Harrold Junior High School - Herald Yearbook (Greensburg, PA)

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V71 Miss Mary Brisbane Mr. Paul Bowman We Dedicate . . . Twenty-five years on the faculty at Harrold Jr. High School has earned for Miss Brisbane a warm spot in the hearts of our alumni and stu- dent body. She is the only member of the fac- ulty who has been with the school since Harrold opened its doors twenty-five years ago. During this time she has taught English and music. Miss Brisbane is a graduate of Greensburg High School, California State Teachers College, and Penn State University. Mr. Bowman, who is also well liked by all who have had him at Harrold, has been assoc- iated with Harrold and the Hempfield Area for the past twenty-four years. Mr. Bowman has taught health and physical education, English and Biology. He served as principal at Harrold, and for the past seven years he has been the Deputy Associate Superintendent for Hemp- field Area Schools. Mr. Bowman is a graduate of American College of Physical Education in Chicago, Ill- inois. He received his B. S. Degree from Slip- pery Rock State Teachers College and his Mastlers Degree from the University of Pitts- burg . We the class of 1955 are proud to dedicate this issue of the Herald to Miss Brisbane and Mr. Bowman. It is our way of expressing our appreciation to them for their years of service to our school.

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To great heights Physically, our school has changed from an original one-room school to its present modern structure of 17 classrooms, and other facilities. However, progress has not halted here. A huge addition is underway to make our school larger than ever. In addition to pupil changes and physical changes, there has always been a con- stant appraisal of the needs of our children. Thus, there have been changes within the cur- riculum which have been designed to fit the needs of each youth, and to provide him with the very best in educational facilities. New types of rooms in the Addition will include the following: 1 regular classroom, 1 geography room, 2 science rooms, 1 art and craft room, 1 shower room, 1 industrial arts shop, 1 industrial arts planning shop, 1 music and practice room, A new Junior High School Office, New storage rooms, a new heating sys- tem, new teachers' rooms, room 18 to be a full- sized classroom, room 8 and area offices to make the new library room, and there will be a new entrance. With the erection and completion of the new Senior high school, the grades taught in our school will be from seven through nine. A greater area of pupils will be served, a continu- ous program of schooling will be realized in our townships. Pupils will have the opportunity to complete schooling from grade one through twelve in our own school system. A Class in World History Thehistory of our school has been symbolic of progress. We are proud of the heritage left by teachers and pupils alike. The future of the school depends upon its youthg with inspired leadership, and grim determination, we will progress forward. Getting Ready for the new addition.

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Contents . 10 Administration . 24 Classes 58 Activities 78 Athletics 92 Advertisements Foreword . . . A significant milestone has been reached in our school. This is our twenty-fifth graduat- ing class. In the passing of the years, certain funda- mental changes have been brought about in our curriculum, in our personnel, and in our teacher-pupil relationships. These changes have made possible the realization that we are better able to meet and provide the needs of today's youth. The environment of twenty-five years ago contrasted with today's scene shows a remark- able advancement in educational processes. Each graduating class has made a definite contribution toward the betterment of our school. It is the purpose of this book to bring you a record of our achievements and services. By picture and story, relive with us these prec- ious moments of school life in 1954-55.