Milton Hershey School - Acropolis Yearbook (Hershey, PA)

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DEDICATIO IQNOWN to students and faculty alike as Uncle George, Mr. George O. Gerth is one of the most popular and well liked men on The Hill. As Chief of Morale he 1S al- ways ready to help us in any Way he can to lighten the tedium of study. Motion pic- tures, special shows, and many other form-s of entertainment are procured by him, as well as fine historical and scientific films. Everywhere about the school his work is always in evidence. Spotlessly clean, com- fortably warmed or cooled, our well-lit and tidy classrooms and halls are a tribute to his work as head of maintenance. Visitors are enthusiastic about the immaculate con- dition of our school. All this is due to his pledge of nothing but the best for H. I. S. Even more than for all these accomplishments he is liked purely as a fine friend and a great guy. He is always ready to give of his time and energy to help the fellows in any situation- getting ready for a class social function, supplying properties for assembly programs, pinch-hitting with movies whenever the occasion arises. It is with deep gratitude for his constant efforts in our behalf that we, the Class of 1945, dedicate our Acropolis to Mr. George O. Gerth.

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LAST fall Mr. M. S. Hershey announced that he was retiring as active chairman of the Board of Managers of The Hershey Industrial School and that he was passing his mantle on to Mr. P. A. Staples. This change was the specific wish of Mr. Her- shey, who said: I am in good health, but I can't expect to live to be a hundred years old. I do not want any disorganization when I pass away, and I feel that I have selected a good man. I want to relieve myself of minor details and have the organization function well when I pass away. I wish to see it strongly organized and go on along progressive lines irrespective of what happens to me. The man in whom Mr. Hershey's faith has been placed is by no means a beginner. A clear-thinking, hard-driving executive, Mr. Staples has built a very fine reputation from an equally fine foundation. Born in Portland, Maine, in 1883, he attended the public schools there, Protestant Episcopal Academy in Philadelphia, and Massachu- setts Institute of Technology, from which he received his B. S. degree. He has worked with the U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, J. G. White 8a Co. of New York, Stone and Webster Co. of Boston, and W. S. Barstow 85 Co. of New York. Since 1915 he has managed the Hershey interests in Cuba. With such a background we feel sure that he will carry on much in the manner of Mr. Hershey and that fine leadership will continue. We salute you, Mr. Chair- man, and give you our best wishes for your continued success. CHAIRMA.- Of THE BOARD

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