Mahanoy City High School - Maroon and Black Yearbook (Mahanoy City, PA)

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C.-----KVXEKVXCDII-7255 0 J. W. STRONG MISS ANNETTA M. MCINERNEY , A., - 1 M i H. w MISS A. CATHARINE SWANK JOHN L. GOEPFERT V V V E A Q Page 12

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KVXEKVNCDIQS HOMER T. BAGENSTOSE Greater men have lived and done great-er deeds but Mr. Bagenstose ranks first in the minds of We Seniors. He has proven himself a good sport and a pal to each and every one of us. After graduating from M. C. H. S. Mr. Bagenstose entered Millersville State Normal School from which he was graduated. He also took special courses at State College and New York University. We hate to leave Mr. Bagenstose and M. C. H. S. In our happy school days memories of Mr. B. shall always play an important role. V V V EAD Page 1 1

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KVXEKVXOIFQS MR. STRONG Patience is a virtue, The sages weren't wrong, For only excellent virtues, Could replace in Mr. Strong. We are convinced that patience is a virtue since we know Mr. Strong. He's a model of patience, that's why weire all strong for him. He is head of the Science Department, having been graduated from Granville High and later from Denison University, Granville, Ohio. He also attended Cornell University and the University of Pennsylvania. In our four years in High, Mr. Strong has been a great ,help to the class of twenty-five in many ways and we extend our heartiest thanks to him for his cooperation and advice to us in our High School days. MISS MclNERNEY Be a live wire and nobody will step on you. This is Miss McInerney's motto, and she carries it out to the full degree. She is head of the Commercial Department in High. Business, business-always business. All hours of the day Miss Mclnerney can be seen in the commercial rooms on the third floor working. She attended Valparaiso College, New York University, Columbia University, University of Chicago, and University of California, Simmons College. No wonder she's a living encyclopodia! MISS SWANK Pl-easing and vivacious-that's Miss Swank. Critics say that a teacher is most successful when he or she intermingles with the pupils. Miss Swank follows this rule, therefore she has won the reward-the love and confidence of the student body. Our Alma Mater is her's, also. State College also claims her as one of its Alumnae. She is an ardent follower of all forms of sports and her eager face has often spurred the teams to victory. We appreciate your eiforts, Miss Swank. JOHN L. GEOPFERT Mr. John Geopfert is a graduate of M. C. H. S. He took special courses at Temple University. In 1917 he answered the great call and he served overseas with A. E. F. After proving his ability as coach he was elected on the H. S. faculty in the fall of 1922. He is also Athletic Supervisor of the entire school system of Mahanoy City. He coaches the football, basketball and track teams. We wish you success Mr. Geopfert. V V V I: C, Page 13