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

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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

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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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Left: Thomas Neff, business manager, outlines the cafeteria budget of expenses for January to secretary Kathy Gordon. Below: Secretaries, Mrs. Helen Foma del and Millie Mitchell cease from compiling an expense report for the school board just long enough for a picture. Business Office Hit Hard by Inflation Soaring prices of utilities as well as the continual rise in the cost of general school supplies, including food, prompt- ed the business office to trim expenses where ever possible. Striving to balance the budget in order to curb an end-of- the-year deficit proved to be quite a task for business manager Thomas Neff and his staff. Mr . Helen Gdula engages in checking the computer printout of the payroll. 15