Mechanicsburg High School - Artisan Yearbook (Mechanicsburg, PA)

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,W L., M TH MECHANICSBURG' The class of l958 has a particularly gratifying opportunity to say thanks in the dedication of this yearbook. Not often enough do young people tangibly acknowl- edge the concern and the kindness of their elders. But it is our good fortune- to be in the right place at the right timeg moreover, it is our good sense to seize the opportunity and dedicate this volume of the Artisan to the townspeople of Mechanicsburg. Our magnificent high school symbolizes the combined efforts and resources of many interested people, some of whom do not reside here. However, the physical realization of the planners was made possible only because of the academic fore- sight and the financial backing of local residents, whose taxes, time, and talent were employed in the fulfillment of this worthy project. This edifice is satisfying to the eye. Its principal ingredients- the students-will, we trust, soothe the other senses by hearing, heeding, and speaking truthg by tasting the wealth of life's most stimulating experiencesg by feeling the beauty in the world without being blinded to its flaws: by smelling our dear earth and vowing to save her for freedom, come what may. You have given us the tool which will for many years continue to forge these attitudes. With humility, with gratitude, with pride-we thank you.

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Standing left to right: J. Robert Elser, Clyde Strock, George Cain, jr., Fred Stoner, Sr., George Houck, Wayne Bishop, Wil- liam Bitner, jr., William Smith, Harry Mann, Norman Brubaker. Seated left to right: Mrs. Simeon Coodfellow, Mrs. john Hanlon, Mrs. O. C. Miller, Mrs. Harold Miller, john Rupp, Howard Heinaman, Robert Trimble, Theodore Trimmer. T HE BO RD OF EDUCATIO We, the class of l958, are deeply grateful to the Board of Edu- cation that we are privileged to spend our senior year in this fine new building, which is the result of their thoughtful plan- ning, hard work, and judicious handling of the taxpayers' money. At the same time, the Board, by renovating and refurnishing the old high school building, has provided a separate building for junior high school pupils, which is an asset to our educational pI'OgI'2l IH. Wlc cannot begin to count the number of hours spent in plan- ning the innumerable details necessary for such an undertaking to be carried to a successful conclusion. This undoubtedly has meant for each of them giving up personal desires and pleasures for the benefit of the community. The results of their devotion are evident to anyone entering the new high school building. Beautiful furniture. modern offices, and a well co-ordinated color scheme work together to produce one of the most attrac- tive schools in this area. New industries and constantly expanding building developments are ever bringing new families, many of them with young chil- dren-, to the area. Our Board of Education will no doubt next with the problem of classes overflowing our present ele- facilities. W'ithin the forseeable future, they may have be faced mentary is to to consider the construction of new elementary accommodation to take care of these children. Wle are eonhdent that they will continue in the future as they have in the past to provide the Mechanicsburg area with the best educational advantages possible. 6