Harriton High School - Aurora Yearbook (Rosemont, PA)

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Fo r e wor d ANTING to create an AURORA worthy of Harriton, Its faculty, and student body, the I960 staff has chosen as its theme Local Color. The cover, in design and color scheme, imparts the mellow richness and refined simplicity characteristic of communities sur- rounding Harriton. A decorative map of the area from which hiarriton draws the bulk of its students serves as the endsheets. In the section dividers one finds the fullest expression of the theme. The Bryn Mawr College Library was selected to introduce the faculty section because it is symbolic of the inspiration Instilled by devoted teachers to attain higher knowledge. As the seniors leave Harriton, they will enter the portals of a new kind of life. Thus the Haverford College Gate Is used for the senior section to signify both the termination of one way of life and the inception of another. Montgomery County Day School, which provides the oppor- tunity for students to prepare themselves for high school In a country atmosphere while pursuing their studies, represents the juniors and soph- omores of Harriton. Stressing service, co-operation, and loyalty, the Bala- Cynwyd Women ' s Club symbolizes Harriton ' s extra-curricular activities, through which are learned the meaning of team work and good citizenship and the joys of sharing. The Merlon Cricket Club opens the sports section because It denotes the importance of developing healthy bodies in addi- tion to sound minds. The Main Line area encircling Harriton has afforded to the school body a rich heritage; it has been a determining factor In the formulation of high academic standards and an active interest In cultivating various talents through participation in clubs and athletics. Having chosen Local Color as the theme, the I960 Staff of the AURORA sincerely hopes that Harriton ' s faculty and students will con- tinue not only to reap the benefits of their environment but to perpetuate that which they have inherited. Hsiaine Wendy Acker Five

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TABLE OF CONTENTS S FACULTY ALWAYS LENDING INSPIRATION AND GUIDANCE SENIORS ONE WAY OF LIFE GIVING WAY TO ANOTHER UNDERCLASSMEN PREPARING FOR RESPONSIBILITY AS FUTURE SENIORS ACTIVITIES GOOD CITIZENSHIP DEVELOPING THROUGH ACTIVE PARTiCIPATON SPORTS AIMING TOWARD WELL-ROUNDED INDIVIDUALS ADVERTISEMENTS SHOWING LOYAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT Four

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DEDICATION Because Miss Myrna Sheely so often stimulafes the seniors of Harriton to develop freedonn of expression and initiative, the I960 AURORA is being dedicated to this outstanding individual. This is Miss Sheely ' s thirty-second year of teaching in the Lower Merion School District. During this time, her remarkable devotion to the students has been demonstrated by the duration of her school day which begins at eight a.m. and ends at four-thirty p.m. or later. As a friend, teacher, and advisor. Miss Sheely always welcomes eager pupils, hier many cultural interests and experiences are shared with her music, art, and literature class, as well with her regular senior English sections and Special English. Willingness to correct that all-important essay question for a college application or to help her homeroom aspirants In selecting courses Is indicative of her sincere Interest. She also serves as enthusiastic sponsor of the Thespian Society. Miss Sheely Instills in her students the enthusiasm and courage which she, herself, possesses. She points the way to new and challenging paths for the understanding of the mind of man thus giving her pupils a valuable appreciation of the liberal arts. No student ever entering J-96 will deny that Miss Myrna Sheely leaves a lasting Impression: to think, to learn, to create. Six