Northampton Area High School - Amptennian Yearbook (Northampton, PA)

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 Rare” describes this teacher whom we have known since freshman days. Miss Martin might well be called a versatile adviser, for we students have a habit of going to her for help with any task we undertake, and arc always sure to receive it. Miss Martin graduated with an A. B. degree at Moravian College and extended her studies at Lehigh University; McGill University of Montreal. Canada; University of Paris, and at the Middlebury French School in Vermont. Years in Macungie have developed Miss Martin s home instinct, for she assures us that growing flowers is a fascinating operation. LYDIA MARTIN Our debating coach and history teacher guides our youthful paths over a wit-strewn area. Mr. Harris received a Ph. B. at Muhlenl crg College and took graduate work at the University of Pennsylvania and at Columbia. He has successfully piloted our debating teams for two years. Reading attracts Mr. Harris most during his leisure time. ROBERT T. HARRIS The teacher of Secretarial work is proud to claim Cedar Crest as her Alma Mater. She graduated with a B. S. S. degree in Secretarial Science. Miss Hagy has distinguished herself as an actress at Cedar Crest and since her graduation. Miss Hagy is an able coach for our plays. Her hobbies, which we learned by dint of much per suasion because “they don t sound like a teacher s. are camping, dancing and reading. EDNA HAGY 17

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Always pleasant, always jolly. Mr. Sheaffer acts as our highly esteemed principal. Among his numerous educational pursuits we find Shippensburg State Normal School: Muhlenberg College, where he earned a B. S.. Muhlenberg College and Lehigh University graduate work. He received an M. A. at Columbia University. Swimming, while devoting himself to the pleasure of fishing, seems to be Mr. Sheaffer s pleasure. IRA L. SHEAFFER As a parting liberty, we’d like to call Mr. Smith a good scout.” even if he is dignified and can remember all the history dates. Mr. Smith claims Keystone State Teachers’ College as his first step upward and his Ph. B. degree. His studies were enlarged upon at Columbia University. In 1929 he completed a course in secondary measurements at Lafayette College. When the fishing season opens. Mr. Smith proves himself a true follower of Isaac Walton, devoting many hours to this time-honored sport. RALPH F. SMITH Mr. Beers is our well-liked and rather grimly humorous commercial teacher. He graduated from Bethlehem Business College, took a B. S. at Temple University and graduate work at Lehigh University. Mr. Beers finds it hard to leave his gardening in order to come to school, for it is more interesting (we suppose) to grow greens than to discipline ’’greens.” STANLEY BEERS i 16}

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Our English teacher keeps her classes wrapped by her interesting speeches and engaging personality. The educational institutions she has attended include Wyoming Seminary. West Chester State Teachers College, and Pennsylvania State College, where she received a B. S. degree. In addition. Miss Kistler took courses at the University of Pennsylvania. Her interest in her work and those she works with is evidenced in her hobbies short story writing. dramatics, and hiking. ARLINK KISTLKR Activity commands first place in the character of our energetic Music Supervisor. Miss Cromis has instilled in many hundreds of students the same love for music that is so essential to her. The many pretty operettas and tuneful concerts are representative of the careful thought and matchless energy that have accompanied her career. Miss Cromis graduated from Bloomsburg State Normal School and the Ithaca Conservatory of Music. Bridge playing claims her spare time. As a player Miss Cromis has the unusual distinction of being liked by her partners. MARIK ( ROMIS A great help to future home-builders toils away in the high school basement. Mr. Bilhcimer is the instructor in Manual Training. Mr. Bilheimer prepared at Keystone State Teachers College and Pennsylvania State College where he took an Me. E. Mr. Bilheimer's beautiful garden at his home leaves witness to his skill in growing flowers, his favorite avocation. {m CLINTON A. BILHEIMER