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

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ROBERT T. COOK P rin cipzzl MR. JOSEPH COOK Mk. josrtm-i Coon, father of Captain Robert Cook, Principal of the Mahanoy City High School, was drafted L0 Ell the unexpired term of a member of the Board of Education who marched off to the wars. Mr. Cook has served in the past as a Board member and he under- stands the duties and responsibilities which are his. At a reorganization meeting, Mr. Cook was elected President of the Board of Education. Since Mr. Cook had served in several capacities in his former terms as a director, this election met with general approval. Mr. Cook, a capable officer, has the best interests of the edu- cational program of M. C. H. S. at heart, and we know, will prove untiring in his efforts to further this program, BOARD OF EDUCATION To THE members of the Mahanoy City Board of Educa- tion the class of 1945 wishes to tender its deep gratitude for their keen interest in student problems, their whole- hearted cooperation, and their genuine efforts to better the educational program of Mahanoy City High School and furnish the students with a well-equipped, modern institution despite the difficulties which occur during time of war, Two members of the Board of Education, Dr. E, Harry McCue and Mr. Thomas Monaghan, are serving in the armed forces. Mr. joseph Cook and Mr. Walter Myer were appointed to fill the vacancies caused by the absence of Dr. McCue and Mr. Monaghan. The dedication of the East End Park Memorial Stadium crowned the untiring efforts of the Board of Education to provide an adequate recreational center for M. C. H. S. We, the class of 1943, wish to express our thanks to the gentlemen of the Board for their unceasing efforts tu provide us with an excellent educational foundation. CAl l'AIN Roix1:ir'1' T, Cook, principal of our high school, is serving in ment now the Armed Forces with the Military Police Detach- stationed at Fort Dix, New jersey. He attended the Provost-Marshal school in Michigan and has served a instructor Captain during his discipline. XVC Wish in the use of the pistol. Cook was with us but a short time. Nevertheless, brief stay he inspired the students with respect for Captain Cook the best of luck in his military career. 5 l Page l0 1

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MR. JOSEPH E. BOYLE, M. A. Superi1zte11de111f ll' You could participate in an auditorium period and witness the unstinting applause amd genuine enthusiasm which greets Mr. Boyle's every appearance before the student body you would realize that he possesses the respect and affection of the school. Mr, Boyle is one of the few teachers and administrators who have accomplished this feat. His eflicient administration and excellent disciplinary powers have given him the esteem of all his colleagues. His deep interest in the individual student and his understanding of a student's problems capped by his kindly humor has won the students' sincere esteem. We believe that a person like Mr. Boyle makes his own good luck. But if good wishes will add more success, here are the best wishes of '43. W'e know some of thc difficulties he encountered and we want him to know that we hope the future years will have no obstacles that cannot be handled as efficiently as he has handled his problems in this war year 1943. l MR. HOWARD C. AMOUR Acting Principal Mir. Howaim C. Amouk, a former member of the Faculty of Mahanoy City High School, replaced Mr. Cook as Principal of our High School for the duration of the war. Mr. Amour attended the Shenandoah High School and upon his graduation entered Penn State College from which he was graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Science. He was .1 Manual Training teacher for a number of years. Mr. Amour has taught the following subjects during the past three years: General Science, Plane Geometry, Solid Geometry and Trig- onometry, He is also the Faculty Manager of Athletics and during the past year has been appointed Supervisor of the Penn State Wfar Courses. The class of '43 wishes to extend its appreciation to Mr. Amour for his outstanding work performed as an acting Prin- , cipal, and wish him the best of success in the years to come. fPage 1.11