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

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MR. HOMER T. BAGENSTOSE PRINCIPAL - GEOMETRY Mr. Bagenstose is responsible in a great way for the success and position held by our High School. He graduated from Mahanoy City High School and Millersville State Normal School and took post-graduate work at various educational institutions. Mr. Bagenstose conducts classes in Geometry and Trigonometry, besides holding the position of Principal. He is a friend to every- one, always lends a helping hand and has always given recommendations when he thinks they are deserved. The Class of 1936 wishes him luck in the years to come and in all that he undertakes to do. IP DR. JOSEPH F. NOONAN, A.M., Ph.D. SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Joseph F. Noonan, who is the Superin- tendent of the Mahanoy City Schools District, also holds that oflice in Mahanoy Township. He is a graduate of Millersville State Normal School, Muhlenberg College, and New York University. He possesses five degrees: Bachelor of Pedagogy, Master of Pedagogy, Bachelor of Philosophy, Master of Arts, and Doctor of Philosophy. The last named honor is the highest academic degree granted by any American college or university. Last, but not least, it is mainly through the unselfish and untiring efforts of Doctor Noonan that the proposed addition to the High School has become, not merely a figment of the imagi- nation, but a concrete reality. age 111

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GEORGE G. LEWIS, President HE first School Board met in 1862 and con- sisted of five men: Dr. Louis Thompson, Frank Carter, Mr. Walborn, David Klingerman, and one other, of which there is no record. Oli- ver Bechtel was the Hrst candidate for the teach- er's position. In 1864, John M. Barry was elected Presi- dent of the School Board, David Phillips, Treas- urer, and John M. Cunningham, Secretary. W. H. Heidenreich, Balentine Benner and John To- bin, were the other members of the board. The present members of the School Board are as follows: President ............ GEORGE G. LEWIS Vice-President .... CHARLES LIEBERMAN Secretary .,.. ....... O SCAR SKEATH Treasurer ......,. DR. DAVID HOLLAND DR. C. S. BURKE C. F. WITTMER Solicitor ........,..,. JAMES DOLPHIN Superiiiierideiit of Schools DR. JOSEPH F. NOONAN lliage 10 J

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Miss MARY A. CooK ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Miss Cook is a friend to all the pupils. Her cheery friendship and advice to the pupils has been greatly appre- ciated by all. She is a graduate of Mahanoy City High School and Pennsylvania State College, where she received her B. A. degree. The Class of 1936 extend their best wishes for LI happy future. Miss MARY A. DWYER ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Miss Dwyer is a favorite teacher with all the students, especially with the Seniors. She has always lent a helping hand toward the benefit of the Seniors. She is a graduate of Mahanoy City High School and she received her Bachelor of Arts degree at Temple University. The Senior Class wishes her success in her profession. I Page 12 1 MR. JOSEPH E. BOYLE COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT Mr. Boyle has proved that he has many fine qualities as a teacher and a true friend. He is a graduate of Mahanoy City High School and Mount St. Maryis College. He is also Assistant Football Coach. Miss ALVERNA A. WELCH HISTORY DEPARTMENT Miss Welch was graduated from Mahanoy City High School and received her A. B. degree from Cornell Univer- sity. She helped many pupils out of their difficulties. She is interested in the pupils as a whole and has won a number of friends through her cheerful and pleasant disposition.