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

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They have blazed for us ALFRED LAUBACH, Ph.B., M.A. Administrative Assistant Vivid and vivacious, Mr. Laubach and his friendly voice start us all off every day with the morning announcements. Tireless and indestructible, his hearty laugh echoes from every nook and cranny of the school, seemingly at once. Whether in direct contact with the students - either singly or collectively - or helping someone who needs special aid, this principal's right-hand-man is a friend to everyone. ALBERT M. LERCH, B.S., M.Ecl. Director of Guidance and Activities Have a problem? Mr. Lerch always has time to discuss it with you. Greatly in demand, his knowledge and under- standing are sought by students, graduates, businessmen, and the community alike. His writing talents are sought by educational publishers. Although constantly busy with testing, interviewing, arranging assemblies, finding jobs for students and recommending them for colleges, Doc is never too busy to help even the least ot us. THERESA DORNBACH qwrsc. Our busy-as-a-bee secretaries are not merely com- pletely competent, they are truly an adoresome foursome. Page twelve JOAN DORNBACH Between the ringing of the phone and the clicking of the typewriters, they greet visitors and take care of our innumerable needs.

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on our journey through life l NORMAN A. LAUB, B.S., M.A. Principal A dedicated and devoted servant, Mr. Laub has been principal since 1945. Constantly laboring to improve the tranquility and efficiency of the school program, he has done innumerable things of which we can be proud. His enthusiasm in promoting activities, his belief in students, his ever-ready willingness to help any and everyone whenever the need arises, have not only been an inspira- tion to all, but a tribute to him as well. MR. LAUB, AIDES CONFER Working out a knotty detail on the school's schedule with Mr. Mr. Alfred Laubach, administrative assistant Laub, center, are Mr. Albert Lerch, guidance counselor, and Page eleven

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I1 path of knowledge - FLORA OBRECHT, B.A., M.A. Girls Guidance Counselor Blessed with a sympathetic ear, no problem is ever too much for Mrs. Obrecht. Boys and girls alike come to relate their woes to her, and listen she does with a kind word and a cheery smile. Interviewing each girl person- ally, the better to understand and prepare her for the tuture, keeps her busy - but not too busy for the many extras asked of her. ogy. FAY FENSTERMAKER They also take dictation, handle records, keep files in order and up to date, proffer information and perform myriads of other tasks. Page thirteen PETER P. SCHNEIDER, PI1.B., M.A. Boys Guidance Counselor A giant ot a man with heart to match, Pete, as affec- tionately known by all, is always ready to lend a helping hand to any student in distress. An able leader, Mr. Schnei- der is our Student Council Adviser, as well as an assistant football and basketball coach. Besides these, plus his tasks as our guidance counselor, he crowds in teaching psychol- RITA SCHNEIDER Not only are they indefatigable and indispensibleg our young ladies are also chock full of cheer and charm - and we cherish them. w I l