Penn Hills High School - Seneca Yearbook (Penn Hills, PA)

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i4dlmcIn ' ' an This well-liked person displayed many ad- mirable qualities-as a person, amicable and sensible, as an instructor, informative and enthusiastic, as an administrator, competent and versatile. Coming up from the ranks as teacher and principal of both elementary and secondary schools, he became Penn's first Director of Secondary Education, Curriculum, and Research. His keen educational interests have brought him to the State Department ot Public Instruction where he served as a con- sultant. Besides this, Dr. Kelley has taught classes for a number of years in the Graduate School of the University of Pittsburgh. Reading, home'shop woodworking, and antique collect- ing, comprised his leisure time activities. l f 3 Z SECRETARY MRS. ELIZABETH DEUERLEIN In conference with Dr Kelley were Pinky Keller and Bob Hildebrand

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THEY WERE DEVOTED TO A GREAT CAUSE MR. NORMAN F. HOELZLE Assistant Superintendent Progressive in method and leadership, the assistant superintendent, Mr. Norman Hoelzle, has gained the respect of everyone. Charac- terized by his humor, energy, versatility, and dependability, he has accepted his duties connected with the supervision of the mainte- nance department and the elementary school program with enthusiasm and understanding. Dedicated to high principles in the educational field, Mr. Hoelzle found nothing too trouble- some or too difficult as long as it improved the education of Penn's youth. To him our public schools were a special instrument to keep our American traditions. An alumnus from Westminster College from which he secured his B.S. degree, Mr. Hoelzle obtained his M.A. degree from Duquesne University. SECRETARIES MRS. CLARA BRUNTON MRS. SARA TRUEMAN s l if 2317 f W WM!! - EDUCATING YOUTH. f XV 45 0 f' , W f ff!! :f f ...ses ft wg ,Lf ff ,' 4 f , 1 f , X Z, if ' V , ' W 6-L ' A fZW Wi, ,Z 1' , fZy?Qi ,Q -f 32,-,:.,,,9w,i? .,,,,,,, ,-M5 42129-2: H VZZQQ ,f fffgfawiff f l ,Ma . f., ,ff ,, 1 ,N I X f Z f 4fWMW,., W-- f ---, W ' J 01 fy ff QQ 9- f f '-yiffmfc-a., f ,ay,,,, f, ,, gf, f f , fy I 1 l f ,X 1 Z, X fn f ,- if 0 7 f 451, f WV 4' ., My , 3. ',.i 4 bg ,. -If 29 S sc Qi Wt QT if S 252- 3320 :.'2:.C T4 Q1 L.g52' c:: '0 cn qg ..23N4 03105- UVCDQQ -.EU-340 3-on-3 .,.,... 3 S-. E. .12- EWQT aa? 5303 LQ Q. D181-' r'iO'xn t'D2.,Qr Q--.3 rp -.5fDQ. 3 cn -019 fDoCo 038C 7. .'o ff nological progress in launching satellites, likewise our school system advanced too. lt was our board's tedious and stupendous task to provide buildings and facilities for all the township's children. Among some of the re- sults this year were the remodeling and reno- vating of some grade schools, the beautifying of playgrounds and gymnasiums, the enlarge- ment of the present junior high school, the building of a new elementary school and, of course, the erection of the 55,000,000 senior high school. These fully-equipped buildings did not appear as if by magic, but much study, planning, and time were the factors involved. The goal of the board was to give us, the future citizens, the best training pos- sible amid the most inspirational surrounding. The seven members of the Penn Hills School Board truly displayed vision and courage in meeting today's challenge of an expanding school program.

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DR. JOSEPH E. WHERRY Principal mwilss sex 5 DR. MATTHEW M. ALCORN Assistant Principal THEY EMPHASIZED THE SIGNIFICANCE OF CITIZENSHIP. Working to make Penn High a superior in- stitution of learning found Dr. Joseph Wherry at the helm. His insistence on a high standard of behavior and scholarship among students plus excellent teaching practices showed his concern for youth's vocational and personal welfare. Endeavoring to develop the society of tomorrow he set the pattern of our school days. Because of overbcrowded conditions, he tackled with vigor the problematic task of scheduling a two-session day. With a look into the future, however, Dr. Wherry stated: With the occupation of the new Penn Hills Senior High School, educational opportunities should be greatly enhanced-the split-schedule will be eliminated, new courses added to the cur- riculum, smaller classes set up, and physical facilities improved. MRS, ANNA LOUISE DATZ Our congratulations went to Dr. Alcorn who was awarded his D.Ed., December 17, l957. About the past and future status of schools he said: lt has been a privilege and an honor to have served as teacher, coach, counselor, and administrator at the original Penn Senior High School. As we proceed to our new build- ing, may we transfer the high quality of instruction, the pleasant pupil-teacher and interstaff relations, and the school loyalty that have been typical of the past. These personal qualities must, of necessity, combine with adequate supplies and equipment if we are to transform what now exists as a beautiful piece of architecture, into an eFFective institu- tion of learning. SECRETARIES MRS. MARY DRAPER MRS. PATRICIA ARNOLD '5- ' 'f'J'4f 'f 1 - f:l7-7 Eh 4 : S