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

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Loyal to our Alma Mater, GEORGE A. EICHEER. Ed.D. Active head of Northampton schools is Dr. George A. Eichler. who carries out educational policies in borough’s four elementary and two high schools. I his entails managing staff of 62 teachers, plus clerical assistants, six medical and dental examiners, two full time cafeteria employes, nine custodians and students totaling enrollment of 1520. not to mention integration and coordination of entire educational system. Educational progress is the consuming passion of this kindly, indulgent, yet firm, man who constantly “burns the midnight oil” to SUPERINTENDENT maintain the lead ol Northampton schools in the field of education. Since coming here in 1930. he has actively championed most of the many forward strides taken by the school district. a very few of them being Northampton’s pioneering in kindergarten, established nine years ago; inauguration of the school physical examination program and recently, the school luncheon program. His ideal is the achievement of a true to life, democratic school organization which will provide a permanent practical application in good citizenship, and he spares no effort to attain it. Proud of Northampton, the major portion of his out ol school time is spent in activities centering about the betterment of the community—Rotary, Chamber of Commerce, Community Council, Northampton Memorial Community Center association, Sunday school and church work, and a host of others. Persons seeking to enlist the aid of responsible individuals in the many non-remunerative tasks involved in projects designed to improve the community never fail to approach him. and he has never been found to say no. A lover of children, and interested especially in boys work, we find him spending every available minute of his precious few hours of liberty vigorously promoting scouting as Whitehall District chai:man. Paqe 22

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Sing tUe glad refrain SPORTS HEADS Czars of scholastic athletics in Northampton are members ol the school Athletic Council, who sat for this picture. Seated, left to right, are S. Walter Snyder, secretary-treasurer and manager; Principal Norman A. Latib, president, and Superintendent Dr. George A. Eichler. Standing are Elmer Schfsler. Charles H. Newhard. J. Fred Kline and Dr. Clayton V. Spangler. ( »uiding hands on the reins of the athletic program in Northampton schools is the athletic council. Organized as a representative body, the above group stacks up as follows: S. Walter Snyder, Norman Laub and Dr. G. A. Eichler, schools; Elmer S hisler. community; Charles H. Newhard. J. Fred Kline and Dr. C. V. Spangler, board of education. I his year marked one of the most successful sports seasons from a financial standpoint in history of the school. A number of factors, not the least of which was postwar prosperity era. were responsible for success, as was also good bu siness management. Sports sponsored by the council include football, basketball, baseball, wrestling and track, the latter two in their second year. Page 23

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Ever we’ll remain PRINCIPAL A meteoric rise to his present position marks the career of Norman A. Laub. pnncipal of the Junior and Senior I ligh schools. A local boy who really made good, he returned to his Alma Mater first as a teacher, then rose to guidance director. Possessing that rare quality—native administrative abi Illy.—it was only natural that he be named successor to cheerful and beloved Ralph F. Smith, late principal ol the Junior I ligh school, who passed away suddenly sev aI years ago. His record as junior high principal was so outstanding that, upon the decision of genial Senior I ligh Principal Ira L. Sheaffer to retire, he was singularly honored by the board ol education, which broke precedent in naming him principa I of l.oll, junior and senior high schools, now a single admin ist:alive entity. A young man himself, we find he has a deep appreciation lor the problems of youth, and his understanding of the situations which constantly occur surpasses that of many individuals with a great deal more experience. Fair to the point of ’ leaning over backward, and a devotee of meticulous attention to detail, he has an ever present smile and a sympathetic ea» lor whatever comes along. I he close of his lirst term as high school principal adds up to the lad that he has not only earned the respect of the student body, but their friendship, too. I .ike Superintendent Eichler, focal point of his life’s endeavor is educational progress, and he pursues it with the ardor of a zealot. His NORMAN A. LAUB. B.S.. M.A. fondest hope is the achievement of a school founded upon the solid rocks of democracy and good citizenship, and his labors toward that end are unrelenting. His day ends when his wo k is finished, which generally means long hours under the lights in the principals off ice. or in his study. A lover of music and, incidentally, an accomplished musician, his v.'olin has lately been gathering dust due to overtime in his study and to the many tasks, such as heading the Northampton Exchange club, the community has found for him—also the fate of reading and the great out of doors. Page 23