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

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Gloria Papst Having been secretary to the supervising principal for the last ten years Gloria Papst again returns to till her spot in our annual She has many important duties which she handles with ease and control With her eager ness to help and her thoughtfulness toward both the student body and faculty she has proven a great asset to our school We thank you for your help Hearty congratulations to the cla s of l957 To each and everyone of you My sincerest wishes for a successful and happy future Our Secretarles Lois Cercone became the school secretary after graduating from Robinson High School She has been a helping hand to all for the past two years Lois left us this year to go into a new career and has since been replaced by Ann Justice But we will continue to remember her thoughtful ways her affability and her service to our school Best of happiness in all your future years May all your troubles be small ones After graduating from Robinson High School in 1939 Barbara McGill attended Business Tram ing College Upon completion of her college studies she has been employed at various sec retarial positions including Civil Service This year she has been a great and to our school From the Class of 57 many thanks go to Barbara whcse help was greatly appreciated and held in high esteem Remember and live the Golden Rule l.o Cerccne Barbara MCG ll 1 f ' s . - it O . I . . - . I - . . . I - t . . . , 1 1 , 1 ,, . . it if - if fi! an My t A F i X i i W I P ,Q S J -2 ' - I , is l 13

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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

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Faculty THOMAS A, BARRETT Mr. Barrett was born in Pitts- burgh and attended St. James High School. He has received his B.A. cnd M.A. degrees. Mr. Bar- rett teaches algebra, geometry, Latin, and trigonometry. MARY JANE BECK Mrs. Beck, our school librarian, was born in Pittsburgh and at- tended Langley High School. She received her B.A. degree from Ad- rian College. Her hobby is read- ing. GERTRUDE BUREK Born in Midland and attended Monaco High School. She received her B.A. degree at Mt. Mercy. She teaches practical math, algebra, and chemistry, She enioys sewing very much. THOMAS J. BIRKO Graduated from Coraopolis High School. He received his B.S. degree at Indiana University and, in 1955, received his M.E. degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He now teaches driver education here at Montour. GEORGE KASICH Hails from Smithfield, Pennsyl- vania and graduated from West Newton High School. He received his B.E. at State Teachers College, California, Pennsylvania, and also received his M.E, from the Univer- sity of Pittsburgh. He now teaches mathematics and geography here at Montour, DOROTHY CUMMINS Mrs. Cummins, our new Home Economics teacher, attended Home- stead High School and received her B.S. in Home Economics at Pennsylvania State University. Mrs. Cummins enioys bowling and football games in her spare time. FRANCIS V. KOSMACKI CAROLYN EDDY Born in Hughesville, Pennsyl- vania where she attended high school. She received her B.S, de- gree at Westminster College. Miss Eddy teaches vocal music. She en ioys collecting records. A graduate of St. Basils High School in Pittsburgh, Mr. Kosmacki received his B.S. and M.E. degrees from Duquesne University. He teaches English, literature, and geography.