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

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COUNSELGRS MR. ROBERT BEATTY Director of Guidance MR. JAMES MEWHIRTER Counselor Assisted every student to attain his MR. BEATTY, who obtained his B.S. degree from Indiana State Teachers College and his M.Ed. from the University ol Pittsburgh, assisted us in coping with the every day problems we had to face. Helpfulness and good advice were his key words. His philosophy is best expressed in his own words, The mind, like a great ware- house, is valued by the merchandise it housesg the stocking of worthless goods adds little to the value. Having a reputation for giving words of encouragement to boys and girls, MR. MEW- HIRTER, counselor, had many opportunities to serve scores of students who came to his office for advice in scheduling of classes or for personal matters. Mr. Mewhirter earned his B.S. degree from Bethany College and a M.Ed. from the University of Pittsburgh. This versatile coun- selor also revealed an enthusiastic interest in sports and was influential as an assistant football and basketball coach. Mr. Mewhirter counseled Carl Wetmore, senior, about his credits.

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DR. MATTHEW M. ALCORN Assistant Principal MR. ROBERT WALTERS Attendance Co-ordinator Promoted the growth of all in civic competence DR. ALCORN'S alma mater is the University of Pittsburgh where he received his B.S., M.Ed., and D. Ed. degrees. He displayed wise judgment when dealing with administrative problemsg patience and understanding when dealing with students. Dr. Alcorn feels that Our country's most valuable natural resource is a young man or a young lady of high personal quality, equip- ped with and continually in search of know- ledge. He daily strove to implant that quality in our students. His leisure time was spent serv- ing the community through the church and many other service organizations. MR. WALTERS procured his B.S. from Penn- sylvania State University and his M.Ed from the University of Pittsburgh, Mr. Robert Walters, the attendance co-ordinator, hos done an ex- cellent job of improving the school attendance records. Besides this, he has been an assistant football coach for twelve years. During the summer Mr. Walters spent his leisure hours helping with Little League activities and relas- ing on the green of a nearby golf course. His family also occupied his spare moments.

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if ,MM MRS. CATHERINE BERG Dean of C 'rls amaze WGQMM MRS. CATHERINE BERG, Penn's Dean of Girls and guidance counselor, received her A.B. and M.Ed. degrees from the University of Pitts- burgh. Aiding students by giving them her ex- cellent advice won admiration and respect for her. Since music was her favorite hobby, she acted as Variety Club's capable sponsor. MR. JAMES T. GOLDEN filled the job as Penn's director of pupil personnel. His duties included investigating illegal absences or other attendance problems and taking action on thern according to State Law. Mr. Golden is an alum- nus of the University of Pittsburgh where he received his MA. degree. sefrealization MR. JAMES T. GOLDEN Director of Pupil Personnel Mr. Robert Beatty, director of guidance, showed Carol Caquatto and Guy Hubler a book on careers. Bonnie Buhl went to Mrs. Berg for guidance concerning college entrance examinations.