Reading High School - Arxalma Yearbook (Reading, PA)

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in Planning New Educational Horizons J As the graduates of the Class of 1977 depart from Reading High School, their ranks will swell the number of graduates in 50 years to 34,065 Thousands of success stories are included among the alumni - judges, lawyers, teachers, religious, Broad- way and television stars, musicians, major league football and baseball stars, doctors, foreign correspondents, University presidents, corporation leaders, and, perhaps most important of all, parents of countless thousands of children who have molded the foundation of our city, and county, and nation over the years. Most Cherished Memories Many of the honored graduates have lived by the motto, We gain by what we offer. Those who have the most cher- ished memories of the Castle on the Hill are the students who have worked very hard and have put forth their best effort in all phases of school life. As the late Earl A. Master lReading High principal, 1944- 1955l noted on the occasion of the,Silver Anniversary in 1952, Anniversaries are important. They supply the motive to review the past, and plan for the future. We have looked with pride on the achievements of the past, We have measured our growth, and evaluated our progress. Likewise, we, here, in 1977 constantly seek to take stock of what we are doing, so as to better serve our youth, so as to better serve our society. Accepting Change ln 1952, Reading High School paused to look at its 25 year history. This year l1977i we pause to review and honor the heritage and achievements of the past fifty years. The Reading Highs of 1927, 1952, and 1977 are greatly different, the 75th anniversary class will undoubtedly present a completely changed school by the year 2,002. The schools, and students, and teachers were from 'another era' in 1927, l doubt if we could presently identify with the high school-to-be in the 21st Century. We must accept change however, for change is one of the few permanent features in this life. Challenge of the Future This then, may be the challenge of the future for all of us. To honor the heritage of the past, to learn from our mistakes, and to modify our patterns of living so as to be sociable, kind, and helpful to all mankind in an increasingly automated world, while endeavoring to meet the new challenges of a con- stantly changing society. Memorization of facts was once con- sidered proper 'gymnastics' for the mind, while today we must endeavor to teach our youngsters how to learn, how to think, and where to go to seek knowledge, and to master techniques of modern living. Finally, in honoring the heritage of the past, we borrow a passage from the last yearbook lEpitomei from the old Girls' High School, June, 1927: lf we work upon marble, it will perish, If we work upon brass, time will efface it, lf we rear temples, they will crumble into dust, But, if we work upon immortal souls, if we improve them with principles, with the love of God, and fellow men, we engrave on those tablets something which brightens all eternity. To Reading High School, its past and future, to all its grad- uates the past fifty years, and to you the graduates of the Class of 1977, may you be included in the love of God, which will brighten all eternity. Qalbliflwwy- Administrative and Supervisory Staffs Work Jointly For Continuous Curriculum Enrichment PrincipaI's Administrative Council SEATED-Mrs. Mabel J. Davis, Vice Principal, lVlr. William H. Clouser, Vice Principal, Dr. Richard P. Flannery, Principal, Mr. Ronald J. Lubas, Vice Princi- pal, STANDING-Mr. Anthony P. Stopper, Head of the Social Studies Depart- ment, Mrs. Patricia O. Ely, Chairman of the English Department, Miss Barbara J. Graeff, Head of the Business Education Department, Mr. Harrison H. Stump, Chairman of the Health, Safety and Physical Education Department, Mr. Mark J. Braun, Chairman of the Guidance Department, Mr. Carl E. Boltz, Head of the Mathematics Department, Mr. Robert E. Moyer, Chairman of the Science Department, Mrs. Theana K. Sheetz, Head of the Foreign Language Depart- ment, Mrs. Norma Mae Dyer, General Office Manager, ABSENT-Mr. Joseph Principal-15 Sickler, Chairman of the Industrial Arts Department priiicipaifs Administrative Coimcii

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Dr. Richard P. Flannery Principal of Reading Senior High School Principal Reviews School's Heritage PRlNCIPAL'S MESSAGE Reading High School's Golden Anniversaryp Fifty years of education at the 'Castle on the Hill'. As I review the archives noting the achievements of the seven principals and their staffs, I am greatly impressed with the richness, heritage, academic achievements, cultural enrichment, sports and activities, and the sociability thousands of Reading people have shared over the years in this educational community. The New High School Boys' High School and the Giils' High School were merged as the 'new' Reading High School formally opened September 7, 1927 with Miss Mary Hunter Mayer and lVIr. John H. Eisenhauer performing as co-principals the inaugural year. This was the second attempt at co- education in Reading in the public secondary schools, the first start- ing in 1859, and later separated to Boys' High, and Girls' High in 1881. Growth The 'Castle' was built to accommodate 1,800 students, but over the years the average annual enrollment has been over 2,700. In 1935 a peak enrollment was reached with 3,389 students. This large student body caused the transfer of half the tenth grade students back to two of the four junior high schools in the city. Reading High School practiced double graduations each year from 1927 through 1936. The largest graduating class was the Class of 1965 with 888 young men and women earning their diplomas. Reading High School, monetarily-wise, 'has grown as far as physical plant from a building that cost 31,650,000 in 1926 to a vast complex assessed at 518,860,000 in 1976 for the buildings and grounds, not including the 'inner-workings' such as furniture, supplies, books, and equip- ment that may swell the price tag to nearly S25 million. Vice-Principals' Assistance Essential To Success of School Program Mr. William H. Clouser Vice Principal 14-Principal , Vice Principals Mrs. Mabel J. Davis Vice Principal Mr. Ronald J. Lubas Vice Principal

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Departmental Chairpersons Coordinate MR. CARL E. BOLTZ Chairperson Mathematics Department MR. MARK J. BRAU 16-Faculty MISS BARBARA J. GRAEFF Chairperson Business Education Department Sponsor Cheerleaders Chairman Activity Ticket Program Member Faculty Social Committee Faculty Welfare Committee Chairperson N Guidance Department MRS. PATRICIA L. ELY Chairperson English Department Financial Sponsor Class of 1977 Co-Sponsor Y-Teens Club Make-Up Chairperson All School Show Member Administrative Council