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

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the Bcafd of Education: Mrs. ishes a clerical report for Dr. Hultcn. Quality-Questing Heads Shape School Program school operates. The board also controls and arranges the finances of the school. Although most high school students do not come into personal contact with these men who represent the entire community, they could not get along without them. Students' talents are uncovered and chan- neled by the administration. Personal confer- ences with the principal play a big part. Col- lege representatives are secured to consult with the seniors. Freshmen and seniors receive special guidance courses for orientation and re- view purposes. The talent producers also help place students in positions after graduation and administer college tests. Through the interest and initiative of the school administration, the hands that guide Latrobe High School talent production,-future doctors, secretaries, mechanics and teachers will emerge to take their place in their own pro- fession as well as in the world of citizenship. HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMMING is in the hands of Mr. M. N. Funk, principal, who consults student record tiles in order that curricu- lar and extra-curricular activities may best promote and encourage the talents of each pupil. THREE SECRETARIES aid the ad- ministrators: Miss Ruth Himler checks files for Dr. Hulton and Robert Stahl. the principal's secre- tary, types near the telephone board: Miss Annabelle Walter tin-

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PUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATION in Latrobe flourishes under the direc- tion of Dr. Iohn G. Hulton, super- intendent of schools, who checks regularly with each of the six public school buildings in the community to make sure all divi- sions of the scholastic factory are running smoothly. Talent production must have directors, so to find the foremen of Latrobe's educational fac- tory Louis B. Bayer looked to the front hall offices. Dr. Iohn G. Hulton, superintendent of the Latrobe public schools, is the chief administra- tion officer. Dr. Hu1ton's duties center around schools in the entire district. He takes charge of public schools in the borough of Latrobe. The policies established by the Board of Educa- tion and other measures are carried out by the superintendent. Another essential person in the production of talent is the principal who serves as a source of information to both students and teachers alike. Mr. M. N. Funk organizes the Work of the high school and supervises it to see that the work is done. He advises students in re- ADMINISTRATION gard to the filling out of schedules and college applications, and gives occupational advice. The Work of the principal, Mr. Funk, and the superintendent, Dr. Hulton, is lightened by the secretaries. Miss Ruth Himler is secretary to Dr. Hulton and also the Board of Education. Mrs. Robert H. Stahl Works with Mr. Funk. Miss Annabelle Walter is the clerical assistant in Dr. Hulton's office. Miss Florence Breeton assists in the principal's office by checking students' attendance. The board of directors of the educa- tional factory who make possible the activities- performed and establish the school standards are the seven members of the Board of Educa- tion. Serving on the Board are Dr. S. W. Nealon, Mr. George F. Brown, Mr. Francis Harvey, Mr. William McCullough, Mr. Harry M. Reed, Mr. Samuel G. Hummel and Dr. Thomas St. Clair. Through the industry and ability of these. men, policies are drawn up under which the and Mr. Harry M. Reed BOARD OF EDUCATION Corporation directors of acad emic machinery are school board members: Seated, Mr. William Mc Cullough, Dr. S. W. Nealon D Thomas St. Clair, and Mr George F, Brown. Standing, Mr Samuel G. Rummel, Mr. Francis I Harvey

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Candid Snapshots Show Moments In Lives Of Educators MB. IAMES BEATTY-founded the One Hundred Friends of Art in Latrobe Public Schools and Student Counci1's permanent collection of oil paintings . . . has received several awards tor paintings . . . is problems of de- mocracy instructor . . . holds bachelor of science and master of arts degrees . . . inspired by Student Council work. MR. MITCHELL BABRON - an alumnus of Duquesne Universi- ty . . . finds his radio a constant store of entertainment . . . teach- es typing l, general business training and sales . . . received bachelor of education degree . . . granted the Samuel A. Weiss Award for outstanding scholastic and athletic ability during undergraduate days. MISS EVELYN BAXTER - im- proves international situation by teaching French and Spanish . . . is a bachelor of arts and master of letters . . . will always remem- ber her six months sojourn in Mexico in 1943 . . . acquired her knowledge in Bethany College, University of Pittsburgh and the far off University of Mexico . . . likes shooting rifles. MBS. MABEL BENFORD - spends out-of-school hours tak- ing care of two small B's and noted husband, HDB. of publi- cations' fame . . . is currently doing her part in preserving the king's English . . . learned about adjunct accusatives and retained objects at Wooster and Penn State . . . is a Business and Pro- fessional Woman. MR. DONALD BENFORD- wears himself out teaching jour- nalism and English . . . is a Bucknell boy and a Pitt poten- tate . . . still shudders when he remembers a senior who got Latrobean panels mixed up and didn't unravel them till the day after the book came out . . . sec- retary of Kiwanis Club and the Community Chest. MR. HAROLD BITNER-teaches better things for better living through chemistry . . . engin- eers an elaborate display of model railroads . . . always ready to answer the call of the wild when it comes to hunting and fishing . . . attended Musk- ingum, Indiana State Teachers College and the University of Pittsburgh. 10 Mr. Ian-tes Beatty Miss Evelyn-Baxter Mr. Donald Benford I Mr. Mitchell Barron Mrs. Mabel Benford Mr. Harold Bitner