Mechanicsburg High School - Artisan Yearbook (Mechanicsburg, PA)

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FACULTY as well as comparisons of new arrangements of classical composi- tions with their original forms. .-in accomplished cellist, Mrs. Clippinger is well fitted for the work she has been carrying out. M. H. S. Mathmentor Director of the annual Junior Class Play, Scoutmaster of Troop 72, and Dean of the junior Class, is the assiduous math teacher MR. XVAVNE NElSiX'EN'l'P1R. .-Ks a graduate of the Sunbury High School in 1928, mathmentor Neiswenter enrolled at Susquehanna University where he was a member of the track team for three years. ln his senior year he established two records. One in the 110-yard low hurdles and the other in the IIO-yilfll high hurdles. Upon graduation he attended the University of VVest Virginia and later completed his education at the University of Michigan which he attended for one year. Mr. Neiswenter, who is interested in athletics, coached eight boys for the Pennsylvania Physical Fitness Run last November. Philosophic Geometrician XYhen one thinks of bread he thinks of butter-XVhen he thinks of Geometry, he thinks of Paorsssoa D. D. BR.-XNlJ'l 7xvhC'I1 anyone thinks of Mr. Brandt he is thinking of M. H. S.'s liked-by-all math teacher, full of wit, wisdom and good cheer. David D. Brandt has capably filled his position of principal and teacher for the past 18 years. He received his BA. degree at Lebanon Valley College, and his B.D. degree, 1907, at Union Biblical Seminary, a school of theology. Mr. Hrandt's classes are enlivened with his many philosophic sayings. His favorite philosophical phrase is He is most happy who knows most. 18 Keys of the Kingdom The Kingdom fCommercial typing room, over which reign the three M. H. S. Commercial instruc- tors: Ma. K. lizlu B1'c1-11211, Miss ANNE Sxvosa, and Miss Doaoiux' HA1v111,'1'oN. FAc171,'1'v P1.Av1:k Blade eye clzfzngfrf his mind . . The Keys of the Kingdom: 41 shining typewriters So---a teacher, and a teacher, and a teacher. Genial Keyman K. Ifzra Bucher, H.S., M..-X., graduate of l flizabeth- town College and New York Univer- sity, presides over somnolent early morning typing classes as well as commercial sections. iVell-known behind M. H. S. footlights, his portrayal of Charlie's Aunt, in 1941, will long be re- membered. :Ks co-sponsor of the Speech-.-Xrts Club and as critic in selection of forensic entrants, his help has been greatly appreciated. Many Mechanicsburg sports fans know him as 'Lpop-mann at the Senior refreshment stands. Music on the March Earnest, capable M. H. S. music- onductor is MR. Roismu' S. C1.11-- 1'1NoER, B.S., graduate of Lebanon Valley College and the University of Pennsylvania. Upon his arrival here in the fall of IQKXQ, his evident musicianship and strong personality quickly gained him the support of the newly- organized mixed Glee Club and the Girls' Chorus. Prior to the resignation of Marlin lf. Morrette, former band and orchestra director here, Mr. Clip- pinger also taught musical history to seventh, eighth, and ninth-grade classes. At the former's departure for Lansford, Pennsylvania, however, he applied for the Maestro's position and became director of the Orchestra and the Band, which captured the coveted Class H Cham- pionship in Harrisburg, December 6, 1941. Archery Addict Mechanicsburg's No. 1. Spencer Tracy fan can he found in Room 35, 7 hours per day, 5 days a week, 36 weeks a year, preaching ancient history to a number of soporific pupils. She is the black-haired grad- uate of VVestern Maryland Univer- sity and one-time student at Penn State, Miss Ho1'1'H Foaxav, .-LB., M.,-X., who returned to her :Xlma Mater in H135 as a conveyor of historic facts. Preoccupied with junior Red Cross work, enthusiastic about arch- ery, getting enjoyment from hiking with her dog, and noted for dramatic abilities Chaving taken part in many productions, both as a high school student and a member ofthe facultyj, she is a versatile and interesting character. Dancing is her delight, cokes her consolation and history her haven. TINIE, M.H.S. 19-12

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FACULTY Chocolate Caterer S y s t e m a ti C , Spanish-speaking MIss ANNE SNYDER, B.S., directs the efforts of erstwhile commercial stu- dents into channels of typing, short- hand, bookkeeping, and filing. A graduate of Irving College, Elizabethtown College, and New York University, she also travels widely. Part of the last summer was spent in Mexico City, where, she admits, she nearly fainted while attending a bullfight. A great candy-eater, she retails the product for departmental profit. Teasing is a joy to her. It is said she's quite an equestrienne. Students find in her an apostle of dry humor accompanying pleasant and ready advice. Adagio Adviser Room 21,5 dexterous depicter, MR. J0sEI'I-I P. WII.soN, made his debut in Mechanicsburg High School in the fall of 1940 after obtaining his Bachelor of Science degree at the Carnegie Institute of Technology where he drum majored. Art adviser for The Artimn and top letteringman as well as super- visor for mechanical drawing and elective art classes, are his principal duties. Placing in M. H. S. halls pictures by famous American artists is part of Mr. Wilson's formula for making our Alma Mater more attractive. Boogie VVoogie enthusiast, P. stresses shufiies to student swingsters and is permanently on the right angle as a proficient ping-pong paddler. Other than these hobbies he relishes photography and is a noted scrap- bookworm. Mr. Wilson delights in directing doubtful delineators and his favorite color is blue print. This lofty apostle of the comtemporary artists is well known for a picturesque personality and collegiate appearance. TIME, M.H.S. 1942 Dress Designer Teaching Home Economics in the Jr. High School of M. H. S. is founds miling, quiet and petite ERNA M. NISSLEY. Graduated from Mid- dletown High School, she attended Juniata College where she received her B.S. degree in Home Economics. Her practice teaching was done at Morrison Cove High School, Pa. NISSLEY, SPANGLER TI-IE CLIPPINGERS Sperizzlirlr If Miss Nissley would take .up the art of weaving, she would have the creative ability to do something not many people attempt. She designs, cuts her patterns and makes her own dresses. No one wonders then that she designates arts and crafts as her No. I like. She also, when outdoors, votes for tennis, skating and hiking. Priestess of Pots and Pans When asked this question What is your main interest, MRS. I. EUGENIA SPANGLER answered, Oh! my husband. Vivacious, smiling I. Eugenia Spangler, M. H. S. Home Economics Instructor, was graduated from New Bloomfield High School. She at- tended Juniata College, receiving her B.S. degree in Home Economics and Science. She also attended Shippensburg State Teachers College and Dixon School of Metal Arts, New York City. Mrs. Spangler has an unusual dislike-chewing gum. Can you imagine anyone's disliking gum! She likes to design her own clothes and hair styles. In the winter her interests lie with school teaching and in the summer, with travel. Her great ambition is to take a trip around the world. Maestro's Replacement As substitute for her husband since he became director of in- strumental music in M. H. S., Mas. ROBERT S. CLIPPINGER, B.S., has been largely responsible for the smooth co-ordination between the units of the Music Department. A graduate of Lebanon Valley College, she has quietly and efficiently handled the musical study classes of Junior High as well as training the Girls' Chorus. Pleasant and conversational, Mrs. Clippinger finds classes interested in the musical Adventures ofSinbad, 17

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THE FACULTY WORKS OVERTIME Ticket-Man: Mr. Long helps harried ticket booth workers. Crowds of thousands bought tickets for home games, where the M. H. squad captured every game played. Innovation was a Tax Booth under the care of Mr. Brandt. Here was handled the amusement tax problem confronting the high school for the First time this season. TIME, M.H.S. 1942 Hot-Dog Stand Operators were Mrs. Orris, Miss Longanecker, Mr. Bucher, and members of the senior class. The stand, during the '41 football season, topped previous sales records. 19