Gateway High School - Portavian Yearbook (Monroeville, PA)

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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

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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-

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NJ P, 5 .su U- ,R - S TWELVE MONTHS OF ACTIVE SERVICE BY OFFICE PERSONNEL REQUIRED TO KEEP GATEWAY OPERATING 12'- ' Q :S ?P K Ehicient service is rendered by Mrs. Synder. Mrs. Brown is busy with daily routine. Taking calls, keeping permanent records in order, and typing letters and reports were some of the jobs the women on the ofiice staff had to do. These ladies were: Miss Helen E. Dobson, Mrs. Helen E. Brown, and Mrs. Betty Snyder. Although the ladies were capable of doing the jobs, the senior office practice students assisted them by running errands, typing attendance sheets, etc. By helping in the office the students also gained valu- able experience. This efficient staff helped keep the school running smoothly. .4 Our money deposits are handled by Miss Dobson - -ffwirika