Kutztown Area High School - Cougar Yearbook (Kutztown, PA)

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The future growth and development of our nation depends vitally upon the initiative, imagination and under- standing of our youth who will he the leaders of tomor- row. For this reason it was highly desirahle that every effort was made to give you, the graduating class ot 1959, a hetter understanding of your responsiloilities and oppor- tunities in helping to expand the unlimited houndaries of progress. As you and your classmates are talking about futures, some of you will decide to enter the professions, some the trades, others the armed services and other types of employ- ment. Each one should have a goal: therefore, aim high hut do not think that you have to reach your goal the day after tomorrow. Hard worlc and devotion face each one of you it you desire to achieve your goal. No matter what the future is going to he, individuals of intelligence and of ahility are going to he the ones who have the hest chance for success. All must realize that the whole story of success is not written in hoolcs that much satisfaction is derived hy doing one's hest and making oneis life count in service to humanity. To you the class of 1959, my personal hest wishes for happiness and success. L. MERLIN STAUFFER Ph.B., 1VI.Ed. High School Principal Graduation from high school is a highlight in youi young careers and one which you will Cherish for man5 long years ahead. For m-ost of you it signifies the com- pletion of your formal education. For all of you it means the start of many new adventures in lite. You will lool loacli to your school days longingly and only then come to the full realization of the many opportunities you have had before you. You have loeen a part of the greatest American insti- tutionf-that of the American puhlic school system. The ideals and goals of education in America arezunparalieleci anywhere throughout the world. Education is the foun- dation of our democracy and only through the educative process can or will our democratic way of life continue to exist. The time has now come for you to make application oi those facts, slcills, and attitudes, which you learned and developed in school. 'Set for yourselves high goals in life and strive to attain them. Your success will mean the continued growth and success of the nation. My sincere hest wishes go with each of you as you move onward to new and loroader horizons. RALPH B. SHANKWEILER B.S., NLS. funior High Principal I I

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A MESSAGE TO THE CLASS OFVIQSQ gi High School graduation is an event you have been looking forward to for many years. While achieving this important goal, you must realize that it signifies the beginning of a new, a fuller, a more significant life of adulthood and realism. It is this life that you have been preparing for all through your school days. ' A ' it r Q In your journey through life maintain high ethical and moral s-tandg, ards, remain humble in spite of success, and in all things seek the guid- ing hand of Divine Providence. I challenge you to apply your lcnowledgeg skills, and abilities for the good of all humanity. X - , i My personal good wishes go witheach member of the Class' of 1959. Niay you find success and happiness in life. A A A A PAUL C. DUNKELBERGER ' B.S., NLS., MA. , A Supervising Principal of Area Schools

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TH SCHO0 B0 RD First Row: William DeLong, Paul Dunicellnerger, Chester Haring, Lorraine Dries, Samuel Smith. Harry Kline. Second Row: Herbert Kistler, Arlin Lutz, Earl Raloenolcl, Woodrow Mertz. William Dietrich, Harold Dellicicer, Paul DCYSIIEF, Herbert Greenawalt, John Dry. Third Row: Clayton Dotterer, Clarence Smith, Clinton Secimler, Irwin Merkel, Ariz-in Reppert, Forrest Hunsicker, Harold Heffner. THE CLERICAL S TAF The men and women who Work in the administrative offices have a great deal of responsibility and they carry it well. Whether you have come to get a late permission slip, to deposit some class money, or to see the principal, you receive fast, yet kind attention. The office employees are Warren R. Gernerd, Lorraine E. Dries, Miriam R. Schroelcier, and Jean B. Kistler. H GUIDANCE OU EL OR Mrs. Laura L. Lannon, head of the Guidance Department, ably assists pupils in selecting and entering a college, in securing scholarships, and in finding jobs after graduation. In addition to these duties, sime teaches guidance classes in grades 7, 8, 9, and 12, and is willing to help students with their various problems. 12