Neshannock High School - Lance Yearbook (New Castle, PA)

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si :gf what ., as ., 'W swf Miss Wilfert takes a break Alderson. To those seniors privileged enough to have had Miss Wilfert for their entire high school career, little can be told. They have already learned of her devotion to teaching and to mathematics. She inspired her students by her genuine love of mathematics. Surely one would have to search hard to find a woman with more ability in her chosen profession. Even a quick glimpse at Miss Wilfert's background will reveal her considerable achievements. She at- tended the public schools in Buffalo, New York, tak- ing both the academic and commercial courses sim- ultaneously. She put herself through Thiel College where she had not yet completed her final year when the New Castle Schools offered her a job. She later returned to Buffalo to receive her Master of Arts degree in mathematics. In 1957, she came to Neshannock where she was the major proponent of the new mathematics. Because of her, our Math department is now one of the best in the area. Only this year she was instrumental in increasing inter- est in mathematics by creation of a math club. The gap Miss Wfilfert will leave may take years to fill, but the love of mathematics which she has instilled in so many of her students will carry on her influence in many fields. It is difficult to realize the staggering affect she has had throughout the country, all which she has done through her many students. Miss Wilfert, you may retire, but you will not be forgotten. To you, we dedicate the 1966 yearbook.

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Mrs. Smith, the younger daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Charles Reed, was educated in the New Castle School System. Upon her graduation from high school, Mrs. Smith entered Oberlin College at Oberlin, Ohio. She was graduated the proud possessor of Phi Beta Kappa Key. She married Earl Smith, an electrical engineer em- ployed by the American Bridge Company. His oc- cupation necessitated their traveling from New York City on the East Coast to San Francisco on the West. Following the death of her husband, Mrs. Smith returned with her young son and daughter to make their home in New Castle. While her children were being educated in the public schools, Mrs. Smith began doing substitute work. Upon their graduation, she became a full-time teacher in our Neshannock Junior-Senior High School. In 1964 Mrs. Smith traveled through the British Isles and Scandanavia. She is looking forward to the possibility of further travel upon her retirement in June. To you, Mrs. Smith, we dedicate this 1966 year- book. Your many years of devoted service indicate a job well done. We hope that your years at Neshan- nock have been as rewarding for you as they have been for us. Our best wishes include those years following your retirement. fs .A Y A lil, fc Q ?2a2i2f9.,qQrfl,2. ' CZ! Mrs. Smith poses with her son-in-law Dal. -2. 1966 Lance MRS. MARY REED SMITH Mrs. Smith admires her first grandchild, Tim.

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