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

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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.

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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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We will recall our high school days when all other memories of youth have been forgotten, We are cer- tain that we shall be able to remember the real ties of friendship and confidences of our classmatesg our mingling in the corridors, our silent dreams and plans for the futureg our classroom discussions between teachers and studentsg all the fun we had at the foot- ball gamesg the thrill and pride we felt when our band played the Victory Marchng all these events we shall recall and cherish as a part of our high school days. As we come near the day of our departure and pre- pare to leave Punxsutawney High School, we experi- ence a feeling of happiness and yet regret. We are happy because we know we have accomplished our first big goal in lifeg we are sad because we know we are breaking away from something which is a dehnite part of us. We realize now how much our high school really means to us. Yes, we are reluctant to leaveg but, as we look back at the school we have learned to love, may we say to all, We'll always re- call our high school daysn and cherish their memory. Eighteen