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

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Members of the Latrobe Board of Education transact school business at their regular meeting each month: Mr. H. A. Stewart, Mrs. Ruth B. Robb, Dr. S. W. Nealon, Mr. W. H. Flickinger, Mr. George Brown, Mr. William McCullough, and Dr. Thomas St. Clair. auditorium posed a problem that was successfully solved despite the difficulties in securing materials and work- men because of conditions relating to the war. The Board also helped in the installing of the Stud- ent Council room, the first of its kind in this-part of the state. Here the holding of informal meetings and enter- tainment of outside guests takes place. The Board or- dered new bleachers for the Athletic Field, purchased ad- ditional machinery for the shops, and cooperated with 'the state in conducting the new health program which consisted of a thorough examination of freshmen and junior boys and girls with the aid of four doctors and 11 dentists. In order to aid the returning veteran continue his education, special courses were approved for G.I.'s. who needed more credits to gain admission to college. Classes were also m.ade available for adults who wished to take such subjects as typing, shorthand, or wood shop. This year, for the first time, high school students were per- mitted to enroll in mechanical drawing and machine shop evening classes. Another phase of the Board's work dealt with the recreation program. The community club, with facilities for teen-age recreation, was actively sup- ported by the board and is under the supervision of hos- tesses from Latrobe. The second division, the office of Mr. John G. Hulton, superintendent of the Latrobe Public Schools, works in coordination with the school board in directing the edu- cational activities of the six public schools in Latrobe. Among his many duties, Mr. Hulton sees that high stand- ards of teaching are maintained throughout the system As part of their duties as office sec- retaries, Miss lda Wigfield and Miss Dorothy Greubel check the street-car tickets each Monday. l 9 .l and oversees the installing of equipment to promote ex- tra curricular activities. Most students are familiar with the routine in the office of Mr. M. N. Funk, principal, for it is here that everyone receives advice and guidance on the school prob- lems that are bound to arise every day. Mr. Funk oiers suggestions to newcomers in choosing courses, to gradu- ates going on to college, to those seeking employment, or to the student with his individual problems. The manifold secretarial duties connected with the operation of the school are taken care of by the Misses Ruth Himler, Ida Wigfield and Dorothy Greubel. Miss Himler acts as secretary to Mr. Hulton and the Board of Education, with Miss Wigfield as her clerical assistant. Miss Greubel takes care of the stenographic work in Mr. Funk's oihce. As assistant principal, Miss Florence Breeton deals directly with student attendance, permits, and excuses. Through these three branches of the administration working in conjunction, students experience an efficient, well-run organization without realizing the problems with which these administrators deal. 1