Gateway High School - Portavian Yearbook (Monroeville, PA)

Page 26 text:

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-

Page 25 text:

' 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

Page 27 text:

Mr. John R. Finfrock came to us this past school year as Gateway's new As- sistant Principal. As a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, he is very highly qualified for his position. He was previously the guidance counselor for Forest Hills Jr. High. He also was a member of the Greensburg Sr. High faculty as a teacher of sociology and on the guidance staff. His job at Gateway consists of many and varied duties, one of which is main- taining discipline. We often see him walking through the halls looking in on classrooms, always keeping a watchful eye peeled for wrong-doers. Other duties were coordinating student activities, making schedules, planning academic programs for the future, and assisting Mr. Yarnel with the administration. Mr. Finfrock is, as you can see, a very busy man. He often, however, takes time out to talk to students and discuss any prob- lem or suggestion that is offered. He has won the respect of every student through his friendliness and cooperation. Mr. Finfrock resides at 123 Otterman Street, Greensburg, with his wife and their three red-headed boys. His hobbies include all sports, particularly golf. He indulges in mountain climbing and finds flying good relaxation. We are sure that 1959-60 would not have been quite as successful as it was if it hadn't been for his efforts. We know that he will continue to lead us in the right direction for years to come. Mr. F inirock examined students' attendance records in the olfice. Mr. John R. Finfrock ASSISTANT HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL I 91