie Mitchell prepares to check the computer print- out of the bi-monthly payroll. Business Office Manages Fiscal Affairs “Updating the fuel system at the junior and senior high schools was a big step forward in complying with environmental regulations. (Thomas Neff) Both of these schools previously had coal heat but changed to oil during the past summer. This transaction was undertaken by the business office. Other duties of this office in- cluded preparing the bi-monthly payroll, ordering school supplies and the initial bulk of cafeteria foods. The business office was one of the vital centers of activity in the school system. 15 Business manager Thomas Neff leaves the main office after attending an important session concerning the fuel crisis.

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Principal Office Linked Closely With Students Any student in need of help should feel free to come to my office at any time to discuss the matter. (Joseph Madigan) As the closest link between the administration and student body, Joseph Madigan, Forest Hills High School principal, always took an interest in student needs and club projects. Writing recommendations and nominating students for awards and honors, Mr. Madigan assisted many of those who were seeking employment or college acceptance. Mr. Madigan also coordinated and approved all school activities, granting permission for dances, pep rallies, and other projects sponsored by various clubs. In organizing the new method of class officer elections, he worked closely with the election committee in setting up controls and advising participants on proper procedure. He was always ready to give a help- ing hand. High school principal Joseph P. Vladigan confirms a recommendation for one of many seniors seeking part-time employment on Saturdays. One of the many duties of Florence Wissinger. Mr. Madigan's secretary, is mak- ing Xerox copies of student records needed for college admission. Delores Mucko, receptionist, is kept busy all day long with many incoming and outgoing calls. 14

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Special Services Emphasize Good Atmosphere Not fear, but atmosphere is the climate that we try to perpetuate in pupil services ' (Steve Hrapchak) We hatched them. The social workers aided in pre-school regis- tration making the transition from toddlers to students. We patched them. The school nurse took care of bumps and bruises along with other physical needs. We matched them. The guidance counselor hopefully tried to get the ripht students with the right classes. We did catch them. The home school visitor checked on hookey players while the assistant principal, in charge of absenteeism, aided him. We dispatched them. Upon grad- uation we tried to get the students w'ith the right career, business trade or technical school, or college. Assistant high school principal Sam Plummer, who is in charge of student absenteeism, checks his desk file for a chronic hookey player Guidance counselor Steve Hrapchak calls a local college to leam of financial aid requirements for interested students 16