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

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Dr. Warren E. Howard, assistant superintendent of schools, and his secretary Jane Ostroaky review a letter addressed to the board of school directors. Arranging a meeting for Mr. Smith is secretary Twila Patterson. Miss Patterson also acts as recording secretary at all school board meetings. New School, Main Concern One of the main concerns of superintendent David L. Smith was the development of the new ele- mentary school. As the executive agent to the school board, Mr. Smith worked in conjunction with the nine men in making all major decisions concerning the new building. Mr. Smith explained that many of the school's features will be readily available for senior high use. These features include the planetarium, library, gym, and large group instruction rooms. Due to financing,the proposed swim- ming pool had to be abandoned; however, tennis courts, which may be converted into a large ice skating rink in the winter months, will be built. 13 As superintendent of schools. David L. Smith heads the junior and senior high schools as well as nine elementary schools.

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Eager to embark on January business are school directors janes A. bur key, Gordon Smith, James White and Robert L. Chunta. Teachers' Strike Highlights Year Highlighting all school board activities was the much publi- cized twelve day teacher strike, which in essence was prolonged seven days due to the rejection of the contract by the board of directors who later approved u- nanimously the exact same con- tract. Still more dissension arose as the board refused to modify the school calendar which only provided for a hundred and sixty- eight days of pupil instruction. At the annual reorganization of the school board, Robert L. Chunta of South Fork was elected presi- dent, James White first vice-presi- dent, James A. Burkey Jr. second vice-president, and Gordon Smith treasurer. Mr. Chunta succeeded Anthony M. Nastase who held the presidential position for five consecutive years. 12

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Right: Updating the office record of class treasuries is secretary and recep- tionist. Dolores Mucko Mow. Working to the best of his ability to ful- fill student needs, high school principal Joseph P. Madigam always wel- comes troubled students to his office. Principal and Officers Air Complaints Whether pertaining to plans for the future or an extracurricular activity in school, high school principal, Joseph Madigan was to many not just a princi- pal, but a friend who truly cared about the welfare and future of each and every student. Throughout the school term Mr. Madigan met with class officers every Thursday and discussed the legiti- mate complaints and suggestions that the student body had placed in the sug- gestion box and made every effort to correct any problems if possible. Mr. Madigan'» secretary Florence Wiaaingcr assists Kathy Bopp in checking her name off the office absentee list. 14