North Huntingdon High School - Norhiscope Yearbook (Irwin, PA)

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Mr. Pearsall in consultation with secre- taries, Mrs. Shepler and Miss Patterson. Forward policies promoted by administrator Displaying a keen interest and under- standing in human nature. . .engaging in educational projects . . . promoting a prac- tical and useful way of life . . . creating and maintaining friendships over a period of two decades in this area . . . participating in community activities . . . maintaining a sense of humor throughout his life . . . characterized our superintendent, Mr. Carl Pearsall. Despite the fact that his duties kept him busy in the Township, high school students will remember his warmth and understanding displayed on the occasions when he spoke with them. Superintendent 0 Mr. Carl Pearsall F North Huntingdon Township Schools

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David Tharp President of the Board Board of Education Promoting an effective educa- tional program . . . providing for the physical aspects of the school plant . . . interpreting the needs of the community in terms of curri- culum development . . . electing capable teachers . . . devoting many long hours to a study of the improvement of policy and all phases of the school program in North Huntingdon Township con- stituted many of the duties of the members ofthe Board of Education. Headed by Mr. David Tharp as presidentp Mr. Alex Lewis, secre- taryp Mr. John Adams, treasurer, the seven-man board constantly worked for the establishment of a sound and forward educational program in this district. John Adams Alex Lewis Stanley Stempeck William Davis Thomas Hoak Martha Rath

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Fundamental principles of education stressed by educator. Mr. Mearl Gerheim Principal of North Huntingdon High School Mr. Gerheim and Harry Hickle discuss Student Council Problems. Maintaining high standards of profess- ional ethics . . . striving for an enriched high school curriculum . . . promoting solid educational practices . . . counseling students in moral and spiritual values . . . clarifying the need for a sound philosophy of education . . . exhibiting an interest in the careers of students and faculty will be remembered as those qualities closely asso- ciated with our principal, Mr. Mearl Gerheim. Evidence of such qualities have been seen in the gradual 'establishment of an enriched curriculum here at North Huntingdon. A gradual development with- in each department of the high school has shown positive proof of his promotion of sound educational standards.