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

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 tt Department Concerns Itself In Three Areas Threefold were the concerns of the special services depart- ment: educational, physical, and social. Helping the students move on in these areas was the aim of teaching personnel of this group. Steve Hrapchak, guidance counselor, met regularly with the students, in particular with the seniors, to aid them in moving in the right direction, from class scheduling to college choice. Not only school-related problems, but personal problems as well were handled by this department. Social worker Martha Kozar helped those in need of welfare and those individuals wishing homebound instruction. On the other hand, Frank Leach, home school visitor, checked student truancy and acted as the go-between for home and school. Looking after the health needs of individuals, Clarann Hillen- brand, conducted yearly physicals, and ear and eye checkups along with general health care. Finally, Richard Pasierb, in charge of the special education, aided those in his classes to move in at their own rate of speed while teaching the practical aspects of education. Special Services - 17

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Right: As Sreve Hrapchak. guidance counselor, pages through a local college catalog, he explains to junior Mary Jo Berber the requirements needed for college entrance Right Center: Social worker Martha Kozar finds a remark made by a student, seeking help, a little amusing. Above: Clarann Hit lenbrand. school nurse, checks the blood pressure of senior Susan Harrison during a routine checkup of students. Above Center: Checking over the daily attendance. Frank Leach, home-school visi- tor. notes the students who have been suspended. Above Far Right: Richard Pasierb. special educa- tion instructor, has an informal discussion with a couple members of his class, included are Tina Fessler. standing; and Rodney Penrod, at the right. 16 - Special Services

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Office Personnel Kept 'On The Move’ Working under the administration, the office personnel per- formed multi-purpose tasks as well as aiding students and teachers and receiving school visitors. Maintaining a smooth running office, this group was comprised of the secretary to the superintendent, the secretary to the principal, the receptionist- clerk, and a teacher aide. At mid-term, Florence Wissinger, secretary to the principal, moved on” to retirement after many years of dedicated service. Taking her place was Linda McCormick, who had been recep- tionist. Betty Smith, an aide to Mr. Plummer, accepted the position of receptionist clerk and Jane Harshberger was hired to take over as an aide in Mr. Plummer’s office. Besides their regular clerical duties, the staff took on extra duties of collecting money for various activities, mimeograph- ing tests and worksheets for teachers and making zerox copies of materials needed by teachers and students. Kept continually on the move , the office personnel made certain that the main office moved along smoothly. Above: Taking all incoming calls kept Lindt McCormick, receptionist, busy throughout the day. Top: As Florence Wissinger, secretary to the principal, writes out a student transcript, she pauses to answer the needs of a student who has just entered the office. 18-Secretaries-Aides