Greater Latrobe High School - Latrobean Yearbook (Latrobe, PA)

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ADMINISTRATION MR. JOHN G. l-IULTON Superintendent of Latrobe Public Schools Just today's barren stretch of land known as Showalter's Flats will be a community center of tomorrow, so the high school in every decade of its existence has marched steadily down the road to progress through far sighted administra- tion vision. With years of achievement behind them, the Board of Education continually opens new path- ways of improvement to provide up-to-date ad- vantages, in curricular and extra-curricular de- velopment. Spurrecl by this ideal, they pur- chased a portion of Showalter's Flats, envision- ing the transformation of that infested acreage into a future recreational center. An aspiration of many Latrobers for years, the first step came over a year ago when the seven civic minded members appointed Mr. H. A. Stewart and Mr. William McCullough to nego- tiate the purchase of the tract from the Showalt- er Heirs. After months of discussion, an agree- ment was reached and the board authorized the purchase upon the motion of Mr. W. H. Flick- inger. Now seeking means of improving the land, Mr. Flickinger and Mr, George F. Brown I8 Leads In Promoting Opportunity For Community Lite And Service NIR. M. N. FUNK Principal of Latrobe High School

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. the Whistle of a train station . . . seven day working weeks . . . the hollow cough of giant hammers . . . this is Latrobe . . . a town of industry that finds its first inspiration in school . . . here the student cultivates ideals of democratic living . . . here he develops good citizenship . . . here he establishes skills and habits that radiate efficiency and service in production . . . here he learns by doing . . . through guidance and leadership his character and mind are molded into shape. Education is not only advanced learning but it is also a beginning for intelligent livingefor greater cooperation . . . for becoming a part in the com- munity. School training centers itself in each student . . . it lays the foundations for a new and better Latrobe. LEARNING TO SERVE

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Examining school records is but another phase of the activities carried on by the school secretaries, Miss Ruth Himler, Miss Dorothy C. Harman and Miss Ida Wigfield. suggested an application for W. P. A. help and also the employment of a recreational specialist to determine future possible sports facilities. Although the finished product is still only a vision, these men and their fellow members, Dr. Thomas St. Clair, Dr. S. W. Nealon and Mrs. Ruth B. Robb, have lighted the spark of achieve- ment Which soon will glow brightly. As his contact is equally close with students and the Board of Education, Superintendent John G. Hulton is able to perceive necessary improve ments and offer suggestions to the Board towards obtaining them. Recent installation of additional machinery in the agriculture shop has increased the teaching facilities, and a decided cultural advantage has been furthered by the addition of instruments to the music department. In his capacity as principal, Mr. M. N. Funk's closer association with students brings to them his wide fund of experience. From freshmen to seniors he assists in wise selection of courses, helping everyone utilize his abilities to receive beneficial returns. In addition he directs the daily routine of a school community of more than 1,200, quickly and efficiently solv- ing the multitude of problems that arise. Operating efiiciently and systematically, three secretaries, Miss Dorothy Harman, Miss Ruth Himler and Miss Ida Wigfield attend to the clerical work of the school and aid students in the million and one mishaps that occur daily. As the curtain lowers on each school year, the administration may glance back with de- served satisfaction to every added improvement and then look ahead into the future as plans of increased progress take definite form. Pursuing his policy of per- sonally interviewing students about their problems, Mr. M. N. Funk, principal, consults the office file containing each pupil's record, to solve Dono- van Shirey's question. BOARD OF EDUCATION Nlrs. Ruth Robb Mr. H. A. Stewart Mr. George F. Mr. VV. H. Flick- Dr, Thomas St. Dr. S. W. Nealon Mr. William Mc Brown ingcl' Clair Cullough i9i