Ridley Township High School - Archive Yearbook (Folsom, PA)

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PRINCIPALS- Ever-striving for Upon the shoulders of the principals is placed the grave responsibility of providing a sound high school education. It is they who have made Ridley Township High School the eflicient organization that it is. Mr. Norman B. L. Ferguson, principal, and Mr. Van S. Evangelou, assistant prin- cipal, compose a capable administrative team that is striving always to improve con- ditions for the benefit of students and faculty. Because the high school as an institution of learning has become increasingly impor- tant, the prineipalis job is not an easy one and many hours of work and effort are put forth lay these men. Satisfaction is gained, however, when they see fine citizens pass through the doors at graduation. ll n rx, 'mlm fm nr. 1. A ,H -,' Ki' myth. VR. A A 1 ' 1 . 1 1. 4 A . L 5 s 4 1 f :ans I L u 'L egixlul, :r-if Sf' Q . . - 4 ,,n.f ' ' 'l . 1 ' K . 9 , , S I a better school MR. VAN S. EVANCELOU M.S., Univ. of New Hampshire ASS'T PRINCIPAL MR. NORMAN B. L. FERGUSON M.A., Temple Univ. PRINCIPAL Assistant principal, Mr. Van Evangelou, checks a date on the office calendar with principal, Mr. Norman Ferguson.

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Township faculty members instill a desire for le1 NVith tl definite trend toward suhurhan living, Rid- X is ll 5 1 7 ley 'llOXY1lSlll17 has grown from il srnall school to one of the largest and lnost respected in this area. is I11 the Hrst year of organization tlllll reatdjustinent, thirty teachers took i11 l1a11d 11 st11de11t hody of 800 . ii W pupils lroin grades seven through twelve. To meet the needs of the fast growing school population, two 1' 1 s enlargements of the original edifice were inevitahle. Rapid fire growth necessitated the building of the new junior high in 1955 and tl continuous rise in the student enrollnicnt has created ll need for the 11ddi- tions now under construction at hoth junior and senior high. The faculty roster. growing with the students, at present hoasts tl staff of sixty teachers employed to handle the 000 students now housed in tl strictly senior high. Originally stressing tl general education with tl sound 11C1ltlt'l11lC hacltground, the trend in curriculuin has heen toward specialization. No drastic recent changes were essential at Ridley Township since the forcsight of adininistrators has inanaged to keep us well ahreast of the times inalcing changes gradually, 1 A U ' 1938-39 Faculty. Row 1: Mr. Ferguson, Miss de Crosse, Miss Chestnut, Miss C not hmlclulll' WL lldu bun fmtlmdtc- ln lmlmg 'l VVasser, Miss Hayes, Mrs. Stuart, Mr. Brewster. Mrs. Walton, Mr. Morgart, C Well flllalifivfl Stuff, lllmlvfll fllvilifies- ilml ildfiflllillo Miss Friel, Miss Good, Miss Coleman, Miss Ilanipton, Mrs. Culver, Mr. M equipinent which have insured and provided us with DiGuilio. Row 2: Mr. Gilbert, Mrs. Boardman, Mr. Bird, Miss Johnston, Mrs. a sound educational systcin. 1934 -- Students of the newly huilt school on the hilly' hrowse through the hooks offered hy the lihrary. 1954 - Mr. llugh Vlynne watches as T. Grant demonstrates the new incthod of applying arti- . . . . . 1952 --- . C ficial respiration on NV. Nellius. r llppy

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MISS MIRIAM CAMLIN MISS BENETTA SNIVELY si s Discussing preparation for college board examinations are Miss Ada Mac- Miss RUTH wAssEn Ma. PETER YACYK Donald and Richafd Haschak' GUIDANCE-Encouragement for greater heights Society today calls for many adjustments to its problems and complexities. These challenges highlight the work of the guidance department. Through personal interviews, underclassmen are assisted in selecting a program of study. The recommendations made are based on the in- dividual's academic accomplishments, his abili- ties, and his vocational aspirations. All students are guided in a well rounded course selection. College preparatory students are acquainted with the prerequisites of the particular school each has in mind. If a choice has not been made, suggestions are given for the one which will best meet his financial and vocational needs. Seeking suitable employment is one of the major problems facing a senior who has de- cided not to continue with formal education. A job placement bureau was established to assist all students in Hnding either full-time or part- time work. No problem is too insigniicant for the guid- ance counselor. Almost psychiatric in nature, the adviser is ready to help the maladjusted or the deeply perplexed. In situations of a more serious nature, the individual is referred to the school psychologist. MR. ANTHONY B.S. and M.S., Univ. of Penna MISS ADA MacDONALD B.S. and M.S., Univ. of Perma. With his future in mind, sophomore Wal- ter Boettger checks bulletins posted in guidance office concerning scholarships.