Punxsutawney Area High School - Mirror Yearbook (Punxsutawney, PA)

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DOROTHY NIEL Ass't English Witty and clever teacher of ling- lish . . . capable Overseer of the Hi-Lights Staff . . . never wastes a minute . . . has a flare for wear- ing pretty clothes. SARA L. PANTALL A ss't Social Science One of the more familiar teach- ers of P.H.S .... teaches history and Civics . . . iinds life amusing . . loves candy bars , , . posses- ses a refreshing smile and a deep hearty laugh. HELEN 1. RENTSCIILER Phys. Education and Health Animated, vivacious teacher of health and physical education for girls . . . enjoys her work . . . likes photography . . . organized the Pep Club and Gym Team . . . sprightly and lively, busy the whole day long. JEAN H. SMITH A.vs't Commercial Teaches Business COI'I'CSlI0llflk'llCtJ . . . works in lvlr. Downie's of- fice . . . has a pleasing personali- ty, warm smile, and a quiet man- ner . . . attractive . . . one of the younger members of the faculty . . . very much interested in her home and husband. MARIAM R. THOMPSON Social Science .Xmiable and genial teacher Of American History . . . enjoys gardening, especially flowers . . . loves reading in her leisure time . . . keeps house along with her teaching , . , likes to drive a car, go places, and see things. MARION H. WEST A xs't English A jolly English teacher with a ready Sllllle . . . spends some of her leisure time in reading . . . enjoys football . . . likes horse- back riding . , . her greatest in- terest is her son . , . is leader of the Senior Tri-Hi-Y. EDNA M. PIFER Voc. Home Economics Heads the Home Economies de- partment . . . has a quiet, re- served manner . . . well-liked and eflicient . . . aids girls iII solving their domestic problems. FRANCES N. ROBINSON A5s't English Reliable assistant in linglish de- partment . . . usually in a rush . . . supervises the Editorial Staff of the illirror . . . likes to spend her evenings at home. A. HERMAN SHERK Science Head of Science department . . very popular with all students . . . spends his summers farming . . . is a good singer . . . favorite sport is volleyball . . . sponsors the Science Club. MARJORIE STRAITIFF A ss't Commercial One of our conscientious com- mercial teachers . . . just out of college . . . enjoys reading, swim- ming and dancing . . . as a hobby, collects phonograph records . . . loves typing. GEORGE G. WEST A5s't Commercial Proficient assistant in the Com- mercial department . . . delights in camping . . . interested in all sports and athletic contests . . . likes to read . . . enjoys listening to the radio . . . is cordial and well-mannered all the time. THOMAS E. WILSON Ass't Science, Ass't Math. Teaches General Science and Al- gebra . . . likes sports, especially outdoor activities . . . is always ready to help when aid is needed . . . reads news magazines in his spare time . . . his Soft-spoken manner is admired by everyone.

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ESTHER J. DAVIS Music Lady of few words . . . has charge of the Sextet . . . has an inviting personality . . . captivating smile . . . well-known to the students . . . can make students get the singing spirit. lVlARY JANE EICHLER .-1 .wx 't Science Teaches General Science . . . likes music . . . can play the tlute beautifully .... helps direct the Senior Band . . . likes to write let- ters in her spare time . . . believes in modern trends in education . . . likes to be up to the minute. MARY J. FENTON Librarian Resourceful and efficient librarian . . . sponsor of the Library Club . . enjoys working with books . . . likes knitting and gardening . . . is quick to offer friendly ad- vice and assistance to those who wish it . . . master of her work. CARL KING A.s.t't Social Science Served in the Navy . teaches Histo r y of Pennsylvania . . . dresses neatly . . . has a winning smile and agreeable manner . . . Inakes history seem very simple. WILLIAM MECBILING Agriculture 'l'eaches newly organized agricul- tural classes . . , gets angry when people talk about Dumb Farm- ers . . . enjoys hunting aIId tish- ing . . . up to minute iI1 his tech- nical knowledge of farming. MELVIN S. MITCHELL As.v't Science Capable teacher of biology . . . sponsor of Aviation Club... willing worker at football and basketball games . . . iinds time to do everything . . . has taught here since '33 . . . has a cheery greet- ing for all. Fifteen CLIFFORD 1. DONEY .-1.vr't Illaih. Loves to spin yarns about his hunting experiences , . . shrewd and sharp Algebra teacher . . . has his students going in circles . . . possesses a bewitching grin. lVlARlON J. FARRELL Ass? lllath. Charming and delightful to know . . . clever teacher of Algebra . . . likes good-looking clothes . . . be- lieves in saying what she thinks . . . a favorite with everyone. lVlARIE A. HETAGER Spanish, Home Econ. Qualified instructor of Spanish and Home Economics . . . spon- sor of the Spanish Club . . . likes to teach school . . . enjoys tennis lllld swimming . . . would like to read Spanish and Norwegian . . . is sparkling most of the time. HELEN M. MANKOVICII French, Ass? English Has an enticing smile for every- one . . . handles large French words with ease . . . sponsors the French Club . . . her classes are inttresting. ELMER R. MILLER .'i.v.s'l rllath., Asst SOCltlfSCl.l'71.!'l? The little minister from La-lose . . . teaches mathematics and his- tory . . . always has a joke ready for his class . . . enjoys gum chewing out of school the saysl. MABEL R. MONROE Cominercial Head of the Commercial depart- ment . . . good-humoured and friendly . . . taught in New Mex- ico before coming to Pennsyl- vania . . . supervises the student teachers . . . has a courteous man- ner with all.

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DoRo'ri1Y M. WOOD Art Competent head of our Art de- partment . . . line, fair, and soft- spoken . . . likes sewing, interior decorating and music . . . plays the violin . . . has a pleasing per- sonality . . . presents a neat ap- pearance . . . has an enticing smile. MRS. ESTIEI ER AVERILL Truant Officer Seen in principal's oftice every morning getting a list of absentees . . . usually knows which way the wind blows . . . hunts down hookey players . . . has a pleas- ing smile and comment for all. DR. HARRY FURNISS Dental Inspector Our hearty, laughter-loving den- tist . . . believes in never say die . . . likes to tease his patients . . . is a decided favorite with the students. DR. HOWARD MCCALL Dental Inspector Frisky, smiling and always of good cheer . . . has a quiet man- ner about him . . . his two sons double his interest in our school. HELEN C. PEARCE Dental Hygienist lfrierdly dental hygicnist of our school . . . very neat and precise . . . is understanding and a good listener . . . spends her time car- ing for the various toothaches of the students. EDWARD A. MARTIN Inclustrial Arts, Shop 1 Jubilant . . . teacher of wood shop . . . likes to tinker with tools . . . loves to have a good time . . . al- ways at good sport himself , , . served in the army before coming to PHS. Seventeen MERWIN L. WOOD MechanicalDrawing Teaches mechanical drawing . . . very friendly . . . quick and deft in his work . . , well-liked by all his students . . . enjoys wood- carving . . . likes sports. BIZRTHA V. BEYER School Nurse Our experienced high school nurse . . . keeps up our spirits . . . cheerful and happy . . . is very fond of gardening . . . the stu- dents are her chief interest . . . enjoys the comfort of her home. DR. ERNEST GlGLl0'TTI Medical Inspector Small, dark, and intelligent . . . has a great understanding of peo- ple . . . has a noticeable sense of humor . . . gives physical exami- nations to high school students. DR. WILLIAM NEw'coME Dental Inspector Another of our good-natured school dentists . . . served as a dentist in the Navy at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station . . . experienced and skillful in his work. DR. FRANCIS J. 'l'RUNzo Medical Inspector Our very proficient school doctor . , . is kept busy caring for the different aches and pains of the students . . . his quiet manner and pleasant smile make many friends for him. THEO FULLERTON Ass't Social Science Served in the U. S. Navy during the war . . . collected many beau- tiful souvenirs from the Holy Lands . . . likes to fish . . . teaches American History . . . can tell students many interesting stories . . . a master in his field.