Fort Hill High School - Sabre Yearbook (Cumberland, MD)

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KITTY PAPEL, Secretary Kitty in Fort Hill lingo, does not refer to the Cheshire cat, but is the pet name for the school secretary, Miss Patel. Acknowledged as queen in the office, school life revolves around her constant activity, and interest in student life. Often faced with numberless tasks that would drive even the Mad Hatter insane, Kitty is always ready with a smile. The activities of the school are Without a doubt, de- pendent on the office force for the management of their affairs. When Alice peeked through the looking-glass she saw wonderful things, but no more wonderful than the in- numerable accomplishments of Kitty and her staff. RALPH WIMER, V1ce-Principal Mr. Ralph Wimer joined our faculty this year as vice-principal and physics instruc- tor, a position left vacant last year by the entrance of William Hodgson into the Navy. Mr. Wimer is a native of Ridgeley, West Virginia but spent most of his life in Par- sons, West Virginia. This year Mr. Wimer, in addition to teaching physics and handling discipline cases, instructed eighth grade mathematics and gave the morning announcements. After graduating from Parsons High School Mr. Wimer attended Shenandoah College for two years. He completed his work at Davis-Elkins College where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree. Embarking upon his career as educator, Mr. Wimer first taught science, mathema- tics, and athletics for one year. Transferring to Parsons, he taught science, chemistry, coached athletics two years and served as Boys' Hi-Y adviser and finally, principal of this school. Mr. Wimer has traveled extensively through North America. He has visited forty- four of the forty-eight states and has also visited Canada and Mexico by trailer. To Mr. Wimer the Sabre Wishes all the success he can possibly attain here at Fort Hill in his role of guide of student conduct.

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VICTOR D. HEISEY, Principal Fulfilling the duties of king, whether red or white, Mr. Victor D. Heisey actively functions in the position of principal of Fort Hill High School. He is highly respect- ed by students and faculty alike. for his understanding and capa- bility enable school routine to flow along with the ease of the Walrus' tears. Broadening the students' view of life has been one of Mr. Heisey's aims and accomplish- ments, for through his efforts, var- ied courses, activities, and assem- blies have enabled the students to see both sides of the looking glass. More power to one of the finest principals in the school system, and our appreciation for his un- derstanding guidance. SEATED-Miss Hamilton. Mathematics: Miss Wlllison. English: Miss Sebree. Miisicz Mr. Heisey, Principal, STANDlNG-Mr. Rirchie, Commercial: Mr. Shumaker. Languages: Mr. Wimer, Vice-Principal: Mrs. Hughes. Dean of Girls. NOT PICTURED-Miss Miller, Home Economics: Mrs. Blough, Visual Educ-ationg Mr. Morris. Social Studies. Directing the moves on Fort Hill's chessboard is the Principal's Cabinet. This group consists of Principal Victor D. Heiseyg Vice Principal Ralph Wimerg Miss Nellie Willi- son, head of the English Department, Miss Margaret Hamil- ton, Mathematics Departmentg Miss Evelyn Miller, Home Economics Departrnentg Mr. Warren Shumaker, Language Departmentg Miss Dorothy Sebree, Music Departmentg Mr. Robert Morris, History Department, Mr. Paul Perdew, Visual Education, and Mrs. Ada Hughes, Dean of Girls. The Prin- cipal's Cabinet is the policy forming committee of the school. The Cabinet meets on Mondays after school, when the problems of the school are discussed and solved. The chief purposes of the group are to act as adviser to the Principal, make suggestions for the maintenance and im- provement of the school, and, in general, to act as a clearing house for all school problems. The Cabinet is one of the many democratic plans effectively operating at Fort Hill. Since it includes the heads of departments, each de- partment has a part in the administration of school affairs.

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