Mount Penn Lower Alsace Joint High School - Penn Alma Yearbook (Reading, PA)

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FRCM THY HALLS DEAR ALMA MATER A g, , sz, ewgiggv- ,s,4i-aww -g.,.,,H., ,, I .V , , , ' 1 1 The shop is another important part of our school seen here from Endlich and Filbert streets. Standing on the corner of 25th and Filbert Streets ou see the familiar so , y front entrance of the school. To your right you see the new outside bulle board recently erected, w h ic h fwas a gift from the class of 1955. A shot from Endlich street gives you an idea of the little seen part of the school. This portion will change con- siderably next year when the new wing containing the cafeteria and gymnasium and several new class- rooms will be added.

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ALMA MATER. . . Son, John S. Hibschrnan, and father, Mr. John A. Hibschman, principal, displaymg our school banner. ITUNE- FAR ABOVE CAYUGA'S WATER l Proudly waves old Mt. Penn's emblem: Black and Orange Fair Floats triumphant in the breezes, No dishonor there. Student days have fondest mem'ries: Comrades here we stand As our troth to Alma Mater Pledge we hand in hand. From the halls, dear Alma Mater We, at length must part, But thy mem'ry shall not perish From a student's heart. Far away on life's broad highway All shall fortune try: Still our loving heart shall cherish Thoughts of Mount Penn High! Five

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WE AT LENGTH MUST PART During the school vacation of 1958 the High School will un- dergo a n u m b e r of changes which will change its appear- ance greatly. ln order that you may make 'a comparison after completion, we are showing a few different v i e w s of our school as it is now. The adiacent picture is a view from 25th streetf Pictured here you see the school driveway which leads to the outside gym offices. From 25th and Filbert streets a spectacular view of the major por- tion of our building can be seen. The upper Filbert street entrance attained its fame by admitting all students who serve their school in extracurricular activities. Seven