Portville Central High School - Panther Yearbook (Portville, NY)

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MRS. KYSER ENGLISH Perhaps the most useful of all our subjects, English is taught by Mrs, Ken- neth Kyser. A graduate of Pennsylvania College for Women, her friendliness and complete understanding of us and our English problems make her classes so stimulating. MISS KRIKORIAN LANGUAGE Bonjour! Buenos Dias! Salve! may he heard coming from Miss Margaret Krikorian's classes. Always full of pep, she keeps us on the go. A language really comes alive when taught by such a vivacious person. She is a graduate of the University of Buffalo. MR. DUDLEY HISTORY How important is the study of his- tory today! More than ever, we need a knowledge of our backgrounds: and under Mr. Richard lludley's capable and helpful guidance, we obtain this knowledge. He is a graduate of Saint Bonaventure College. MR. FERRARA SCIENCE Mr. William Ferrara is the man who exposes us to the difliculties of the science courses. Well known and liked for his interesting classes, Mr. Ferrara's ready source of humor grcutly lightvns the tediousncss of a hard course. Ile is an alumnus of the University of Buffalo. Mr. Earl Fuller, who has the Univer- sity of Pennsylvania as his alma mater, is well-known for his patience and clear explanations. He has helped many a perplexed student solve a Geometry problem or unravel a labyrinth of Algebra symbols. .41 MATHEMATICS MRS. COOPPER Alfred University. Take I0 parts sense of humor: 50 parts tcaching lof a superior brandlg 25 parts sparkling personality: I5 parts willingness to help. Mix, and you have Mrs. Coop- per's math classes. MRS. VAN CUREN CHORUS MR. JELENIEWSKI Every Tuesday and Friday, melodious sounds fill the halls of Portville Central. Then the Girls' Chorus, with Mrs. Melvin Van Curen directing, rehearses. Mrs. Van Curen is a graduate of Ithaca College and Fredonia State Teachers College and her keen musical sense makes singing for her truly a pleasure. A graduate of Fredonia State Teach- ers College, Mr. Casmir Jeleniewski teaches vocal and string music in the high school and has started a very promising orchestra. His easy going manner and ready smile are his out- standing characteristics. FCLTY MR. SKEPS i BAND To many, Portville is synonymous with a superior hand. And to us, such a band is synonymous with Mr. Philip Skeps. Ile has unlimited enthusiasm and a passion for perfection which we greatly admire. He is a graduate of Fredonia State Teachers College. Il ful

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VICE-PRINCIPAL MISS GROWNEY Practically the first person a new pupil to Portville comes in contact with is our capable vice- principal and guidance teacher, Miss Genevieve Growney. Miss Crowney does away with our schedule problems and helps us to select our life work. Everyone who has left Portville to enter a college has known and appreciated great help from her in finding the best place for him. After her undergraduate course had been achieved at D,Youville, Miss Growney took graduate courses at several colleges. As vice-principal, Miss Growney lightens the many tasks of Mr. Benz by her helpful and capable assistance. The problems of in- dividuals and the school have be- come her main concern, and we are pleased to say that she does well by all. I . Er a , PRINCIPAL MR. BENZ Have you ever heard the obso- lete proverb that if a man's initials spelled a word it was meant for him to have a full life? This say- ing seems to apply fittingly to our principal, John O. Benz He has the jurisdiction with others to carrv on the functions of our school. He must also main tain order. He does this even with the limited facilities our school provides. Mr. Benz has worked for the betterment of many people The pupils and ex-students of our school have benefited a great deal from the guidance and labor of our principal, a graduate of the University of Rochester

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MISS MCLAUGHLIN BUSINESS Miss Mary Elizabeth McLaughlin, who teaches all the commercial courses, is a graduate of Villa Maria College. A cheerful smile, pleasant manner, and an all-round engaging personality are the reasons for her many friends among both students and teachers. MRS. LITTLEFIELD ART Make some signs! Paint this play scenery! Decorations! Mrs. Jess Little- field is perhaps the busiest teacher in the school, However, our competent Hart-lady , a graduate of Skidmore, cheerfully fills these orders and teaches her classes besides. Driver's MR. RITTER DRIVER TRAINING Mr. Howard Ritter, who introduced Training in our school this year, enlivened the mechanics and the safety principles of driving with his keen sense of humor. He is a graduate of Buffalo State Teachers College. MR. FENTON PHYSICAL ED. An understanding man with great coaching almility, Coach Merwin L'Bud Fenton has spurred our teams on to many victories. He is liked not only by his players, but all the school. He is a graduate of Ithaca College. .-gfgf-.5 fl -2.12 I MISS ZELLER HOME ECONOMICS Patterns and colors, fabrics and styles, menus and meals are taught by Miss Ruth Zel- ler in her Homemaking classes. A graduate of Buffalo State Teachers College, she is well-liked for her cheerful- ness and lively grin. 12 MRS. OYLER MR. FRAIR AGRICULTURE Head of our Ag and shop department, Mr. Lee Frair is characterized by a ready smile and a cheery hello . He is a graduate of Cornell Uni- versity, and a loyal Alumnus. His pleasant manner brightens the whole south end of the school. A graduate of the University of Buffalo, Mrs. Charles Oyler teaches girls' Physical Education. Her sense of humor and her infectious smile make her popular with the students. 5 PHYSICAL ED. esting. dullest without uate of lege. MRS. HARTWIG NURSE Being the school nurse keeps Mrs. Henry Hartwig constantly busy. She takes care of a thousand little de- tails which help to make our school health A-1. Her cheer- fulness in our hours of need is truly a virtue! FACULTY E MR. MILLER PHYSICAL ED. His ideas and sense of humor really keep Mr. Charles Miller's classes inter- Especially those bonus ques- tions! His jokes liven up even the grammar. We learn English even knowing it. He is a grad- Brockport State Teachers Col- V elf 'il . MRS. CHADWICK SECRETARY In the office, Mrs. William Chadwick, our secretary, re- mains calm and collected, un- perturbed by the tumult of students and teachers, each with his own problem. Each problem, no matter how small, receives her friendly and helpful attention. J I