Montour High School - Mirror Yearbook (Moon Run, PA)

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Mr. David Williams Supervising Principal AJ Mr. Raymond McCullough Associate Supervising Principal Supervising Principals Mr. Williams has proven his ability in hand- ling his job in his first year here at Montour as Supervising Principal. He is the Executive Offi- cer of the Joint Board of Education and his main purpose is in dealing with faculty and financial situations. Mr. Williams has become a friend to every- one. He has welcomed us into his office when we have a serious problem. Your problem is his problem until he can find an answer. He has given us help, advice and encouragement. May he continually use his thoughtful ways and help the future seniors as he has helped.us. Many wishes go to our new Supervising Principal. Congratulations to you, the class of 1957. You have this year completed an important phase of your life-the successful completion of your high school education. May you be true to high principles of living and serve your fellow man in ways that will make your community better because of your having passed this way. As Associate Supervising Principal, Mr. McCullough has undertaken a new iob. Mr. McCullough acting as administration head deals with maintenance and school supply and over- sees the school cafeteria. Mr. McCullough has proven his ability in handling his iob. He is a man well liked by all the student body and faculty. A man we all can look up to is Mr. McCullough, without his help we could not have advanced as we have. We have appreciated his kindness, guidance, and untiring help in all of our projects. We, the class of '57, will not forget a man such as Mr. McCullough easily. We wish a bright and prosperous career for our Associate Super- vising Principal. As a graduate it is your privilege and a high one indeed, to help instill in the youth of today the faith in God, home and country, the habit of healthful and worthwhile livingg and the ideals of righteous with which to meet and conquer the forces of evil and sin.

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Montour-Joint School Board Along with the iointure, a new and enlarged school board has been formed. The new school board now consists of eleven members. The new school board has introduced many progressive ideas. Through this joint-school board, we now can look 'Forward to an advancement of our educa- tional needs. The newly elected president of the board, Mr. Ralph J. Flesher, Jr., has done an excellent job in all his duties and deserves a fine round of applause for all his help in making ours an improved school. Working with Mr. Flesher are the new officers: Mr. Frank E. Karns, Vice President, Mr. Charles R. Puhlman, Secretary, and Mr. Evan Andrews, Treas- urer. The iointure of the two schools has given these men an opportunity to show their ability. They have set a high goal, and we are sure that they will work diligently to fulfill their aims. The improvement of the physical conditions of the present school property, as well as the plans for the construction of the new school buildings, are the two primary aims of the board. There have been a number of new additions to all the schools including new facilities for a cafeteria in the Grove- ton school, and improvement of lighting in the sen- ior high school. The new building is now in the final stages of planning, and the work on it should begin in the latter part of T957 or the beginning months of 1958. It has been reported that the building should be completed by 1959. The building is go- ing to be one of the best in the district with many exciting moclern facilities. The ioint school board has been working with the hope of achieving a school with the finest pro- gram of education that can be had. They have been striving to make our school one which we can be proud to have been associated. May these men continue in their eftorts to promote high stand- ards in our school system. With the aid of this new school board, we the Class of '57 predict a bright and promising future for all.

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Principals Who is the principal of Montour Joint High School? Mr. Harold R. Phelps bears that title, but not only is he our principal, but our friend, guider, and helpful instructor. Mr. Phelps received his B.A. Degree from Bethany College in West Virginia and his Mas- ter of Education from the University of Pitts- burgh. Mr. Phelps has taught in various schools, the latest of which was in the Stowe Township Schools. Mr. Phelps is a man we know as our friend, the man who has encouraged us and helped us in our last year at Montour High School. To the Class of 1957 l express my sincere congratulations upon the completion of your high school careers. l wish for each member of the graduating class continued success and hap- piness. Our prayer is that you will do your best in all that you undertake. Hard work and per- severance will pay rich dividends in all that you undertake. May your lives be full of rich and rewarding experiences. Mr. Harold Phelps Principal Mr. Kearns was born in Carnegie and is now residing in Crafton, Pa. He attended Du- quesne University where he received his Bachelor of Education degree and his Master of Education degree. Since the iointure, Mr. Kearns holds the office of vice-principal and also directs the guid- ance program. Principal Phelps refers to Mr. Kearns as my right hand and my left. Mr. Kearns is equally popular as an administrator and a counselor. Seniors will always remem- ber his helping hand. An education should take man far along the road of the intellect. The requirements of a liberal education should be receptiveness to new ideas, freedom from prejudice, an ability to dis- tinguish btween reality and appearance, and a skepticism of what some critic has called all patent medicines of the mind. As one who knows you well, my fervent wish is that you have gained such an education combined with a love of God, your country, and your fellow men. Mr. William Kearns Vice Principal