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 of 1959, a hetter understanding of your responsihilities and oppor- tunities in helping to expand the unlimited houndaries of progress. As you and your classmates are talking ahout futures, some oi 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 goalg therefore, aim high hut do not think that you have to reach your goal the clay after tomorrow. Hard worlc and devotion face each one of you ii 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 oi success is not written in hooks that much satisfaction is derived hy doing oneys hest and malcing oneys life count in service to humanity. To you the class oi 1959, my personal hest wishes for happiness and success. L. MERLIN STAUFFER Ph.B., iVI.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 rneanf the start of many new adventures in life. You will lool hacli to your school days longingly and only then come to the full realization of the many opportunities you have had hefore you. You have heen a part of the greatest American insti- tution-that of the American puhlic school system. The ideals and goals of education in America are ,unparalleled 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 malce application ol those facts, skills, 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 hroacler horizons. RALPH B. SHANKWEILER B.S., NLS. Iunior High Principal l 1

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A MESSAGE TO THE CLASS OFil959 i2 , ' High School graduation is an event you have heen looking forward '- to for many years. While achieving this important goal, you must realize that it signifies the heginning 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. 7 J ' it ' Q In your journey through life maintain high ethical and moral s-tandgi A 1 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 lcinowledgep skills, and abilities for the good of all humanity. x U - . i My personal good wishes go witheach memher of the Class' of 1959. . Flay you' find success and happiness in life. H A V. A 4 PAUL C. DUNKELBERGER A B.S., NLS.. MA. , A Supervising Principal 'of Area Schools

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HE SCH00 B0 RD First Row: William DeLong, Paul Duniceiimerger. Chester Haring, Lorraine Dries, Samuel Smith. Harry Kline. Second Row: Herbert Kistier, Ariin Lutz, Earl Rahenoid, Woodrow Mertz. William Dietrich, Harold Deiiicker, Paul Deysher, Herbert Greenawait, John Dry. Third Row: Clayton Dotterer, Clarence Smith, Clinton Sechier, Irwin Merkel, Arian Reppert, Forrest Hunsicicer. Harold Heifner. THE CLERI CAL S TAF The men and women who work in the administrative offices have a great deal of responsibility and they carry it Weil. 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. Cvernerd, Lorraine E. Dries, Miriam R. Schroeder, and Jean B. Kistier. GUI ANCE COU SELOR Mrs. Laura L. Lannon, head of the Guidance Department, ably assists pupils in selecting and entering a college, in securing scholarships, and in iinding joins after graduation. In addition to these duties, she teaches guidance classes in grades 7, 8, 9, and 12, and is willing to help students with their various problems. 12