Gateway High School - Portavian Yearbook (Monroeville, PA)

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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

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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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tx . 'N' 5 rx .. i ,.-.. Mr. Sparks g Mrs. Biesuz an ives guidance to john Florchak. swers Kathleen FiIia's questions. TESTING, COUNSELING, GUIDANCE ONLY PART OF SERVICES OFFERED THROUGH THE GUIDANCE OFFICE. Guidance helps students make the best possible decisions about studies and future careers. Students can choose courses wisley only when they know something about themselves as well as the courses. Throughout the school year Mrs. Mary Biesuz and Mr. Claire Sparks, our guidance counsellors, faced problems dealing with these processes. With their assistance the points at issue were solved. Some of the more specific tasks of our counsellors are: counsel students with individual problems as the need arisesg counsel students on gradesg administer tests, which discover the abilities, interests, and desires of the students and interpret test scores to students and parents, interpret scores and counsel stu- dents on College Board Examinations and scholarship testsg work with the committee for organizing and developing a program for the academically talented students, and counsel students on selec- tion of courses, and schedule these students into classes according to their ability. Mrs. Mary Biesuz Master of Education University of Pittsburgh Student Government Guidance Counselor Clair K. Sparks Master of Education University of Pittsburgh Beta Club Guidance Counselor '72