Hollidaysburg High School - Chimrock Yearbook (Hollidaysburg, PA)

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Left-D. H. Lomas High school Principal Right-J. HARRY HBNSHAW jr. High Principal former superintendent, left Hollidaysburg last summer, -l-Yes, it was quite a task to fill such an important oflice as that of superintendent of schools. The Board chose Dr. Joseph L. Hackenberg. I'm sure everyone agrees that Dr. Hackenberg not only knows his work but is a swell all'around fellow. Naturally Dr. Hackenberg and the Board must cooperate with one another to see that this school of ours is operated in the best possible manner. They must be on the alert at all times to keep the school progressing. ---Now, Dolly, there is one more part of the administration, the principals. Dolan H. Loree, principal of senior high school, and J. Harry Henshaw, principal of junior high school, are the executives who carry out the duties delegated by Dr. Hackenberg. It is these men who come in personal contact with the students. In both schools the important aim is to prepare the students to go out and take their places in Superintendenfs secretary ad- vises new clerks, left to fight, Hoover, Pequignot, Bice, the cold, cold world. This is particularly stressed in the program of study in the senior high school. Mr. Loree takes a great deal of time arranging the courses of study. Mr. Henshaw works toward this goal by pre- paring his students for higher instruction in the senior high school. Well, Dolly, do you see what a task confronts our administration? This is just a bird'sfeye view, believe me. The next step along the line is the teaching staffg I'm sure you are interested in hearing about these remarkable classroom characters.

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Hollidaysburg Board of Education let to right around the desk, Shrum, Mitterling, Hughes, Davis, Smith, Wade, Hamill, Hy e. l DR. J. L. HACKENBBRG Superintendent of Schools Board Elects Dr. J. L. I-laclcenberg Hello, Dolly !-1-This is Joan. I called to tell you that I got the dope on the administration and faculty that you wanted for the Chirnrock.-il have a lot of material on both groups, so I'll give you the information on the Board of Education, the superintendent, and the principals, first. You know our Board has just been reorf ganized, and we have quite a few professions represented. It consists of Homer I. Smith, president, William Wade, vice president, Dr. William Hughes, Dr. Ira Mitterling, Harvey Hyle, Eugene Hamill, and John Shrum. Did you know that Miss Blanche Davis, who works in the superintendents office, acts as secretary of the Board? I often wondered what her duties were. Say, I was really surprised when I found out all the things that the Board has to do. Believe me, they run up against plenty of problems. -l-Well, I'1l give you an idea of the usual tasks. The Board must determine the tax rate so as to cover the expense of maintaining the school, choose the faculty, purchase the supplies, and see that our school provides for the educational needs of the modern jitterbug and other species. You remember Hobson C. Wagner, our joan

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,x -al I Donald Wolfe fleftj tells Cyrus Thompson and Lemmon Stoudnour Left to right, Flora Smiley, Evelyn Deen, Mrs. Mary McKer1han Istandingj about his family tree. and Margaret Mcllroy get their morning mail. Faculty Welcomes New Members Dollyl--I promised to tell you of the faculty, try peering through Kearney's some of the news I learned about our faculty. I hope you will find it as interesting as I did. This fall four new personalities were introduced as members of the staff. Miss Marian Crompton, teacher of geography and commercial law, took the place of Miss June Harry. Ralph Harden, teacher of history and hygiene, took Herbert Petersonls place as basketball coach. Miss Alice Scrivner, the new librarian, replaced Mrs. Mildred Camp' bell. In junior high school, Elliott Treese, music instructor, took the place of Mrs. Olive Blough when she resignedi- Oh, yes! As to those hobbies I spoke of a few minutes ago-if you should casually walk down the corridor at senior high school between classes or during the noon hour, you might overhear several enlightening conf versations. First, you might come upon Donald Wolfe and Lemmon Stoudnour in deep conference. They are discussing genealogy, a subject interesting to both of them.--Yes, they have uncovered some very interesting information concerning their family trees. If you should walk a little farther on, you might come upon Glenn Bressler, Miss Mary Pickles, and Miss Dorothy Harpster. Emerg' ing from this group come the familiar words, That reminds me of a storyi--.nl --You're right, anyone could guess whose hobby this exemplifles.L-- If you are not satisfied with this picture window some evening. You're likely to find Miss Gertrude Swanson and Miss Dorothy Harpster there playing bridge-l-and what I mean, they play bridge! If you don't find Walter Kearney at home, you will probably find him at the Y bowling alleys. -1Yes, Glenn Bressler, Robert Tschop, and Dr. Joseph L. Hackenf berg are also interested in this sport. The new members of the staff have entered into school life wholefheartedly. Miss Alice Scrivner has made book markers, a new set for each month. They will not only help to preserve our steadily increasing book supply but also to advertise new books. Elliott Treese is decidedly interested in a swing band for Hollidaysburg High School. He is up against a great many difficulties, but with a little cooperation he can go a long way. He feels that a jazz band is essential to keep up the school spirit. Mr. Treese would like to interest members of the faculty in it also. ---Oh yes, we have quite a few musically minded teachers. For instance Merle Nye plays the trombone and Miss Mary Pickles is really a terrific vocalist.-- just a minute, Dolly, Daddy is calling me. l-fYes, Daddy! ---I'll be fin' ished in a minute D--Say, Dolly, Daddy wants to use the phone now. Later on I will give you some more interesting glimpses of the faculty !l-1-Well, so long, Dolly!