Redbank Valley High School - Vallis Yearbook (New Bethlehem, PA)

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Mrs. Lavely, a graduate of Clarion State Teachers College, makes her home in Distant. Much of her time is devoted to advising the Jr. Tri-Hi-Y. Square dancing provides relaxation for this busy woman who is so well suited to the teaching profession. Her pleasant disposition, and pleasing personality make her a wonderful person to know. Miss Carlos, a iolly seventh grade teacher, was graduated from Clarion State Teachers Col- lege with a Bachelor of Science Degree. Dur- ing school she is the active sponsor of several ,ENS Frank Jacklin, Valeria Skinner, Richard Hollobaugh, Margaret Filson Mr. Jocklin, a graduate of Indiana State Teachers College holds a Bachelor of Science Degree, and prcpounds the- ories of general and physical sciences. He enioys spinning a yarn in connec- tion with either hunting or airplanes. Much of his leisure time is spent enter- taining his new son. Mrs. Skinner, Redbank Valley's art expert, received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Indiana State Teachers Col- lege. Her imagination and creative abil- ity have supplied many prom themes, table decorations and costume designs. Her new home is a perfect example of her originality. As art advisor for the Vallis, she has worked steadily to make this book a prize winner. Mr. Hollobaugh, a newcomer to Red- bank and an eligible bachelor, was graduated from Clarion State Teachers College. His day is spent in Room l'l amidst the odor of chemistry experi- ments, the seriousness of physics dem- onstrations, and the explanation of biol- ogy charts. His leisure hours are de- voted to hunting. Mrs. Filson, an antique lover, and an avid instructor of Shorthand and Typing, holds a Bachelor of Science De- gree from Mercyhurst College. Aside from being the devoted mother of two adopted children, she finds time to man- age production of the Vallis and to per- fect the final remodeling plans for her country home. Her hobbies include hunting and skiing. Susan Lavely, Loretta Carlos, Helen Songer iunior high clubs. Her membership in the Civic Club and her success as a bridge player are evi- dence of how her leisure hours are spent. Mrs. Songer, another newcomer to the Red- bank Valley faculty, was graduated from Clar- ion State Teachers College with a Bachelor of Science Degree. She also teaches seventh grad- ers in her third floor haven. A resident of Haw- thorne, her main interests are her family and a new recipe. incidentally, she was very proud of her students when they won the Christmas decor- ating contest for Room 16.

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THE SCHOOL--OUR BASIC HEADQUARTERS Clark E. Ray, Supervising Principal, waits for Mrs. Eileen Wetzel, his secretary, to give him a columnar total for one of the many detailed reports prepared in his office. Clark E. Ray of Redbank Valley might pause in his work and heave a sigh of relief as our new school building be- comes an actuality. Hard work and per- severance have gone into this realization and Mr. Ray deserves much credit. In addition to this, in his daily routine, his office is always busy with supply orders, salesmen, and all the other work that goes into each day to make a wide- spread consolidation like Redbank oper- ate as smoothly as it does. Most of our students see Mr. Ray each noontime when he takes charge of the cafeteria line. A friendly smile and cheerful re- mark is his daily greeting. Regardless of his endless schedule, Mr. Ray has time for several hobbies, square dancing, and rabbit-raising. The most outstanding quality to those of us who have observed Mr. Ray is that he enioys everything he does, which undoubtedly aids his prog- ress in the field of education. A learned man with top knowledge in his field, Mr. Ray holds a Master of Education degree from the University of Pittsburgh. On one of his visits to our classes, he talked with a seventh-period Chemistry class, and we knew he was a master teacher as well as an administrator. Secretary to Mr. Ray, and hard-work- ing canteen sponsor, is Mrs. Wet- zel. The student body very much appre- ciates the Saturday night recreation pro- gram which she has worked so diligent- ly to help expand. Joseph J. Kata, Principal, dictates a letter to his Sec- retary, Miss Harriet Freeman, concerning the Heart Fund collections in our school. , . ..., V,t.,,,.,w,,s s W, ,W Wm, Wsmfw ...M mmwwfnf-c ,, Y, ,... .L ,. .. Redbank VaIIey's principal Joseph J. Kata efficiently heads the high school administration. He studied at Clarion State Teachers College and received a Master of Arts Degree in Education from the University of Pittsburgh. Mr. Kata has been a good friend to all of us, showing clearly his ability and tact in understanding teenagers. An enthusiastic supporter of the student council, he is always ready and willing to listen to the complaints and advice of the student body. When Redbank was known only as New Bethlehem High School, he coached football here: and his interest and support for this and other sports is obvious. Our principal is a familiar figure at athletic events and on occasion referees some junior varsity football. Into the annals of sports in this and many other communities is written Mr. Kata's reputation for molding novices into unbeaten teams. Mr. and Mrs. Kata attend all of our school proms and can dance rings around some of us. ln the community, he belongs to the New Beth- lehem Lions Club, and to Bostonia Country Club, where he and Mrs. Kata are both ardent golfers. For several years Mr. Kata has done a tremen- dous iob as Clarion County Chairman of the Heart Fund. All of us feel fortunate to have had Mr. Kata's friendship during our high school days. Miss Freeman, Mr. Kata's secretary, is a graduate of Redbank Valley High School and Kansas Business College. An enthusiastic stu- dent, Miss Freeman now adapts her vivacious personality to the office force.

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GUR GUIDES FOR A WELL-PLANNED Trueman Mills, Roy Wineberg, Henry Caruso These three teachers may be con- sulted anytime for help in Mathematics. Mr. Mills, a graduate of Clarion State Teachers College, teaches General Math and holds order in his sophomore home- room. He really enjoys the sport cf bas- ketball. Mr. Weinberg, a newcomer to our faculty, was graduated from Grove City College with a Bachelor of Science degree. He teaches Senior Math and is general manager ofa sophomore home- room. Mr. Caruso, possessor of a well- known voice at Redbank, was graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Master of Letters. He directed the All- School Variety Show, and has cz senior homeroom under his supervision. Frank Palcggo, William Haidukiewicz, Robert Conrad Mr. Palaggo, a graduate of Clarion State Teachers College is well supplied with knowl- edge to make an efficient, competent baseball coach. This new father of a bouncing baby boy has a knack for making P.O.D. very interesting. Mr. Haidukiewicz is cheerful, firm, ambitious, and new. As a graduate of Clarion State Teach- ers College, he is very competent in instructing M'-1., our World Geography classes. Call on him for pictures for the Vallis and he is always there willing to help. Mr. Conrad is iust as cheerful as ever at the be- ginning of each new year. Our Mr. Happiness manages to hold our interest in World History by the force of low voice with loud clear tones. 12