Reading High School - Arxalma Yearbook (Reading, PA)

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in Observance of Anniversaries Miss Kathleen L. Reilly Celebrating his ninth anniversary with the Arxalma is lVlr. William R. Seltzer. lVlost of us around Reading High know Nlr. Seltzer as Bill, the guy with the camera who is always running around somewhere snapping pictures , but what do we really know about him? . lVlr. Bill Seltzer began his involvement with the Arx- alma as a high school junior in 1969. During his eleventh grade year, Bill was a member of the Arxalma staff and student photographer. He continued his work as student photographer during his senior year, but he also acquired the added responsibility of being editor-in-chief of the 1970 Arxalma. Even though Bill celebrated his high school com- mencement in June of 1970, he didn't 'graduate from Arxalma, as he helped out with the 1971, 72, 73, and 74 yearbooks aiding with paste-up work and doing free lance photography. This he did in addition to attending AntoneIli's School of Photography in Philadelphia from 1970-1973. In April of 1974, Bill became a full time em- ployee of Loring Studio, the official Arxalma photogra- pher since 1974. Even though Bill spends many long studio hours and off hours on his photography, he never- theless still finds time to come up to school and lend a helping hand. On behalf of the 1977 Arxalma staff as well as all previous staffs, we should like to salute and thank him. When lVliss Kathleen L. Reilly was a Reading High School Senior, and a member of the 1950 Arxalma art staff, she had no idea that her graduation didn't mean the end of her yearbook work. She continued her education at college, became an art teacher, and in 1957 started teaching at her Alma lVlater-Reading High School. Later, in 1962, she was named as art ad- visor of the Arxalma, and has been capably handling that position ever since. We, the staff, would like to thank Miss Reilly for her fine efforts in putting our ideas down on paper and being a very necessary influence in making the Arxalma an attractive yearbook. Happy fifteenth anniversary! It is the untiring and ever-dedicated efforts of these three fine people that we will never forget, and further- more, that we will be forever grateful. We will always remember all the extra time and con- cern they volunteered and we hope that everyone will take time out to appreciate what they've done for Read- ing High School and the Arxalma. We wish them the happiest of anniversaries and the best in years to come! lVlr. William R. Seltzer Dedica tion

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1977 Arxalma Dedicated Since this year was a year to look back on the past and recognize the importance of anniversaries, as we've done in celebrating Reading Senior High School's fiftieth, we, the 1977 Arxalma staff, would also like to observe the three special anniversaries of Mr. Bertolet M. Bossler, Miss Kathleen L. Reilly, and Mr. William R. Seltzer. In honor of the services of Mr. Bossler, Miss Reilly, and Mr. Seltzer who have con- tributed much to the successful production of the Arxalma, we would like to dedicate this year's Golden Anniversary Edition. l Mr. Bertolet M. Bossler 1976-1977 is not only the year of a golden anniversary at Reading High, but a silver anniversary as well. lt commemor- ates Mr. Bertolet M. Bossler's twenty-fifth year with the Arx- alma. How can we begin to evaluate all that Mr. Bossler has done for the Arxalma? Since the beginning of his sponsorship with the 1953 Arxalma, Reading High has always had a yearbook that it could take pride in. To Mr. Bossler, Arxalma isn't just a class period during the school day. lt's time surrendered before school, during free periods, after school, and during late hours spent at his home checking and re-checking every detail in order to insure the production of a superior yearbook. As a staff, we sometimes think of Mr. Bossler as only a sponsor who can devote all his time just to Arxalma. We peri- 4-Dedication odically forget that he is also a very fine English teacher and must spend time preparing his classes. We have come to admire and deeply respect Mr. Bossler for all the extra effort he is willing to put into working with each student's individual ideas while he still continues to teach first rate classes. Recognizing everything Mr. Bossler has done for Reading High and the community, we would like to honor him and show our great appreciation by hoping that everyone at Reading High School and the community will realize his dedi- cation of service to the Castle on the Hill. Later in life, when we look back on our years at Reading High, our recol- lectlons will always be filled with fond and forever grateful memories of Mr. Bertolet M. Bossler. Happy silver anniversary, and may you have the best always!

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6-Foreword From the Editor 1976-1977 .......... What a year! To begin - we didn't. School openings were delayed two weeks as a result of a teachers' strike. Sports activities continued, but class sched- ules, vacation time, and the general calendar had to be adjusted and revised. Later in the year, the educational process again came to a halt as the governor declared a state-wide energy crisis and schools were closed in order to conserve precious energy producing materials. Seniors learned that they were now required by the state to attend school the entire scheduled 180 days. Traditionally, the graduating class would finish about two weeks ahead of the underclassmen. But was 1976-1977 really as bad as all that? Definite advancements were made in Reading High's curriculum. Semester courses made their debut giving the students more of an opportunity to choose from a wider variety of courses. Improvements in the building and campus grounds were made. New steps were added, leading to the annex from the front and side, and new railings were provided for the front steps of the main building. For a special touch, a knight head insignia symbolizing the spirit of Reading High School Red Knights was painted on the esplanade by Victoria Wade, a senior. This year also commemorated Reading High School's golden anni- versary of service to the community. As a special tribute for this oc- casion, an anniversary party complete with cake for everyone was held in the school cafeteria on Nlarch 31, 1977 during the lunch peri- ods. Reading High' School's Alumni Association also sponsored a ban- quet honoring the Castle on the Hill on lVlay 5, 1977. This year's edition of the Arxalma is also dedicated to Reading High as the Gold- en Anniversary Edition. As depicted on the various division pages of our yearbook, the past influences the events of the present just as much as the future affects the present. Since 1927, the Castle on the Hill has served as the molding place for the leaders. of tomorrow. Looking back on those fifty years, dear old Reading High has done a fine job in preparing the youth of yesterday and today, and when we read about her history and heritage, we can read with pride, and look to the future with confidence. Happy Anniversary,Reading Senior High School! Personally, I feel 1976-1977 was in some respects a rough year, but in others it was one of the best. lt was a year that meant a lot to me. lt was one that I, and I hope you, too, never want to forget. One of my deepest wishes is that this yearbook will help 1976-1977 memories live on and remain a part of us forever. Sincerely, Kristen C. Yiengst E di tor-in-Chief 7977 A rxalma