Perth Amboy High School - Reflections / Periscope Yearbook (Perth Amboy, NJ)

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thoughtful of our Vice-Principal, ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE DAY are made over the intercom system by Mr. Stofega. MICHAEL E. STOFEGA, LL.B„ M.Ed. AT EVERY GAME Dr. Salaky, Mr. Chalmers and Mr. Stofega lend support to the team.

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 JAMES F. CHALMERS, M.A. Principal through the Principal and Born in Glasgow, Scotland, our principal, Mr. James F. Chalmers, came to the United States in 1909 to live in Kearny, New Jersey. After a few years he moved to Perth Amboy, where he attended the Grammar School and was graduated from PAHS in 1917. As a youngster, Mr. Chalmers was a newsboy and worked in a factory to earn money toward his college education. He continued working during his four years at Mt. Union College in Alliance, Ohio, from which he received his B.S., and at Ohio University where he earned his M.A. Mr. Chalmers started his teaching career as an instructor of freshman chemistry at Ohio U. Coming to PAHS in 1923, he taught chemistry and physics until 1944 when he became acting vice-principal. In 1945, he was appointed to his present position of principal. To keep a school of 1500 students running smoothly is an exacting and time-consuming task, yet Mr. Chalmers finds time to be active in the Presbyterian Church and in the Rotary Club. He enjoys sports, too, especially golfing, bowling, and fishing. He reads widely to increase his vast knowledge of schools and the New Jersey educational system. His interest in current educational trends has helped to make our high school one of the best in the state. MR. CHALMERS looks thoughtful listening to one of the many problems which confront him during the school day.

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Margaret L. Crockett M.A. Dean of Girls Adviser National Honor Society ON THEIR WAY! Attendance officers Floyd Baumgarten, Oscar Anderson, chief officer, John Godlesky, and John Brooks start out on their daily tour. foundations for our Tillie Cheuse Clerk Rose S. Poliak Clerk STUDENT WORKERS Charlotte Golub, Lois Basson and Patricia Homusiak keep attendance files up to date. ATTENDANCE DEPARTMENT. In these days of swiftly moving events and split-second timing, punctuality is a must for us all. If, in our formative years, we have learned the lessons of promptness and regularity taught by the Attendance Department, our adult life will run smoothly. Used to organizing our time to best advantage, we can look forward to accomplishing all the important tasks that we set ourselves and still find leisure hours to devote to the many new interests and hobbies the future is bound to provide. ATTENDANCE OFFICE AIDES Carol Niemiera, Pamela Jorgensen and Emily Scharer help Miss Crokett prepare the absentee list. 14