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

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Front Row: Clarence S. Dietrichg William M. DeLong. Snlicitorg Chester Clarence J. Smith, Paul E. Deysher, Irwin A. Merkel, Forrest A. Hun- A. Haring, Vice President: Paul C. Dunkelbcrger. Supervising Principal: sicker, Harold M. Heffner, Arlan L. Reppert. Back Row: Arlin Lutz, Samuel P. Smith. President: Lorraine E. Dries, Secrelaryg Harry W. Kline, Leroy Werst, Earl H. Rabenold. William J. Dietrich, Audry K. Heiney, Treasurer: Jean B. Kistler, Business illanagerg Frank N. Wenrich. Second Harold L. Dellicker, Herbert C. Kistlcr, Carl L. Dietrich, Herbert D Row: Thomas J. Merkel, Lawrence W. Fenstermaker, Clinton Sechler, Greenawalt, Allen J. Krause. School Board The omission of education from the Constitution of the United States has determined that the state is legally responsible for a system of public education. The state has seen fit to delegate a great part of this authority to local school districts. In order for local school districts to exercise this authority the state has setup boards of school directors in each district for the purpose of administering the system of public schools of the district. ssaiaisgf' wr .: .4 1-mein Clerical Staff The Oihce Staff of the Kutztown Area Schools has a great deal of responsibility and carries it well. The main duties are to keep all student ac- tivity Financial Accounts and issue checks, do all school banking, keep inventory of Joint Board equipment and supplies, maintain school attend- ance records and control the entire school budget. Front Row: Mr. Warren R. Gen-nerd. Back Row: Mr. Jean B. Kistler, Miss Miriam Schroeder, Miss Lorraine E. Dries. 10

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A Message to the Class of 1960: For a long time you have looked forward to the completion 'of your high school education. Your high school years will probably be among the happiest years of your life. They should, also, be among the most valuable years. Your high school has sought to give you the opportunity of acquiring a well-rounded education for your individual develop- ment. This development depended chiefly upon yourself. At best your high school can only afford you opportunity. Education does not end with the completion of your formal high school education. It is a continual process and is a disci- pline for the great adventure of life which lies ahead of you. Many of you will continue your education in higher institu- tions of learning, others will enter a trade, or find employment in industry and many enter the armed services. Remember that the proper choice of a suitable field of work is one of the most important decisions that an individual has to make. Naturally, you will want to make a proper choice because you know that future happiness and success may depend on it. The occupational and professional world is very competitive but the individual who knows what he has to offer and where it can be used has a distinct advantage. An excellent philosophy for life is to keep on striving for improvement-since the largest room in the world is the room for improvement. May you ever strive to reach your goals and ideals and remember the importance of good character, honesty and integrity, religion, thoughtfulness and consideration for others as you journey through life. My best wishes for success are extended to you, the Class of 1960. A Message to the Class of 1960: Graduation from high school is a memorable event in your young lives and one which you have looked forward to for a number of years. The fact that you have completed high school indicates that you have satisfactorily completed a number of basic requirements necessary for the attainment of this goal. Receiving a diploma means more, however, than the fulfill- ment of certain standards. It is an indication that you have now crossed the threshold of adulthood. It means that now you are ready to travel the road of life equipped with certain habits, skills, and knowledge. You are challenged to use that which you have learned toward the betterment of yourself and of your status in life. Of even greater importance is the respon- sibility you have of improving the way of life of all America. Upon you and thousands like you, rests the future of America and our society. My sincere best wishes are extended to each of you as you move along the many walks of life. Qwe

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Commercial Department The Commercial Department, under the direc- tion of Mr. Howard Dietrich and Mrs. Jean Held, prepares students for useful and active lives in the business world. The students in this course study typing, shorthand, business law, consumer econ- omics, business English, and bookkeeping. Because the students wish to acquire skill in office practice, they take a course in filing and learn how to per- form other duties such as answering telephones and running the various business machines. The pupils also serve as Student Secretaries for high school faculty members. l hfrs. jean A. P. Held, Mr. Howard J. Dietrich. Hands on home row is the familiar statement heard in Mrs. Held's typing room. A graduate of Temple University, Mrs. Held received her B.S. in Business Education and her M.A. from Lehigh University. Get Quiet is a favorite expression which Mr. Dietrich uses to quiet his classes. As head of the department he teaches mathematics and book- keeping. Mr. Dietrich received his B.S. from Temple University and he also attended Kutztown State Teachers College. The students in the typing room realize typing is a. skill they can use in any occupation.