Pen Argyl Area High School - Memoirs Yearbook (Pen Argyl, PA)

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f X ,,..-9 ! to l Thc enormous task of tlirccting a jointure of five schools is capahly accoinplishccl hy super- vising principal, Dr. Williaiu E. Bluth. The primc olvjcctivc of Dr. Xluth is to givc the stuclcnts, who rcprcscnt thrcc townships, high acaclcniic antl social stantlarxls through coin- pctcnt tcaching. Prcssing prohlcnis as accom- inotlating tht- stcatly influx of ncw pupils, rc- placing outiuotlctl facilitics, anal augiucnting the tt-aching staff rcquirc farsightctl lcatlcrship as cviclcncccl by Dr. Muth. Ilic ycarly iucrcasc in population ol Pcn Argyl Arca joint High School has proclucccl cxtra Work for thc school atlniinistration. More classcs must hc schcclulccl, stutlcnt school sup- plics orclcrctl aucl tlistrihutccl, all class cvcuts and programs listctl, aucl tht- stutlcnts' iucliviclual rccorcls listctl. Dr. Xvilllillll E. Nluth, supcrvising principal of schools, co-ortlinatcs faculty activity, guitlcs the stuclcnt hotly to bcttci' citizcnship, and givcs helpful advisory talks in asscmblics. Mr. Allen jackson, principal of thc high school, works zcalously to proclucc a smooth Howing cohcrcncy in the junior ancl scnior high school curricula. Elficicutly assisting Dr. Xluth anal Nlr. -Iaclxsou arc tht-ir ahlc sccrctarics, Xlrs. blcan Hill antl Kliss Doris Roof. BUARID OF EDUCATION Scatmlz R. YV. Crccnzwcig, Arthur Pcnniugton, Rohcrt Harrier, Xvlllitllll Cousins, Harold Saucrwinc. Standing: Clifford Iefiery, R. XY. Nlusschnan, Stanlcy Snytlcr. VVilbur Nolf, NValtcr L. Santlcrcook, Clifford Ronalcls, Charles Blcrwarth, Ellis Critlith. V s t ,Ar-11 -f ' -4 -Q-if Compctcnt stcretary Mrs lean Hill concen tritcs on tht typing of thc stitc ibstntu, report.

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fb., WN, 'Q ff. Twenty years ago students and faculty entered Pen Argyl High School, a new building, accentuated by a brilliant white dome. Now a score of years later, pupils still enter this edifice to advance themselves mentally, physically, and spiritually. Throughout these two decades our faculty has had many inter- esting and lasting experiences. Both the faculty and curriculum have undergone many alterations. The enlarged school population has necessitated increasing the number of faculty members from thirteen in 1937, to twenty-eight in 1957. The addition of the Agricultural Course, the Art Classes, the Home Economics and Industrial Arts departments has made the school a more practical insti- tution. Future collegiates and students whose education termin- ates with the leaving of high school receive beneficial aid from a guidance counselor. With the introduction of new equipment the school has become a more alluring place. Apparatus as motion picture cameras, powerful microscopes, and modern illustrated charts have supplemented previous methods of teaching. Teaching, a vital influence in American life, is constantly varying, but despite any modifications, the fundamental pur- pose of the faculty remains-to build a better world through education. FHCUHU

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Allen II. Jackson, our high school principal, keeps the coinplicated school system running smoothly. Schedul- ing classes and solving student and teaching problems are among his greatest responsibilities. In addition to his duties as principal, Nlr. jackson instructs an element- ary algebra and a plane geometry class. The Pen Argyl Area ,Ioint High School Board meets on the first Monday evening of every month. The ioint board consists of representa- tives of the member districts, Pen Argyl, Plain- field Township and XVind Cap, and maintains authority over both the elementary schools and the high school. Discussion by the board moti- vates actions which will be taken for the benefit of students and schools. Mr. Harold Sauerwine who presides ox er the meetings employs careful judgment in handling pretentious matters. W'hen deliberating concern- ing the student body and related questions, the school board is primarily interested in the stu- dents' welfare and educational advancement. The board of education, by unsellish and inter- ested application, has added imineasurably to the present and future educational needs of the district. , ,P V we K iii 'ff 5155 . - ,Mr K 1 ' , X QA . , X '--fs ' .fi X . 5 , : ff. , ,Ai .L 9 I ff r tx ' X V , I . an . ' be W Vx ,f .- J J.,-ku f,.-I' 73343 ,.,, Y l- if -.1 A 1 Q? Z , ff t .ia 7 if HDIHIHISTRHTIUH Preparing the daily notices is only one of tht- many tasks daily confronting Miss Doris Hoof.