Perkiomen School - Griffin Yearbook (Pennsburg, PA)

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1 MR, KEHS MR. ROTHENBERGIZR MR. ROGERS MR. SMITH MR. HORN Page Flcvcn

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SCHOOL IS LIFE That which hath been is nowg and that which is to be hath already beeng and God requireth that which is past. Wherefore I perceive that there is nothing better, than that a man should rejoice in his own worksg for that is his portion: for who shall bring him to see what shall be after him ? -Ecclesiastes, Chapter 3, Verses 15, 22 MR. ALBERT E. ROGERS To The Class of 1949:- School has often been called a preparation for something , but a good school must represent more than this distant objective. School is life here and now as the verses in Ecclesiastes indicate. School's experiences are Life's experiences in a modified form. A school contains the same complex problems in social living as exist in society outside the class- room today. Successes arid failures confront us in a kaleidoscopic procession of vital events. Despair overwhelms us at times of scholastic failure. Compensatory exhilaration and enthusiasm lift us up when work is well done and we achieve success in the classroom, the athletic field or in the multiform activities of extra-curricular work. Personality conflicts and social tension are as readily discernible in the classroom, dormitory and hall as on Main Street or in Third Street Alley beyond the railroad tracks. Your likes and dislikes How and ebbg some classmates get on your nervesg other col- leagues you emulate and cultivate their friendship. Teachers are human and vary in their imprint on your personality and development. Sometimes you are impervious to their teaching because you do not like the subject and seen no prac- tical value. Life is full of trivialities and daily routine whose practical effect upon our development is not apparent at the time. Other teachers inspire you. You are uplifted and carried beyond the precincts of the classroom. With joyous adventures in English, history, mathematics and science, school becomes a successful, happy environment. Yes, school is Life with all Life's vicissitudes. Keep your eyes upward for inspirational leadership. Pray to God for courage, strength and ultimate success. He will never forsake you if you are really trying. May all Life's journeys and stopping places be as pleasant as you have made Perkiomen for us this year. Our best wishes to all of you! ALBERT E. ROGERS Headmafler Page Ten

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IRWIN W. KEHS, Ph.B. Muhlenberg College Senior Mailer Direrlor of Courier Matlaematirf For any one to attempt to combine into a few words all that can and should be said about Mr. Kehs is impossible. Looking back through all the previous editions, we find it difficult to be original. Mr. Kehs has been here so long that he is now accepted as being immortal in the annals of Perkiomen. Many acquaintances comes and pass ong but to us, the memory of Mr. Kehs shall remain as long as we live. HENRY GOODMAN A. SMITH, A.B., A.M. Swarthmore College University of Pennsylvania University of Illinois Foreign Languagef, Airirturzl Director of Courier To everyone here at school, the Head of our Foreign Language Depart- ment, is known as Smitty . A better instructor and all around master couldn't be had. Smitty took first honors at the State Bridge Tournament, and third at the National. During his stay in college he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society. Besides his regular duties as master, he finds time to coach our Tennis Team and instruct our Bridge Club. CALVIN H. RUTH, B.A.A. Philadelphia Museum School of Industrial Art Art It is said that all good things come in small packages. This saying can very suitably be applied to Calvin Ruth. Although Mr. Ruth has quiet ways, one would never know that this man of small stature has such a tremendous amount of skill at his disposal. When he received his B.A.A. degree at Philadelphia Museum School of Industrial Art, he was awarded with it the Baugh Barbara Prize in Ceramics. At present, Mr. Ruth is furthering his education at Stella Elkins Tyler School of Fine Arts, study- ing for his Master's degree. CLAUDE K. HARLEY Combs College of Music Muiic No matter who the student at Perkiomen is, he invariably comes in con- tact with Mr. Harley. Each morning as we enter Chapel we hear the smooth mellow tones of the organ played by Mr. Harley's adept fingers. As we sit and listen to the various refrains, a peaceful feeling descends upon us. Through him we have learned the value of music and how to appreciate it. Page Twelve