Gateway High School - Portavian Yearbook (Monroeville, PA)

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' I Dr Newman performs one of his many duties. Dr. Carl A. Newman SUPERVISING PRINCIPAL Dr. Newman is a graduate of Mon- ongahela High School. He received his Bachelor of Science degree, at California State Teachers College, in secondary education with a major in history and a minor in English and geography. At the University of Pittsburgh he received his Masters degree in administration and his Doctor of Education degree in Pub- lic School Administration. During this time, he was a coach and taught geog- raphy at the Oakmont Junior High School, after which he became principal of Pitcairn High School. He resides at 1116 Harvard Road with his wife, Florence, and his three children, Bobby, Nancy, and Jean. In addition to his work in the school district, Dr. Newman is President of the Supervising Principal's Association of Allegheny County. He also is an active member of the American Association of School Administrators, Pennsylvania State Education Association, and the National Education Association. Dr. Newman, Dr. Hornbeck and Mr ShaHey review plans for the new South junior High

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University Park residents are eagerly awaiting the opening of the two story, twenty classroom University Park Elementary School. SCHOOL DISTRICT POINTS WITH PRIDE TO PROGRESS IN I96O. As the Gateway Senior High School Class of 1960 goes forth, it is well to remember that this event is not an isolated formality, but rather the culmination of twelve years of education. The achievements of these young people are capped by the receiving of diplomas, but these di- plomas, in turn, symbolize the tireless efforts of many people-school board members, adminis- trators, teachers, and parents-who have pro- vided, over a span of years, the facilities, equip- ment, guidance, and professional service neces- sary to the education of our youth. The school year of 1959-60 has been a sig- nificant one in terms of the on-going efforts of the community to provide the best possible educational opportunities for its children. With the continued growth of the district, the need for additional facilities has resulted in the con- struction of the twenty-room University Park Elementary School, and the finalizing of plans for the new South junior High School.- Of greater significance, perhaps, is the fact that this year saw the uniting of the School Dis- trict of Monroeville and the School District of Pitcairn into a single unit, to be known hence- forth as the Gateway Union School District. This intelligent and progressive action of the citizens of the two districts deletes the cumber- some jointure-type operation and provides for more efficient and effective administration of all facets of the local educational enterprise. The formation of the union school district is, indeed, a milestone in public education in our school community. 'i C ' i I-n HMI 'a . si 3i3 H 'Ifsg,1, ,- 'NL' 'ir fi. 1' v- I 7 The soon to be constructed South junior High School will ease the overcrowded Monroeville junior High School and provide facilities for all junior high school students south of Route 22.

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In order for the student body to know our principal a little better, here are some facts about his schooling, home life, and interests. After graduating from Vandergrift High School, Mr. Yarnel attended West- minster College where he received his Bachelor's Degree. Besides getting his Master's Degree from the University of Pittsburgh, Mr. Yarnel has done gradu- ate work on the mentally gifted at Penn State. Before coming to the Monroeville-Pit- cairn School District, he was Assistant Supervising Principal and High School Principal in the Washington Township School District. He has also taught night school for Penn State Extension. Mr. Yarnel's wife was a teacher, and they have a little boy Cjayj two years old. Although Mr. Yarnel enjoys doing everything-dancing, reading, etc., woodworking and sports are his main interests. Mr. Yarnel chose teaching as a ca- reer because of his interest in people and the enjoyment derived from helping people be successful. The opportunity to organize a new high school program and the invitation to be an administrator offered new challenges and he has been in school administration since that time. In 1957, he accepted the position of Senior High School Principal for Mon- roeville-Pitcairn Schools. He misses classroom teaching, but he derives joy in seeing any student be successful in his own right. He believes Gateway has made big strides in two years and will continue to make out- standing records in Academic, Athletic, and Co-Curricular activities if we all work together as a dedicated team. iry? Mr. Yarnel demonstrates an easy way to talk to the student body Mr. Eugene B. Yarnel SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL .4-.Q-1C1 Q i Q C I O CGG666 Giicog-