Monessen High School - Greyhound Yearbook (Monessen, PA)

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DR. A. JOHN GOETZ Superintendent of Schools MONESSEN BOARD OF EDUCATION Seated. left to right: Joseph Check, Dr. A. Persico. Hon. David Weiss. Dr. Joseph Dudas Standing: Dr. A. John Goetz. George Frich. Samuel Pantaleo. Nicholas Zoretich.

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MR. K. FIFE STERRETT, principal of the High School since 1935, received his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees from Geneva College and Pennsylvania State College. respectively. He also did special work in educa- tion at the Universities of Pittsburgh and Michigan. MR. THOMAS F. PRESTON. principal and Vocational Coordinator of the Vocational School since 1938, is a graduate of Monessen High School. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree and his Master of Education degree from the University of Pittsburgh. MISS BESSIE C. PRESTON, Dean of Students and vice-principal of the Junior High School, is an alumna of our school. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Allegheny College and her Master of Arts degree from Columbia University. MR. W. R. H. PATTERSON. vice-principal of Monessen High School since 1931 and former chemistry teacher, received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Geneva College and his Master of Arts degree from the University of Pittsburgh.

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.fs is ENGLISH: To teach students the import- ance of learning the English language and to help students to develop skill in correct and clear expression of ideas is the aim of the English department of our Monessen High School. Learning the language and under- standing the principles of English grammar are accomplishments of which every Ameri- can boy and girl should be proud. SCIENCE: The Science Department of Monessen High School tries to help the pupil understand the world in which he End him- self, to enable him to solve problems of civic and social nature, and to develop scientific habits, aptitudes. and skills. Seated. left to right: Mrs. Kath- aryn O'Connor. Miss Lillian Veschio, Mrs. Mildred Schrad- ing, Mrs. Frank Beckwith. Miss Bess McClain. Miss Marjorie Chalfant. Standing: Miss Eflie Sylvester, Miss Mary Nixon, Mrs. Eva Eisaman. Miss Lucille Kelly, Miss Marcella Amann, Miss Margaret Conroy. Miss Olive Pannabaker. Miss Katherine Ler- mann. Miss Katherine King. Mr. John Harhai. l Seated, left to right: Miss Ruth Duff, Miss Tynne Hanninen. Miss Mary Staretz, Mrs. Ann Vogel, Mrs. Dorothy Hicks, Miss Cecelia Ann Breza. Standing: Mr. Paul Passoja, Miss Clara Dawson. Mr. James Currie, Miss Edna Boag, Miss Katherine Supric. Miss Kathryn Metz. Miss Margaret Frampton, Miss Leah Snead. Mr. Everett Pancock, Miss Mary Butler. SOCIAL STUDIES: To teach the mean- ing of American democracy and to make better citizens of students is the purpose of the social studies classes of the Monessen High School. In these classes some of the outstanding events of the past are taught to enable the student to better understand the present and the future. COMMERCIAL STUDIES: The objec- tive in teaching commercial subjects is to enable a student to successfully handle a busi- ness position upon completion of his school career. A sense of responsibility and a desire for advancement are developed in a student as a result of the knowledge of these subjects.