Interboro High School - Buccaneer Trail Yearbook (Prospect Park, PA)

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DR. JAMES M. BURK Superintendent 405 Harrison Ave., Norwood, Pa. University of Pittsburgh, B.S., M.Ed., Doctorate in Education. MR. RUSSELL E. BAMBERGER Supervisor of Business Affairs 103 Sylvan Ave., Glenolden, Pa. Gettysburg College, B.S. and M.S. ADMINISTRATION The tedious job of maintaining the harmony of school affairs falls to the administration of our school. This year a new addition was made to our campus thus increasing the need for better management. Headed by Dr. James Burk, these men have handled the responsibility of education supervision tremendously. Thanks to the interest and encouragement of our administration both the quality and quantity of teaching at Interboro has been improved. MR. JOHN C. WEICHEL Principal 408 Sheffield Drive, Wallingford, Pa. Geneva College, B.S.; University of Pittsburgh, M.Ed. ■ MR. GROVER DU MARS Assistant to Principal 31 Buckwalter Road, Phoenixville, Pa. Thiel College, B.S.; University of Pennsylvania, M.Ed. 9

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1st ROW Edward S. McPherriri; Eugene H. Cochrane, Jr.; H. Warner Rogers; Andrew M. Davidson; T. Irving Howe; Hoyden Machamer; Arthur Grant, Jr.; Frederick R. Keesler; Paul E. Essick; Lewis B. Beatty, Jr.; William L. Tillman,- Robert F. Shortes,- Charles W. Nulf; Roy H. Ekberg. S. Fawcett; 2nd ROW—George H. Irrgang; Donald W. Turner; Dr. Ralph L. SCHOOL BOARD Dedicated to the Betterment of Youth. The relentless work of the school board has continued to serve and preserve the standards and traditions of Interboro. Giving of their valuable time, they constantly strive toward better means of education and improved methods of management. There were many issues which the school board had to face in order to run an efficient educational system. Under the able leadership of Fredrick F. Keesler, Paul E. Essick and H. Warner Grant, the members of the school board have worked diligently with the best interest of the students in mind. The students of Interboro would like to express their thanks and appreciation to this vital organization. 8

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MR. GROVER DUMARS 31 Buckwolter Rd., Phoenixville Thiel College, B.S.; University of Pennsylvania, M.Ed.; Assistant to Principal, Boys' .Guidance Counselor, Student Council Sponsor. MRS. MAI DA BLOUCH 33 Green Valley Rd. Wallingford Western Reserve University B.A.; University of Pennsylvania M.S.,- Girls' Guidance Counselor; F.T.A. Sponsor. Faculty The Spirit of Learning Is Encouraged by Dedicated Educators In today's world, America's most important asset is her well- educated citizenry. Through education Americans will be bet- ter equipped to cope with the problems of their country and those of neighboring nations. THE SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT of Interboro plays an important role in preparing young people for a purposeful life in our democratic society. Interboro's administrators be- lieve in progress in teaching techniques. Such progress is evi- denced in the addition of the new Social Studies wing, the large group instruction, and the use of audio-visual equipment. All of these are beneficial to students' comprehension. As a result of the tremendous world emphasis placed on SCIENCE, Interboro offers opportunities for all who are inter- ested in this vast field. Biology, both elementary and ad- vanced, is offered to introduce the student to the whys of plant and animal life. Physics and chemistry invite deeper concentration on the laws of science and the construction of matter. THE MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT offers diversified phases to supply the demand from the commercial, practical arts, and academic fields. Courses range from Business Math and Bookkeeping to the more enriched courses of Trigonometry and Solid Geometry. These subjects are essential to activiate the mind and provide the material for dealing with everyday problems of the Twenty-first Century. THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT is deeply devoted to awaken- ing the intellectual curiosity of students in the American and English literary cultures. The Department is interested in de- veloping grammatical, linguistic, and writing fundamentals. Any person's success depends considerably upon his ability to communicate through speech and writing. Coinciding with English is the FOREIGN LANGUAGE DE- PARTMENT which is concerned with teaching not only the language of the country, but also the culture and customs of the people. Emphasis is placed on the repetition and use of the language with the help of our language laboratory. Inter- boro is proud that we now offer complete courses in German, French, Spanish, and Latin; a most important background for the romance languages. ''Interboro's Working Force pertains to an active BUSINESS DEPARTMENT. This important staff encourages students to ac- quire good habits and skills in order to become spirited work- ers in a work-a-doy world. Under the dedicated direction of Mr. Marlin O'Neal and Mr. Harry Cooley, music students are given the advantage of cul- tivating their musical talents. Our Marching and Concert Band leads the school at football games, pep rallies, and assem- blies. This is the department that produces the energy be- hind the spirit of Interboro. Another science that has actually existed as long as the creativity of man is ART. This talent requires imagination, natural ability, and a guiding hand. The students at Interboro who are gifted with these skills form backdrops for plays, posters for various programs, and on the whole brighten up the school. Connected with art is THE PRACTICAL ARTS DEPARTMENT where the hands are the essential tool. The main objective of the Department is to teach skills and useful tasks. Accuracy is a most important factor in this field. THE HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT is a future housewife's best friend. Here a girl is taught home management, cooking, cleaning, and sewing. At any time during the day, the hum of sewing machines can be heard as exotic odors permeate the area around the home ec suite. With the help of this department, girls prepare to fill their roles as wives and mothers. It is through the efforts of PHYSICAL EDUCATION and HEALTH DEPARTMENTS that the average Interboro student is becoming more fully concerned with the strengthening of minds by producing sound bodies. The stimulation of this program enables students to learn and display ability and also strive for the development of sportsmanship, first aid, personal hy- giene, and healthful attitudes. In realizing the importance of high school diplomas and of higher forms of educaton, the student body wishes whole- heartedly to thank the faculty and guidance department for their sincere interest and patience with all of us. 10