Meyers High School - Colophon Yearbook (Wilkes Barre, PA)

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MR. H. LEON GILBERT Principal Address to the Class of 1963 SENIORS OF 1963: You have now arrived at one of the important mile-stones in your lifeg perhaps the most important one. Graduation from high school - the ending of one phase of your life, the beginning of another. Minutes, days and years have passed previous to this event. They will never come again. Have you used this time wisely? Along with your fun have you obtained a good high school education? If you have graduated from the Business Education course, can you go out and get employment in your field? If you selec- ted the Vocational course, are you able to get the kind of job you want and advance in that work? If your ambition is to go to college or some other post high school institution where advanced learning is given and you can prepare for your chosen profession, is your ambition about to be realized? If you can answer these questions affirma- tively then you have made good use of your time and are to be highly commended. There is no reason whatsoever for not being prepared to take the next step forward if you have chosen and acted wisely. Suppose you are not prepared for the next step forward. Is all lost, Should you give up your dreams and ambitions? Not at all. It is just going to be a little more difficult and take a little longer. You may have wasted your timeg you may have goofed. You may even now wish you had taken full advantage of the opportunities offered in high school. Do not give up. You have had a set-back, but you can overcome it if you have what it takes to succeed. Become more determinedg make your plans and work. Let your failures and your disappoint- ments be stepping stones to go forward. lf you do this I am sure your success will be assured. Most sincere best wishes to each member of the class of 1963 for a successful and worthwhile life. H. LEON GILBERT, Principal

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MISS MARGARET MCHUGI-I Miss Margaret McHugh continued her educa- tion at the College of New Rochelle, after gradu- ating from Wilkes-Barre High School. She taught at Nanticoke before coming to Meyers in 1951. With a Bachelor of Science degree in the Secretarial field, she ably conducted classes in typing, shorthand, and business mathematics. She expected mannerly behavior, respect and honesty from her pupils, while she devotedly offered her staunch opinions, contrasted by her deep concern for the welfare of each student, and lightly colored with her good humor. Her pleasing personality and friendly attitude charmed many students - whether in her classes or not - to visit her often in seeking encourage- ment or advice. Since Miss McHugh's retirement last june, we have thought of her much with great respect. It is our sincere wish that life will continue to bring happiness to this former teacher at Meyers. L 1 ...S .... 4 '-ee s 52 f-W 11- , iii ee- as in in K iff -j '2E:s'rsf1:zg3g-. ,.-.ll o,,, in VW,Hgg3l:y,:,,,E,,.,Yw --ma :eg is , ,,.. YYYVV .... --gf: ie.-1, ss: ac. W E ff -a2 n ii1i1..i, ' 5 . ,L 3 riff 6' swf ' .... i .... 4 .... W .... .,,. ' --W 'ff' illmm,,,,1Zegfif,-----M--fe ,,o. ggfi- ..-sm t,., i' .... .-.. gfgisiifg' T igliiiiiizli? faaxaas effgffffe- digg W 2 cg. , MISS RUTH MERREL Miss Ruth Merrel has found it necessary to discontinue teaching this year, a decision which will terminate thirty-two years of devoted serv- ice to the biology department of Meyers. During this great span of time in her life, Miss Merrel, a graduate of Wilson College, developed a warm affection for the people with whom she came in contact, and the department which she handled so well. Her statements of praise for the best equipment in the city, reflect her sincere desire to give every student the greatest capacity to ad- vance and enrich his knowledge of biology. Every one that entered room 320 witnessed with awe the colorfully growing flowers, the array of animals, and the myriad of biological equip- ment and projects which she used in her dem- onstrations and laboratories. In the future, Miss Merrel's love of nature and music will continue to keep her busy as it has in the past. She has expressed her sincere wish that she will be able to keep in contact with the faculty and especially the students, whom she will miss deeply. We, the students of Meyers, fondly return this wish along with one for luck and happiness in her future.

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SCHOOL DIRECTORS Seated left to right: M. Hughes, Dr. W. Pearlman, C. Peters, H. Gillman. Standing: W. Lisman, R. Tubridy, W. Simmers, j. Mainwaring, G. Richie MR. WALTER WOOD Superintendent of Schools 9