Hempfield Area Senior High School - Spartonian Yearbook (Greensburg, PA)

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ADMINISTRATION F. EMERSON KAUFFMAN Principal ERNEST GERHART Assistant Principal ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRESS IS THEIR MAIN CCNCERN Miss Barron, secretary ot our high school oftice, checks typed material as Mrs. Woodburn, secretary for Mr. Kauftman, receives a message on the telephone concerning a future assemblv. nl I2 Dear Seniors: Life is full of changes and the ability to adlust to them is the key to a useful and happy lite. Such a life cannot be measured in wealth, accumulated honors received, or power attain- ed. Rather it is evaluated in terms of services rendered, abilities developed and contributions 'nade to all mankind. Education is something that continues as long as you live. Each new experience brings with it new knowledge. Each mistake, if used properly, becomes the 'foundation for new successes. Each success should provide the inspiration to seek higher goals. We regret to see your days at Hempfield and and will long remember the Class of 1960. At the same time, we extend to you our sincerest best wishes for the future. It is our hope that the lessons learned here will provide you with the equipment necessary tor that future. Sincerely yours, F. EMERSON KAUFFMAN,

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THEO FULLERTON Associate Superiniendenf PAUL BOWMAN Assistant Associate Superintendent DECIDED SCHOOL FUNCTIONS AND EDUCATIONAL POLICIES Secretaries of the Area Office and their duties: Joann Holtzer, secretary to Mr. Bennettg Zella Chanon, keeps tax records and enumeration intormationp Bernice Smail, secretary to Mrs. Graybillg Lois Ritenour, secretary to Mr. Bowmang and Leona Burkholder, secretary to Mr. Fullerton. I I 'xN-.gf 5 SP TO THE GRADUATION CLASS . . . Public edu- cation in our American society has the obli- gation of perpetuating the best in our way ot lite and the responsibility ot developing the creative power of man to meet the challenges of the future. In our changing world, no one can complete an education but must constantly be prepared to adiust to cultural, scientific, and technologi- cal changes. Satellites and the exploration ot outer space, which have developed since you entered senior high school illustrates the rapidity ot new found knowledge, Since contemporary life changes at such free quent intervals, the education you have ac- quired to date can of necessity only be a tool to future learning. l trust that your public school experience has provided you with an appreciation ot our democratic heritage and provided you with a basic desire to continue your education. l extend congratulations to you in meeting the requirements of graduation and wish yo.: God- speed. THEO VV. FULLERTON

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STRESSED IMPORTANCE OF HIGH EDUCATICJNAL STANDARDS r Paul J. Hatch, on a leave of absence during the present school year from his position as vocational director, is con- ducting two area technical school surveys on the possibility of a technical school centrally located in Westmoreland County, Dear Seniors: You have arrived successfully at that goal, which in the past may have been your great- est ambition. Now having arrived, you see it in its true light, A step forward and upward in your search tor a better lite, both tor your- self and others. The next step-whether college or a iob -fvvill have its bright and dull spots. Whatever you do it is inevitable there will be ups and downs. What really matters is how you react. Can you smile inthe troubled tihfes and remember these too will passw? Can you take your success and still not lose your touch with those not so fortunate? Refnentbef he is often greatest who serves the most. May the years Drove that your education if one ot your most valuable possessions. ERNEST W. GERHART