Penn Yann Academy - Key Yearbook (Penn Yan, NY)

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Seated: Mrs. Glenn Hatch, Robert H. Jolley, John M, Sheridan, send, Standing: Edwin E. Cleoveland, Jr., Maurice J. Taafte, Wm. F. Joslyn, Elden Paddock, Wm. R. Culver, Jam es O. Town- Stanley E. Stout, Paul E. Titus, Wesley Turner. Hats oft to our Board of Education, who are elected by voters to serve a three-year term. Little does the public realize the long hours they work and the faithful service they perform. Regular meetings are held every second Thursday of the month, but many special meetings are called. Moreover, com- mittee meetings and conferences require additional time and thought. So many are their accomplish- ments that we can mention only the most outstanding ones during our tour years as high school students: a new driveway tor the buses, an improved trans- portation system for the entire district, a unified in- structional program throughout the district, a setting up of an Academy store to give pupils a chance to learn how to be a buyer, clerk, bookkeeper, opera- tor, or manager, the hiring of a teacher of develop- mental reading, extension of the audio-visual pro- gram, continuance of the Adult Education classes, the services ot a patrolman before school and at dismissal time, and the selection of sites for ele- mentary school buildings in Dresden, Branchport, and Penn Yan. Plans for new schools have demanded individ- ual work, committee work, evening meetings in var- ious districts, meetings with architects, trips to Albany, convincing people of the need of new schools, etcetera, etcetera, etcetera, that pupils never know about or give little attention to. Nevertheless, when they do stop to think, they do appreciate the Board's service, resulting from their interest in youth. Especially would the class of 1955 like to say, Board members, we are deeply grate- ful.

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...fl 7.1321 5 J ,, yfp W If DEDICATION The class of 1955 takes pride in dedicating our yearbook to Mr. Walter Franklin. Mr. Franklin has been teaching shop courses in Penn Yan since February, 1946. He has a B. S. degree from Oswego State Teachers College, and a Master's degree in Secondary Administration from Syracuse University. We would like to express our appreciation to Mr. Franklin for his guidance and friendship. He has promoted harmony and understanding in our class, and through his eFforts and suggestions we have achieved success in our undertakings. We are grate- ful for the time and energy he has spent in helping us during the past two years as our class advisor. 3

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THEIR PLANNING FURTHERS OUR GROWTH A voice with a smile comes daily over our P. A. system- O. Roger Killian, Principal, announcing. One of the main purposes of a secondary school in a democratic society is to provide experiences such as the produc- tion of the Penn Yan Key. These activities interest young peo- ple and help them to grow in line with their abilities and needs. As our school district and educational program expand, many young people with excellent assistance from staff members grow through their hard work to complete a task ot mutual con- cern to all involved. Congratulations to the 1955 staff. ,I Q Wilhelm F. Joslyn X Superintendent . my 'ff i r ff. ii. It Walter Jones, Guidance, arranges schedule for Year- book editcr, Jane Pedersen. 5 Elementary Principal, Elmer Willard, plans with a well loved teacher, Miss Clara Miller. Supervisor Everett Bastian checks program before meeting rural teachers.