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

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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

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dafu. s 5 f,,,f,,,,,f 46 Mr. Mewhirter and Mrs. Berg had numerous office visitors, both parents and students, to give advice con- cerning schedules and college courses. Besides serving as one of our guidance counselors, Mr. Mewhirter also was the assis- tant football and basketball coach. He re- ceived his B.A. degree from Bethany College and M.Ed. degree from the University of Pitts- burgh. All sports were his major interests after school time. Having received her A.B., and M.Ed., from the University of Pittsburgh, Mrs. Berg became our Dean of Girls and a guidance counselor. In her spare time she enioyed teaching music and visiting colleges, so that she might be bet- ter able to help us choose our future careers. Mr. James Golden, the director of pupil personnel, served as the mediator between the home and the school. His duties included investigating illegal absences or other attend- ance problems, and he dealt with these ac- cording tothe State law. Mr. Golden procured his M.A. degree from the University of Pittsburgh. MR. JAMES MEWHlRTER MRS. CATHERINE BAINE BERG MR. JAMES T GOLDEN Counselor Dean of Girls Director of Pupil Personnel . qw K .Ji .. ,,. g W J E